According to report from PUNCH news. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged victorious in the Local Government election held across 500 wards in the 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State on Saturday. The election, which saw ten political parties participating, resulted in a clean sweep for the PDP, with the party winning all chairmanship and councillorship positions.
According to Dr. Raphael Agbaike, the Chief Electoral Officer and Chairman of Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, the PDP contested and won in 24 Local Government Areas in the July 13, 2024 election. Notably, the party's chairmanship candidate in Udu Local Government Area was returned unopposed, further solidifying the PDP's dominance in the state.
This landslide victory for the PDP demonstrates the party's strong foothold in Delta State and underscores the trust and confidence the electorate has in the party's leadership. The election's outcome also highlights the PDP's organizational strength and its ability to mobilize support across the state.
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission's efficient conduct of the election has been widely commended, with the exercise reported to be peaceful and transparent. The outcome of this election sets the stage for the PDP's continued governance of Delta State, with the party poised to build on its achievements and deliver further development and progress to the people of the state.