Delta APC crisis: SEC demands sack of state chairman

The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Delta All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter has demanded the removal of the party state chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie.

A petition dated 19th March 2025, signed by 81 members of the Delta State SEC and addressed to National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, accused Sobotie of alleged anti-party activities.

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The SEC accused the Delta APC chairman of unholy fraternity with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). They also condemned the state chairman’s call for the removal of the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

The SEC further maintained that Sobotie has consistently demonstrated an inability to fulfil the functions of his office.

The petition read in part: “We would also like to bring to the attention of the NWC that Sobotie’s leadership as state chairman has been an unmitigated disaster. He has consistently demonstrated an inability to fulfil the functions of his office.

“He has been absent without explanation for prolonged periods, creating a leadership vacuum that has allowed impostors and unauthorised elements to undermine the party’s institutional integrity and effective functioning.

“Since he was appointed chairman, Sobotie has failed to convene any meetings of the SEC and has neglected to hold regular meetings of the SWC. He has continued to operate in a dictatorial manner, unilaterally usurping the authority of the SEC and SWC without restraint.

“He has also perfected the use of proxies in a clear abdication of responsibility and betrayal of trust.”

The SEC further accused the chairman of cultivating a close relationship with the Delta State government, controlled by the PDP. This dubious association, the committee alleged, has severely compromised the party’s integrity, exposing it to political manipulation and sabotage.

Calling for the immediate removal of the chairman, the SEC stated that any further delay would inflict irreparable damage that may “be beyond repair if nothing is done to rein in Sobotie’s nefarious activities and damaging inactions.”

“We have completely lost confidence in Sobotie’s leadership as state chairman, as he continues to act with impunity in blatant disregard for the party’s constitution. We strongly urge the National Working Committee (NWC) to take immediate disciplinary action by suspending Sobotie from his position as state chairman.

“This decisive measure is crucial to prevent further damage to the party’s reputation and integrity.”

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