By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on stakeholders in the South-South geopolitical zone to deliver the highest number of votes for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
Akpabio made the appeal on Wednesday during the APC South-South Zonal Congress held in Asaba, Delta State. The event was attended by governors from the six states in the South-South region.
The Senate President expressed appreciation to Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for recognising the South-South, noting that it had been about 45 years since the region last produced a Senate President under Joseph Wayas.
He said the APC had treated the region fairly, adding that the people had reciprocated by embracing the party. Akpabio also highlighted the party’s growth in the zone, recalling that the APC had only one governor in the South-South in 2023 but now boasts all six.
Addressing party members, he said:
“Now that we are united and focused, the question is: what quantum of votes will the South-South deliver to the APC? We must aim to give the highest votes among the six geopolitical zones.”
He commended the zonal leadership of the party under Victor Giadom for its consistency and commitment, which he said contributed to the party’s expansion in the region.
Akpabio added that with the South-South now holding the position of Senate President, the region must not lag behind in political support for the APC, stressing that it must remain a strong pillar within the party.
In his remarks, the host governor, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, described the South-South as critical to Nigeria’s political landscape. He noted that the congress symbolised unity and readiness for future political contests.
“Today is not just another political gathering; it is a declaration that the APC in the South-South is united, organised, and ready for the future,” he said, urging members to strengthen party structures at all levels and maintain grassroots engagement.
The highlight of the congress was the election of a new zonal executive by consensus, with Giadom re-elected as South-South National Vice Chairman.
Other members of the executive include Dr Ita Udosen (Zonal Secretary), Barrister Safugha Newword (Legal Adviser), Dr Samuel Nwanosike (Publicity Secretary), Prince Koyoyo Uhrorho (Youth Leader), Hon.
Sodangwuo Omoni (Women Leader), Hon. Prince Edward Ajang (Organising Secretary), and Prince Ayo Peter Olowojoba (Leader, People Living with Disability).
L–R: Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State; Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State; Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State; Sim Fubara, Governor of Rivers State; and Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State, during the South-South Zonal Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Asaba, Delta State on March 25, 2026.
