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Tags: 2027 General Elections, APC, Delta State, Edewor Omonemu, Nigerian Politics, Olomu Ward II, Ricardo Oguma, Ughelli South
APC chieftain assures Ughelli South Constituency II hopeful of party leaders’ backing, cites ongoing door-to-door mobilisation ahead of 2027 elections.
A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Olomu Ward II, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Dr Edewor Omonemu, has pledged grassroots support for the party’s candidate for Ughelli South Constituency II, Hon. Dr Ricardo Oghenero Oguma, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Omonemu gave the assurance when he received Oguma at his residence in Ughelli, where the APC candidate visited to seek his prayers, blessings and support for his political ambition.
During the meeting, Oguma described Omonemu as a father figure and an influential leader in Olomu Ward II, stressing the importance of his guidance and support as the party prepares for the forthcoming elections.
“Daddy, I have come to receive prayers and support. You are like a father to me and our leader in Olomu Ward II. I cannot move without your blessing. I am fully in the race, and I need your prayers as we work to deliver APC 5/5 in Olomu Ward II and Ughelli South,” Oguma said.
Omonemu Assures Oguma of Support
Responding, Omonemu offered prayers for the APC candidate and pledged his support, expressing hope that Oguma would succeed in his political pursuit.
He prayed for God to grant the candidate wisdom and grace to serve effectively if elected, noting that good representation would be important to his political career and prospects for a second term.
“I have received you, my younger brother Ricardo, and I bless you. You have my prayers and full support. Go and win,” Omonemu declared.
The APC chieftain also expressed confidence in the party’s grassroots mobilisation efforts, saying leaders and supporters in Olomu Ward II had begun reaching out to voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to him, canvassers are visiting households and engaging residents across several polling units in the ward as part of efforts to mobilise support for the party’s candidates.
APC Targets 5/5 Victory in Olomu Ward II
Omonemu said the ward’s mobilisation strategy was aimed at securing support for APC candidates contesting at the presidential, governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and state House of Assembly levels.
“Olomu Ward II will deliver APC 5/5 — President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Senate, the House of Representatives and you, Ricardo, for Constituency II.
“We are already on the ground. Our canvassers are moving from door to door in Units 06, 07, 08, 17 and across Olomu. Victory is sure,” he said.
His remarks underscored the importance APC leaders in the ward attach to grassroots engagement and coordination as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Omonemu also commended fellow ward leaders, Chief John Ewenede (JP) and Chief Hon. Friday Ijomone (JP), for their contributions to strengthening the party’s structures in Olomu Ward II.
He described cooperation among party stakeholders as an important factor in the ongoing mobilisation efforts.
Party Stakeholders Attend Meeting
The meeting was attended by former councillors Hon. Engr. Wisdom Umolo, Hon. Awhotu Otidi and Hon. Ojiyovwi Targa.
Others present included the APC Local Government Area Woman Leader, Madam Vivian Edegware; former Youth Leader, Jefe Otidi; Civilian Dada; the Vice President of Ovwodokpokpor-Olomu; and other party stakeholders and members of the Ricardo Oguma campaign team.
The engagement forms part of ongoing grassroots political consultations and mobilisation by APC leaders and supporters in Olomu Ward II as they prepare for the 2027 general elections.
Omonemu’s pledge of support reflects the role of ward-level political structures, party leaders and voter outreach in the preparations for the forthcoming polls.
