…Urged To Contest 2027 Delta Central Senatorial Seat
Dignitaries including the Delta State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Elder Omeni Sobotie; renowned businessman and former President of Urhobo Social Club, Lagos, Olorogun Simeon Ohwofa; and the members representing Ughelli North Constituency 1 & 11 at the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Spencer Ohwofa and Hon. Matthew Omonade on Tuesday paid separate surprise birthday visits to boardroom tactician and founding leader of the Delta APC, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor.
Also at Emerhor’s country home in Evwreni town to felicitate with him were former Delta Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Andrew Orugbo; Bomadi Council Chairman, Hon. Dagidi Rawlings Andaye; APC Chieftain, Elder Donatus Uba; Uvwie APC chieftain, Chief Eric Egere; Hon. Monday Oyeghe, Mudiaga Okorefe, Marcus Uba and others.
Emerhor, a renowned businessman and the first politician to contest an election on the APC platform in Nigeria, during the 2013 Delta Central senatorial by-election, months after the party’s formation, clocked 68 on Tuesday.
Emerhor Political Sons (EPS) also threw a surprise birthday party at the home of the celebrant to celebrate the 2015 governorship candidate of APC in Delta.
Taking turns to speak at their visits, the Delta State APC Chairman, Elder Sobotie, described Emerhor as a pride of the state for his achievements in the business community and his sacrifice in politics.
Sobotie prayed for good health and a long life for Olorogun Emerhor, noting that the Delta APC founding leader deserves to be celebrated by all.
Also speaking, the member representing Ughelli North Constituency 2, Hon. Omonade, praised Olorogun Emerhor for his commitment to the growth and development of APC in the state.
Omonade said, “Our daddy (Emerhor) is someone who has inspired hope, commitment, love, and unwavering commitment to service. I came here today not because I have nothing to do. We took it as a duty to come and celebrate with our leader. Individually and collectively, he has impacted our lives.
“I remember when I contested in 2023, he did something remarkable. People did not know he supported me with millions of naira, and I was shocked that people who were close to him were not even aware. That shows that he is someone who does good without announcing it. I am very grateful.
“I pray for a long life and prosperity. We pray that in 10 and 20 years from now we will still come here to celebrate him.”
In the same vein, the member representing Ughelli North Constituency 1, Mr Spencer Ohwofa, saluted the celebrant for his forthrightness and doggedness that resulted in the APC becoming the ruling party in the state.
Ohwofa commended Emerhor for his selfless service to APC and humanity, stressing that he deserves all the accolades for the successes the party has recorded in the state.
“The history of APC cannot be completely written without your name. You have been a father to all. Even when we go astray, you are always ready to receive us. It shows how kindhearted you are to us your children. You’re a good leader and father.
“Delta State is now an APC state. If not for people like you, it would have been a different story, but God used you, and He will continue to use you to ensure that the development you yearn for in Delta State comes to pass. The Renewed Hope for More Agenda is already manifesting in Delta State”, Ohwofa noted.
In his remark, Delta APC chieftain, Chief Okareme Maikpobi, called on Olorogun Emerhor to contest the Delta Central senatorial seat in the forthcoming 2027 election, noting that it is time to reward his selfless sacrifice to the party.
Other speakers at the birthday party, including various APC pressure groups, especially Emerhor Political Sons and Emerhor Political Women Vanguard, also reechoed the call for Emerhor to seek an elective position to give the state quality representation.
In his response, Olorogun Emerhor told his party chieftains of his desire to consider the request to contest the 2027 Delta Central Senate seat.
He commended his political family and APC leaders for the surprise birthday in his honour, pledging to continue the development of APC and Delta State.
Different political pressure groups, including Ukodo Nation Forum led by Olorogun Morrison Olori and others graced the surprise birthday bash.
