Abeke Monitors Successful APC Ward Congress Across Sapele.

The Executive Chairman, Sapele  Local Government Council, Chief Hon Bright Afure Abeke on Wednesday, 18th February 2026, monitors the  All Progressives Congress - APC Ward Congress held in the  11 Federal wards in Sapele local government Area. 

The Congress, which witnessed the presence of party leaders, stakeholders, and members across the ward, was conducted in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere. 

APC Stalwarts in Sapele were seen in their respective wards at the grassroot during the congress, among whom were Sen. Ede Dafinone, Senator representing Delta Central, Hon. Austin Ayemidejor, Special adviser to the Delta State Governor on Aviation and Transport,  Hon. Eugene Inoaghan, immediate Past Chairman Sapele local government Area,  Hon. Ejiro Jamani, Commissioner for Environment,  Hon.Benson Okorodudu, and others.

Outcome of the congress saw Hon. Rex Ogbakpa  as Chairman ward 2,  

Mr. Ekene as  Chairman Ward 3, 

Mr. Amadi Onoriode emerged as

Chairman Ward 4, 

Hon. Ovo Abeke emerged as ward 7 Chairman, 

Mr Otuku Derick as Chairman Ward 9, amongst other wards Chairmen, with their respective Executive members.

Chief Abeke  commended party members for their maturity, unity, and peaceful disposition throughout the Congress across the local government area. He described the successful conduct of the exercise as a demonstration of the strength, unity, and internal democracy within the APC family in Sapele LGA,

Pointing out that the peaceful atmosphere recorded during the Congress further affirms that the APC in Sapele LGA remains one united and indivisible family, committed to progress and development.

Abeke urged the newly elected ward executives to carry all members along in the spirit of inclusiveness and teamwork, emphasizing that collective effort remains key to the continued growth and success of the party in the local government area.

Others that monitored the excise were,  Mr. Ovoke Omagbemi, representative of the Delta State APC Chairman, INEC representatives, State APC representative , security agencies amongst others.

Ighowhemu Sets To Train Youths On Fashion Design,Hair Styling Skills To Mark Birthday Of Esiso

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As part of the activities to mark the birthday celebration of Olorogun Barr. Kingsley Esiso, PhD, Special Assistant to His Excellency Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State, on Youth Mobilization, Hon. Ighowhemu Oghenerukevwe has rolled out plans to empower youth through skill acquisition training programs.

Ighowhemu during an interview session with newsmen said that the training program is focused on fashion & design as well as hair styling.

"Wednesday, February 4th is the birthday of my Political leader & daddy, Olorogun Barr. Kingsley Esiso PhD and to celebrate his birthday, I want to train youths who are interested in learning fashion & design or hair styling.

Interested individuals who have passion to learn a skill with commitment, dedication, and devotion that will empower them in future can reach me on my WhatsApp number.

"The program is tagged, one youth, one skill" and I feel very honoured to be of great assistance to my fellow youth.

Abeke Inaugurated As Sapele Coordinator (OSU) Political Forum

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Okakuro Bright Afure Abeke has been officially inaugurated as Coordinator of OSU Political Forum on Sunday, February 1st, 2026.

The event was held at the Sapele local government Secretariat and has in attendance APC political big wigs among whom are Senator Ede Dafinone, Senator representing Delta Central Senatoral district, Olorugun Kingsley Esiso, APC patron, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, Hon. Perkins Umukoro, Chief Whip, Delta State House of Assembly,  Mr. Ejiro Jamani, Commissioner for Environment, Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, National Coordinator of OSU Federal Constituency, Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Hon Isaiah Onoriode Esiovwa, Chief Mrs Rose Ezewu, Chief James Augoye, Chief Cyril Ogodo and others. 

Accepting the position of the Coordinator of OSU, Sapele Chapter, Hon. Bright Abeke thanked the gathering for the confidence they have on him for the position and promised that Sapele will not disappoint Governor Sheriff Oborewori, nor President Tinubu , APC and the OSU federal constituency come 2027 election.

Abeke rounded up his acceptance speech by adding that with the support of all present and residents of Sapele local government area, APC will   move on and conquer.

The Inauguration ceremony was done by the National Coordinator of the OSU Political Forum, Hon.Solomon Ighrakpata.

Abeke Became Coordinator Of Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie Local Government Area(OSU) Political Forum Sapele Chapter

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Okakuro Bright Afure Abeke was today made the Coordinator of OSU Sapele Chapter at the official inauguration of Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie, (OSU )Political forum. 

The event was held at the Sapele local government Secretariat and has in attendance were APC political big wigs among whom are Senator Ede Dafinone, Senator representing Delta Central Senatoral district, Olorugun Kingsley Esiso, APC patron, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, Hon. Perkins Umukoro, Chief Whip, Delta State House of Assembly,  Mr. Ejiro Jamani, Commissioner for Environment, Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, National Coordinator of OSU Federal Constituency, Mr. Austin Ayemidejor and others. 

Accepting the position of the Coordinator of OSU, Sapele Chapter, Hon. Bright Abeke thanked the gathering for the confidence they have on him for the position and promised that Sapele will not disappoint Governor Sheriff Oborewori, nor President Tinubu , APC and the OSU federal constituency come 2027 election.

Abeke rounded up his acceptance speech by adding that with the support of all present and residents of Sapele local government area, APC will   move on and conquer.

The Orodje Of Okpe Kingdom Lays Foundation For A Sub Palace In Sapele

The Orodje Okpe Kingdom, HRH ORHUE 1 CFR, MNI, Major Gen. Felix Mujakperue(rtd),  in a groundbreaking ceremony, laid the Foundation for a Sub Palace in Sapele. 

The Occasion Witness the gathering of Okpe Chiefs from all districts in the Okpe Kingdom, Sons and Daughters of Okpe Kingdom as well as Sapele residents.

The Occassion was a pointer to the fact that Sapele is Part of Okpe Kingdom under One King, the Orodje of Okpe.

Speaking with the press, Chief Godwin Atose, a one time Chairman, Sapele local government Area said the Foundation laying Ceremony for a befitting Sub Palace for the Orodje in Sapele had been a priority project of the present Orodje as his predecessor,  HRH Usezi 1 and Osezi 11,  Orhorho 1 used the buildings in the present vicinity as a Sub Palace to reach out to people in Sapele and had equally welcomed government Officials their  days. 

The present Orodje, HRH Felix Mujakperuo had envisaged a more befitting building as a Sub Palace and that is what is being actualize today.

Sapele is one of the 13 districts that made up the Okpe kingdom and the Kingdom encompasses Two local government --- Sapele and Okpe Local government Areas. 

Okakuro Anthony Aghogho Owumi added that Sapele is an Okpe land with a Palace at Orerokpe and a Sub Palace in Sapele. 

Chief Owumi said there is no discussion on Land in Sapele for Sapele is an Okpe land with One King, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom. 

A kingdom that covers Sapele and Okpe Local government area of Delta State. 

The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom stressed that the Foundation laying Ceremony is not about a new Palace but the foundation laying of a befitting edifice as a Sub Palace in Sapele.

The Orodje pointed out that the buildings in the vicinity had been used by Orodjes before him as far back as the Colonial Era as a Sub Palace, tracing the used back to 3 Orodjes before him, and when he ascended the throne, he felt the building is not befitting enough and need to be worked on hence this Occasion for a  befitting Structure, so it should be noted that the occasion is not the Foundation laying    ceremony of a New Sub Palace, but that of a befitting Sub Palace.

The Orodje of Okpe, HRH Majakperue 1 added that the building is a symbol of Authority that Sapele land belongs to the Okpe people of Delta State.

Highlight of the Occasion was the Foundation laying,  performed by the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRH Major General Felix Majakperue, (rtd) Orhue 1, ably assisted by Bishop Goddey Iboyi, General Overseer Promise Kingdom Assembly( a.k.a Overflow).

FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH: Forum For African Women Education (FAWE) In Collaboration With Others Brings Medical Facilities To Oton

Forum For African Women Educationist (FAWE) and others brought free medical needs to residents of Oton in Sapele local government area on Saturday 25 October 2025.

The event that was hosted by Sapele Baptist Association, together with other partners such as Ministry of Health,  Family planning and Reproductive Services, Asaba, United Women Coordination Mechanism, Kings and Queen Helping Hands and Foundation, Sapele, FAWE and others.

Dr. Nyerovwo, Chairman Medical Fellowship, Sapele Baptist Association, in a media chat at the event said the outreach is essential to reach out to Sapele residents  of Oton in Sapele ( A Rural part) that are not able to afford medical needs and in the long run help to save lives.

Equipment such as Chest X- ray machine was made available, there was HIV/ AIDs Awareness lectures as well as HIV/AID screening, Lectures on reproductive health and others.

A lot of residents gathered at the venue of the outreach to benefit from the medical services.

Pastor Nicholas started the day with a devotion while the opening prayer was said by Rev. Princewill, the moderator of Sapele Baptist Association.

A lecture on reproductive health care was given by Mrs. Catherine Ologhejobi, Reproductive Health Supervisor, Sapele local government Council.

She emphasized the need for adequate spacing in Child birth and the necessity of having only the number of Children we can comfortably take care of, so that our offspring will become a blessing to society and not a problem.

About 500 persons were attended to during the outreach among which was Hon. Mrs. Etebefia Dora Aweto, Vice Chairman, Sapele Local Government area.

Mrs. Claria Ejenobo, one of the recipient of the outreach, expressed her thanks for the outreach.

She said herself and others in Oton community has need for medical services but due to lack of fund, they could not go to the hospital or health centers for medical attention, rather, they resort to herbal medication, but with today's outreach, she was able to do all the medical test she needed and was also attended to.

Mrs. Ochuko Edesiri said   she gained a lot from the lectures especially that of reproductive health care, that before now, she never thought of Child spacing in Child birth coupled with the idea of giving birth to the number of children that she could take care of.

Ochuko said her idea of child bearing was giving birth to a large number of children irrespective of whether she is able to Carter for them, for she believes God will take care of the children, that is why some children her named " Oghenevwiere".

She added the lecture has help to change her orientation in this direction.

Others interviewed had similar Testimony on the Medical outreach.

Environmental Sanitation : ABEKE Hails Massive Support Of Residents On Exercise

The executive Chairman Sapele Local Government area Okakuro Bright Afure Abeke has hailed residents of Sapele local government area for their massive support in environmental Sanitation exercise every last Saturday of the Month.

Abeke stated this today, 25 October as he monitors the environmental Sanitation exercise in Sapele.

He expressed satisfaction at the compliance of residents to the exercise coupled with the restriction on vehicular movement within the hours of 7.00am to 10.00am.

As our correspondent went round town, it was observed that there was total compliance to the sanitation exercise declared by the local government Chairman in collaboration with the directive from the Delta State government.

There were check points at strategic areas of the town to enforce restriction on vehicular movement, there was also mobile Courts at Olympia roundabout and at Amukpe that tried few defaulters caught.

Some residents interviewed were full of praise for the diligence of the local government Chairman in ensuring that Sapele remain clean at all time.

Ogaga Osioma, a resident interviewed said he is not surprise at the Awards that keeps coming to the local government Chairman, because all can see that he is good at his work.

Ogaga said the recent Merit Glamour award for Exemplary leadership (LOGMA)that was given to Hon. Bright Afure Abeke is well deserved.

Osioma  added that the name of the Chairman has become synonymous with integrity, excellence and service and his inclusive leadership style have created new opportunities for the younger generation, thereby nurturing future leaders.

Success Omamie, another resident interviewed said Hon. Abeke has so far achieved unprecedented growth in Sapele that are visible to all, from rural development to social welfare programs that directly touched lives.

Success also extols his continued collaborative approach with the state and Federal bodies as well as private partners, and this approach has continue to attract positive attention and investment to the local government.

Success urge Hon. Abeke to continue the good work he is doing in Sapele local government area especially in keeping with the task of keeping Sapele clean and healthy and leave a " Foot print" behind, of a leader and his people striving together for a better tomorrow.