Chief Ayirimi Emami, leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Delta South Senatorial District, has declared that APC candidates will emerge victorious in the July 13 Delta State local government election if it is conducted in a free and fair manner.
Speaking in Warri, Delta State, Emami presented campaign materials to the party’s chairmanship candidates in Warri South, Warri North, and Warri South-West LGAs. He expressed confidence that all APC chairmanship candidates in these areas would win, stating, “If there is any election, our candidates are going to win. Therefore, we must all go out and campaign; if you don’t campaign, nobody will vote for you.”
Emami acknowledged the concerns of some supporters who fear that the government might manipulate the election results, but reassured them of the candidates’ potential success in a fair election. He urged the government to ensure a free and fair election, emphasizing the need for local government autonomy to prevent state government interference in local elections.
“It is instances like this that make us yearn for local government autonomy, to ensure local government elections are not controlled by the state government. If the states are advocating for state police and are also overseeing the state Independent Electoral Commission, they must ensure there is a free and fair election in all local governments in the state,” Emami stated.
The chairmanship candidates—Prince Francis Yonwuren (Warri South), Chief Samson Omamuli (Warri North), and Mr. Ebieto Collins (Warri South-West)—expressed their gratitude to Emami and assured party members and supporters that they would campaign vigorously in all areas, including creeks and riverine regions, to secure victory.
