The senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Sen. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has expressed appreciation to the leadership and people of Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State for their impressive mobilisation and massive turnout at the APC campaign rally held in Ogbe-Ijoh on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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Key Highlights
- Sen. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas paid an appreciation visit to Warri South-West LGA on Thursday, November 12.
- The visit followed the APC rally in Ogbe-Ijoh on November 10, attended by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
- The senator praised the turnout, including residents who are not APC members.
- Delta Assembly Speaker Emomotimi Guwor pledged Warri South-West’s support for APC candidates.
- Campaign coordinator Chief Favour Izoukumo estimated that about 65 percent of rally attendees were not APC members.
The Senator made this known during an appreciation visit to the local government on Thursday, November 12, following the successful rally attended by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Addressing the gathering, Sen. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas commended the people for exceeding expectations, particularly noting the participation of residents beyond the APC membership.
He described the turnout as a demonstration of Warri South-West’s political strength and a clear indication of growing acceptance of the party across the local government.
He also expressed confidence that the impressive reception has made a positive impression on the governor, while reaffirming his commitment to the people and assuring them that he would not disappoint those who entrust him with their mandate.
The senator urged party leaders, women, youths and stakeholders to sustain the momentum through grassroots engagement and mobilisation in support of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, himself, Rep. Ereyitomi Thomas, representing Warri Federal Constituency, Andrew Igban, representing Warri South-West State Constituency, and other APC candidates.
Speaker Guwor pledges Warri South-West’s support
Responding on behalf of the political leadership and people of the local government, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, assured the senator of Warri South-West’s unwavering commitment to the APC.
He observed that political stakeholders who previously belonged to different political platforms have now come together under the APC, expressing confidence that their unity would translate into a collective electoral victory.
He further assured that the local government would deliver strong support for President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, Rep. Ereyitomi Thomas, Andrew Igban and other party candidates.
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Campaign committee vows grassroots mobilisation
Chairman of the Warri South-West APC Campaign Committee, Omamofe Pira, reaffirmed the committee’s determination to work with party leaders and stakeholders to strengthen mobilisation across all wards and communities.
Similarly, the committee’s Coordinator, Chief Favour Izoukumo, pledged sustained grassroots mobilisation.
He estimated that approximately 65 percent of those who attended the Ogbe-Ijoh rally were not APC members, describing this as evidence of support extending beyond the party’s traditional membership.
Other stakeholders, including Chief Frank Omare, Tuoyo Omatsuli, Madam Beauty Warejuowei and former Warri South-West APC Woman Leader, Mrs. Cecilia, expressed appreciation for the senator’s visit and pledged to mobilise support from their respective wards and communities.
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