Ughelli North DTHA II: Oke Umurhohwo Emerges PDP Candidate For 2027 Delta Assembly Election

Youth development advocate, marketing executive and grassroots mobilier, Mr Oke Umurhohwo, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly election to represent Ughelli North Constituency II in the 2027 general elections.

Umurhohwo emerged during the PDP primary election held in Ughelli on Friday, in an exercise party leaders and members described as peaceful, transparent and largely driven by consensus and unity within the constituency.

His emergence followed the decision of other aspirants to step down and align with his candidacy in what stakeholders at the venue described as a strategic move to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking shortly after the exercise, Umurhohwo expressed appreciation to party leaders, excos, youths, women and supporters across the constituency for the confidence reposed in him.

He described his emergence not as a personal victory, but as a collective mandate built on unity, sacrifice and the desire for a new standard of representation in Ughelli North Constituency II.

“I am deeply grateful for the trust and support shown to me today. This is beyond politics for me. It is about service, accessibility, youth inclusion and building stronger connections between the people and government,” he said.

Speaking on recent political realignments in Delta State, Umurhohwo maintained that the PDP remains a strong political force in Ughelli North, insisting that the party’s structure, grassroots acceptance and longstanding relationship with the people remain intact.

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“PDP remains deeply rooted in Ughelli North. Many people may move around politically, but the connection between the PDP and the grassroots here is still very strong,” he stated.

He further assured party faithful that his campaign would focus on practical representation, youth opportunities, constituency engagement, education support, enterprise development and stronger advocacy for community needs across Ughelli North Constituency II.

Umurhohwo, who has spent over a decade working across the private sector, sports development and community initiatives, has continued to position himself as part of a new generation of leaders seeking more accountable and people-focused representation in Delta State politics.