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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has predicted a second-term victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, while also declaring that the Peoples Democratic Party will lose power in Delta State.
Keyamo made the remarks on Sunday in Ughelli, Delta State, at a reception welcoming Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru back to the All Progressives Congress.
Ogboru had previously left the party for the All Progressives Grand Alliance, where he contested as the 2023 governorship candidate.
Ogboru with APC Delta Chairman, Chief Omeni Sobotie, at the event on Sunday
Keyamo described Ogboru as “a great leader with massive grassroots support.”
He also commended what he tagged Ogboru’s “organic leadership,” stressing that “he (Ogboru) has been able to sustain his sprawling political base for ages, even without Federal power.”
Keyamo said, “PDP will fall in Delta in the next political dispensation.
“The President has won 2027 already.
“Here in Delta State, we lost 2023 simply because many stakeholders left APC in anger.
“But presently, we look forward to the future with much more certainty because the Olorogun Otega Emerhor-led reconciliation committee, together with the college of leaders, have worked very well in restoring unity to the Delta APC.”
Keyamo urged APC stakeholders in Delta State to further support the party college of leaders in the efforts to further guarantee more progress in the party.
The minister said, “APC belongs to all of us. It is not a one-man party. No sole leadership in the Delta APC.
“We have collective leadership. And we have already got the Presidential mandate to further reconcile the party in Delta.”
Ogboru, while expressing delight to the APC leaders and members in Delta State for welcoming home back into the fold, described the occasion as a wonderful event.
“Today is a wonderful day,” Ogboru stated.
He added, “Thank you all for welcoming me back into the house.
“My special thanks for to the Minister, Olorogun Keyamo, who has led the college of leaders very well.
“I only want to say that this house was built by us all. We are now building the house even much more stronger, bigger and better. When we are united, divine blessings will come.
“APC will take over Delta to change the lives of the people for better. After all, a better life and good fortunes are the hallmarks of democracy. Thank you, Mr. President. On your mandate, we stand.”
The event was attended by key APC figures, including Delta APC Chairman, Chief Omeni Sobotie; Olorogun Otega Emerhor; Hon. Francis Waive (representing Ughelli North, South, and Udu Federal Constituency); former APC Women Leader, Hon. Stella Okotete; and representatives of Senator Ede Dafinone, former Governor James Ibori, and Elder Godsday Orubebe.
