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Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe, a lecturer at Arden University in the United Kingdom, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Delta State, as the University DON promises to reposition Delta for Economic growth and development of elected as Delta State Governor come 2027.
Daily Independent learnt this from Delta ADC Guber Candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe, in a press statement personally signed by him, which was made available to Journalists in Asaba, Delta Capital, by Delta ADC State Publicity Secretary, Bishop Obi Obiajulu, today, being Sunday, May 24, 2026, as Unuafe promises economic diversification if elected as Delta State Governor.
Unuafe in the release had shared the outcome of his recent May 22 successful party screening exercise, his emergence as the consensus Delta ADC Guber Candidate for the forthcoming 2027 Polls in the State, and campaign blueprints to Deltans.
In the release, the 45-year-old University DON secured the Delta ADC party’s ticket on Friday at a primary election held in Asaba, the state capital. Unuafe was adopted as the consensus candidate after meeting all requirements set by the party.
Dr Emmanuel Unuafe, who, in the release quoted some of the commendations received, positive reactions of Delta ADC critical party stakeholders; Delta ADC Boss, Engr Austine Okorie, and the Chairman of the ADC Screening and Primary Election Committee in Delta State, Mr. Jerry Ojale, who declared him winner, had stated: “No other aspirant qualified apart from Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe after the screening process”.
“The party has its guidelines, and we have our party constitution. Many people indicated interest, but when we passed through the processes, we found out that Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe remains the only person qualified for the job as Delta ADC Governor Candidate.”
“To address the matter as regards speculations about factions within the party in the state, ADC has a single leadership structure in the Delta. Engr. Austin Okolie remains the recognized state chairman, as listed on the INEC portal, and the party operates from one secretariat in Asaba”.
“State Chairman Austin Okolie has described the peaceful conduct of the primary as the dawn of a new political era in Delta State. He expressed confidence that the party was set to present a credible alternative to voters in the 2027 elections”.
“In my acceptance speech, after my Emergence as Delta ADC Governorship Candidate for the 2027 general elections, I have restated my commitment to rescue and reposition Delta State for economic growth. Also, I pledged to build an administration focused on improving living standards and expanding opportunities beyond oil and gas”.
“My vision is to diversify Delta’s economy from oil and gas to agriculture. The new law exempts agro businesses from paying tax, which means farmers and agro investors will have more money to reinvest. That is the direction we must take”.
“I have plans to develop the blue economy in the state’s riverine areas and to revive moribund industries such as the Asaba Textile Mill and Delta Glass, which once gave the state pride”.
“My administration would prioritize rural investment, primary healthcare, and agro-export promotion to create jobs”.
“On governance, I promised to digitize government operations to block revenue leakages and improve efficiency”.
“When we digitize, we will tighten the leakages, have more money in our coffers to improve the welfare of our workers and the living standard of our people”.
“Drawing from my experience as a football referee in the UK, I would leverage foreign collaborations to boost sports development and talent discovery in the Delta.”
“In conclusion, I hereby restate my commitment to grassroots leadership. Under my administration, the child of a common man would have equal opportunity to aspire for leadership”.
