Ojeta Community Backs Ibani, APC Candidates

Ojeta Community in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, has thrown its weight behind Hon. Felix Ejovwoke Erhimedafe, popularly known as Ibani, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Abraka State Constituency, as party leaders and community stakeholders intensified mobilisation ahead of the forthcoming elections.

The community received Erhimedafe and his entourage at Ojeta Primary School, Abraka, in a gathering attended by political leaders, chiefs, APC stakeholders, party faithful and supporters, who used the occasion to reaffirm their commitment to the party’s candidates.

The reception provided a platform for political engagement, grassroots mobilisation and calls for unity among party members as the APC seeks to consolidate its support across Abraka, Ethiope East and beyond.

Speaking at the event, Engr. Blessing Enamuotor welcomed Erhimedafe and his entourage, expressing appreciation for their visit and describing the gathering as a demonstration of the cordial relationship between the candidate and Ojeta Community.

Enamuotor said the warm reception reflected the community’s willingness to engage with the candidate and support APC candidates in the forthcoming elections. He also emphasised the need for unity, collective participation and sustained communication between political representatives and the grassroots.

Similarly, the Director-General of the Hon. Felix Ejovwoke Erhimedafe Campaign Team, Hon. Chief Igho Erhabor, expressed gratitude to Ojeta leaders and residents for the reception, commending their hospitality and commitment to political engagement.

Erhabor described the gathering as an opportunity to strengthen relationships between the campaign organisation, community leaders and party supporters while encouraging continued cooperation ahead of the polls.

APC Leaders Intensify Grassroots Mobilisation

In his address, the Ethiope East APC Chairman, Hon. Chief Midwest Iboyitete, JP, called on party members to intensify grassroots mobilisation by reaching eligible voters who were absent from the gathering.

He urged APC supporters to mobilise votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Suenu Ibori, Rt. Hon. Olorogun Barr. Arthur Akpowowo and Hon. Felix Ejovwoke Erhimedafe.

Iboyitete stressed that sustained voter engagement and unity among party members would be critical to strengthening the APC’s electoral prospects.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Augustine Ogedegbe, JP, expressed delight at the turnout and the support demonstrated by members of Ojeta Community.

Ogedegbe encouraged party faithful to remain united and committed to the party’s political objectives, expressing confidence in the APC’s chances in the forthcoming elections.

“We are voting APC, and APC is the winning party,” he declared.

Prominent Leaders Attend Reception

The event attracted several political leaders, traditional stakeholders and prominent community figures, including Hon. Chief Julius Eguvwebere, Ohwotemu of Agbon Kingdom; Hon. Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu and his wife; Chief Suru Salami; Chief Perry Enatufe Fejiro; Mr. Julius Omajuwa; Hon. Chief Dickson Erhenede; Chief Izu Monday; Hon. Chief Mrs. Fome Ethe, Chairman of the Delta State Waste Management Board; Chief Dr. Kingsley Okpako; Chief Kelly Okagbare; Ambassador Chief Jessa Harrison; Chief Comrade Philip Imene Okuslala; Chief Mine Erhabor; and Hon. Joshua Atigogo.

Other dignitaries, community leaders, party members and supporters were also present.

The gathering highlighted the importance of grassroots engagement in the build-up to the forthcoming elections, with APC leaders using the occasion to rally supporters, strengthen party unity and encourage wider participation in the electoral process.

For Erhimedafe and his campaign team, the reception offered another opportunity to engage community stakeholders and reinforce the campaign’s presence in Ojeta as political activities continue to gather momentum in Abraka and the wider Ethiope East political landscape.