The lawmaker representing Warri South Constituency 2 in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. (Chief) Benson Obire, has officially declared his intention to seek a second term in office, pledging to consolidate on his achievements and deliver greater dividends to his constituents.
Obire made the declaration on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the residence of the Chairman of the Warri Urhobo APC Leadership Council, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, during a strategic meeting with party leaders and key stakeholders in the constituency.
The gathering attracted a large turnout of APC members, loyalists, supporters, and community stakeholders from across all political wards in the constituency. Delegations from Ogunu/Okurode Ward and Bowen Ward were also present, signalling cross-ward solidarity for the lawmaker.
Speaking at the event, Obire presented a summary of his first-term scorecard, highlighting what he described as people-oriented representation and grassroots impact.
He noted that his interventions in the education sector included the distribution of free books and school bags to pupils in public primary schools such as Agbassa Primary School, Caveginia Primary School, Olodi Primary School, Ighogbadu Primary School, Edjeba Primary School, and Ikengbuwa Primary School, among others.
The lawmaker disclosed that additional projects were underway, including the provision of desks and benches for schools, while renovation of public primary and secondary schools would soon commence under newly approved constituency projects.
“I am committed to surpassing my current achievements. A second tenure will usher in unprecedented dividends for our people,” Obire stated.
He also commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as transformative governance across the state’s 25 local government areas.
Obire noted that Warri South Constituency 2 had benefitted significantly from ongoing infrastructure projects, including major road works executed by Julius Berger in Warri and Effurun, which he described as unprecedented in the state.
The lawmaker called on constituents to sustain support for Governor Oborevwori, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and all APC candidates in the forthcoming general elections.
He expressed confidence that ongoing socio-economic reforms at the federal and state levels would continue to yield positive outcomes for Nigerians and Deltans in particular.
Obire also emphasised the need for unity within the party, urging members to mobilise effectively ahead of the 2027 elections, which he said the APC was well-positioned to win decisively.
In his remarks, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba commended the unity among party faithful and described Obire as a committed representative who has remained connected to his people.
Olorogun Okumagba further urged all Party members to engage in massive voter sensitization and do well to mobilize same to vote enmasse for all APC candidates at all levels as a way of paying back our indefatigable working Governor, His Excellency Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, who has brought unprecedented development and distinctive governance to Delta State.
Other Leaders and critical stakeholders who spoke stated that whether by consensus or direct primaries, Hon. Chief Benson Obire will be supported to return for a second Term to represent Warri South Constituency 2 in the Delta State House of Assembly.
The ceremony which had in attendance prominent figures in the Leadership Council of APC Warri Urhobos, including; Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, a former Commissioner for Finance, Delta State, and Chairman of The Leadership Council; Chief Vincent Okudolor, Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State, and Secretary of the Leadership Council; Chief Westham Adehor, Coordinator for Agbarha in the Leadership Council; Chief Victor Okumagba, Coordinator for Okere-Urhobo in the Leadership Council; Chief Peter Agiri, former Chairman, Warri South Local Government Council; Hon. Charlie Eshareghara, former Vice Chairman Warri South Local Government Council; Hon. Mark Ikpuri, former SSA to the Governor James Ibori: Chief Femi Okumagba, SSA to the Governor of Delta State; Chief (Mrs.) Ann Gajiyovwi, Vice Chairman, APC Warri South LGA and Chief Isaac Emifoniye, SA to the Governor of Delta State .
Others were Stevenson Obioru, SSA to the Governor of Delta State; Mrs. Ann Iniovosa, former Vice Chairman, Warri South Local Government Council; Barr. Emuobo Bazunu, one of the prominent leaders in Okumagba 2, Ward 12; Festus Ukeje (a k.a June 12), SA to the Governor of Delta State; Chief Josephine, Board Member SUBEB and Mr. Dafe Ukwuware, Secretary APC Warri South LGA.
Also present were prominent chiefs of Okere-Urhobo and Agbarha-Warri Kingdoms, amongst many others including Ward Chairmen and leaders from across the various wards in the Constituency; it is worthy of mention that two wards from Constituency 1, namely Ogunu/Okurode Ward 3 and Bowen ward 6 also sent representatives in solidarity with Hon. Chief Benson Obire.
