The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a proposal by House of Representatives member Francis Waive to adopt Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as its candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. Waive recently urged the party to make Oborevwori its sole candidate for the race. However, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, the APC distanced itself from his remarks, clarifying that they were his personal opinion and did not represent the party’s position. The party reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and competitive selection process, ensuring that its 2027 candidate reflects the people's aspirations for genuine change. “We wish to state unequivocally that Waive’s position is purely his personal opinion and does not reflect the stance of Delta APC, its leadership, or the generality of its members,” the statement read. The party criticized Governor Oborevwori’s administration, describing it as a “monumental disappointment” and accusing it of financial recklessness and a lack of developmental progress. “Despite receiving over ₦2 trillion in federal allocations, the Oborevwori administration has failed to deliver any meaningful infrastructural, economic or social advancements for the people of Delta State” Reaffirming its commitment to unseating the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the APC emphasized that it has “an array of eminently qualified and capable individuals who will offer Deltans a viable and credible alternative in 2027. The Delta APC urged its members and the general public to disregard Waive’s statement, maintaining its determination to “rescue Delta State from the shackles of misrule and the failures of the PDP-led administration.” it stated.