A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sir Ominimini Christopher Emaye Obiuwevbi, has formally resigned his membership from the ruling party, citing unresolved factional disputes, alleged injustice, and lack of internal reconciliation within the party structure in the state.
In a resignation letter dated May 8, 2026, and addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Agbarha Ward in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Obiuwevbi expressed deep disappointment over what he described as the inability of the party’s national leadership to resolve lingering crises arising from ward and local government congresses in Delta State.
The former APC stalwart lamented that despite repeated assurances of reconciliation following the emergence of factional executives at ward and LGA levels, no concrete steps had been taken to unite aggrieved members ahead of critical party primaries.
According to him, “after many months of ward and Local Government Area congresses, which produced factional ward and LGA executives in Delta State, the National Working Committee has not been able to reconcile these differences and bring unity among party members.”
Obiuwevbi further accused some recently defected politicians of hijacking the party structure in Delta State, alleging that loyal members who worked for the success of the APC during the 2023 general elections had been sidelined and unfairly treated.
He stated that some individuals who allegedly mocked APC members during the elections had suddenly become influential figures within the party and were now responsible for decisions affecting longstanding members.
The politician also narrated his contributions to the APC during the 2023 elections, describing himself as a major grassroots mobilizer in Delta Central Senatorial District. He said he served as the APC Presidential and Governorship Campaign Coordinator in the district and played strategic roles in campaign coordination across the eight local government areas.
Obiuwevbi claimed he inaugurated campaign councils, coordinated membership drives, hosted party meetings, and opened his residence for political activities aimed at strengthening the party’s fortunes in Delta State.
He also disclosed that the party entrusted him with sensitive responsibilities during the elections, including serving as coalition agent for House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship, and Presidential elections.
According to him, his efforts continued beyond the polls, as he also participated actively in election petition tribunal matters where, he claimed, his testimonies contributed to victories recorded by APC candidates.
The former APC chieftain questioned the authenticity of the current party executives at the ward and local government levels, especially in the wake of ongoing disputes and the publication of alleged consensus candidates ahead of forthcoming party primaries.
He specifically raised concerns over whether there would be a free and fair primary election process in Delta State, stressing that the political atmosphere within the party had become increasingly uncertain.
Obiuwevbi, who described himself as a “well loved leader” within his constituency and among Urhobo political stakeholders, hinted at fears that his political future and that of his supporters could be jeopardized if the crisis persists.
Declaring his final decision, he wrote that he had received “divine advice” to resign from the APC with immediate effect.
“I hereby resign as a member from the All Progressives Congress, APC, with immediate effect because the destinies of thousands of my political associates and followers are tied to my political success and I cannot afford to throw them to the dust bin,” the letter stated.
Political observers believe the resignation may further expose cracks within the APC in Delta State ahead of future electoral contests, especially as internal party alignments and leadership struggles continue to shape the political landscape in the state.
As of the time of filing this report, the Delta State chapter of the APC had yet to issue an official response to Obiuwevbi’s resignation.
