Delta APC Debunks National Publicity Secretary Barr. Felix Morka’s claim on Party Leadership

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State wishes to categorically refute the recent claims by the National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka, regarding the leadership of our great Party in the State. Barr. Morka’s unilateral statement that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is the leader of the APC in Delta State is not only false and insensitive to the collective efforts of Party stakeholders working tirelessly to grow the Party, but it is also entirely unfounded and does not reflect the official position of the Party in Delta State.

For the avoidance of doubt, the National Publicity Secretary does not possess any authority to unilaterally declare any individual as the leader of the APC in Delta State, and his comments are at best personal ramblings. It is imperative to clarify that the position of State Party leader is neither stipulated in the APC constitution nor subject to appointment by any individual, including the National Publicity Secretary. At the moment, Delta APC has not officially recognized Senator Omo-Agege as the leader of the Party in the State.

Barr. Felix Morka's statement reflects a lack of understanding of the political realities in Delta APC and the genuine desire of Party members to foster unity and progress. His attempt to impose a leader on the Party, in disregard of the roles and contributions of other critical stakeholders who have worked diligently to advance the Party’s fortunes in the State, is, to say the least, lamentable.

The Delta State APC remains committed to building a formidable, inclusive, and progressive political platform. We will not allow such divisive and whimsical declarations to derail our collective efforts. We call on all Party members to disregard the misleading claim and remain focused on strengthening our Party ahead of future political engagements.

While we acknowledge the contributions of all stakeholders, including Senator Omo-Agege, the leadership of Delta APC remains a collective responsibility, guided by due process and internal democracy. We urge all members of the Party and the general public not to be hoodwinked by the arbitrary assertion made by Barr. Morka, as it is self-serving and does not represent the official position of the APC in Delta State.

It is regrettable that lately the National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Morka, has chosen to make such arrogant and condescending pronouncements, which are not only misleading but also insensitive to the structures and principles that govern our Party. The APC in Delta State operates under a democratic framework, where leadership is a collective and collaborative process, not the arbitrary declaration of any national officer.

Barr. Morka’s comments are not only inappropriate but also capable of causing unnecessary tension and division within our Party. At a time when unity is paramount, we strongly advise him against making inflammatory statements that could destabilize the Party and distract us from our collective goal of strengthening the APC in Delta State.

We urge all members of our great Party to disregard this unauthorized declaration and remain focused on building a stronger and more inclusive APC in Delta State. Furthermore, we also call on the national leadership of our Party to restrain Barr. Felix Morka from making such unbridled disruptive statements, which do not reflect the will of Delta APC, and to ensure that they are avoided in the future in order not to throw the Party into unwanted chaos.

Delta APC remains committed to working in harmony with all stakeholders and the national leadership of our great Party to ensure that our collective interests are safeguarded.

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Signed:  
Valentine Onojeghuo Esq  
State Publicity Secretary  
APC Delta State  
6th March, 2025