APC Warri South LGA Congress Produces Richard Pessu as Chairman *** Agbateyiniro, Abido, Agiri, Owumi, Hope George, Others Pledge Victory for Tinubu, Oborevwori in 2027
By Wilson Macaulay The Warri South Local Government Area chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Hon. Richard Pessu as its new Chairman following a peaceful and well-attended congress held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Atuwatse Secondary School, along Esisi Road, Warri. The congress, which attracted party leaders, stakeholders and members from across the local government area, produced the new executive through a consensus arrangement, with participants emphasizing unity, inclusiveness and grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections. Several party chieftains, including the Executive Chairman of Warri South LGA, Hon. Isaac Weyinmi Agbateyiniro; Prof. Israel Abido; Hon. Dr. Augustine Oroye, member of the Delta State House of Assembly; Hon. Amb. Dr. Tony Agbolayah, Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Development; Hon. Chief Peter Agiri, former Chairman of Warri South LGA; Chief Mrs. Oliva Agbajoh; and Hon. Hope George, pledged ...