Delta APC to hold state congress in Asaba, Monday

The Delta State congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is scheduled to hold tomorrow (Tuesday) in Asaba.

A statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., said the congress is being convened in accordance with the party’s constitution and the guidelines for conducting nationwide congresses as approved by the National Working Committee.

According to the statement, the State Working Committee of the APC in Delta State, under the chairmanship of Elder Omeni Sobotie, will oversee the participation of statutory delegates, critical stakeholders, and party leaders from across the state.

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The party listed special invitees and delegates to the congress, including the Governor and Deputy Governor, members of the National Advisory Council from the state, the State Chairman and members of the State Executive Committee, as well as all serving and former members of the National Assembly.

Also expected at the congress are members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), serving and former members of the Delta State House of Assembly, elected council chairmen and their deputies, and all elected councillors across the state.

The statement further noted that party chairmen, secretaries, and members of Local Government Area Executive Committees are to attend, alongside five delegates per ward, including two women members of the Zonal Executive Committee, and ward executives comprising the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Woman Leader, Youth Leader, and Special Leader from the 270 wards in the state.