Reported By Efecha Gold
Chief Great Ogboru
Chief Great Ogboru, a former governorship candidate of the Alliance of Democracy (AD), the Democratic Peoples’ Party (DPP) and the Labour Party, (LP) in the 2003, 2007 and 2015 respectively, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in Delta State, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chief Ogboru emerged at the conclusion of the Party’s primary elections for State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate and governorship positions, across the state on Monday, May 25, 2026, which took place at the ADC State Secretariat in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
Announcing the final result, Chairman of the ADC Primary Election Committee for Delta State, Patrick Williams disclosed that Ogboru polled 38,151 votes to defeat his only challenger, Dr Emmanuel Unuafe, who secured 1,182 votes.
“Having scored the highest number of valid votes cast in the primary election, Chief Great Ogboru is hereby declared the winner of the ADC governorship primary election,” he said.
According to him, only two aspirants contested the governorship ticket, Chief Great Ogboru and Dr Emmanuel Unuafe, adding that the party ensured all aspirants were given equal opportunities to participate in the primaries in line with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelin commended party members, delegates and aspirants for what he described as a peaceful and orderly process.
Williams who noted that the conduct of the exercise reflected the party’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency and fairness, added that the successful completion of the primaries showed that the ADC remained united and prepared for the 2027 elections in Delta state.
The committee chairman further urged all aspirants and party supporters to close ranks and work together for the progress of the party ahead of the governorship poll.
According to him, political contests should not divide members, stressing that the collective interest of the party remained more important than individual ambitions.
He also appreciated members of the election committee, security agencies, delegates and party faithful for contributing to the peaceful conduct of the primaries.
Following the announcement of the result, supporters of Ogboru erupted in celebration at the party secretariat, expressing optimism that the ADC would emerge as a strong force in the 2027 governorship election in the state.
His emergence comes as political parties intensify preparations and conclude primary elections ahead of the 2027 polls in the state