The Integrity Group, a coalition of supporters, has endorsed Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group's Director-General, Dr. Oke Idawene, led a delegation to Elumelu, announcing their support and urging coordinators to intensify grassroots mobilisation. The group aims to deliver a "five-over-five" victory for the APC in Delta State. Elumelu was also decorated as a patron of the group.
The Integrity Group's endorsement of Elumelu is part of its broader objective to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections. Dr. Idawene described Elumelu as a politician who has empowered people across Delta State. The group has a grassroots structure, including unit mobilisers and ward coordinators, which will work with the APC structure at all levels to mobilise support for the party's candidates.
The Delta State Chairman of the Integrity Group, Bulum Martins Nwachukwu, assured Elumelu of the organisation's support. He highlighted the group's grassroots structure and its commitment to working with the APC to deliver victory in the 2027 elections. Nwachukwu's assurance was part of a courtesy visit to Elumelu, which included state directors, members, and coordinators from the four local government areas of the constituency.
In response to the endorsement, Elumelu urged the Integrity Group to remain humble and empathetic in dealing with the people. He called for sustained grassroots engagement and commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration, describing the governor as a "promise keeper". Elumelu also appealed to the group to support the APC's candidates and urged political leaders and public office holders to remain humble in power.
The highlight of the visit was the formal investiture of Elumelu as patron of the Integrity Group. The investiture ceremony marked a significant moment in the group's efforts to mobilise support for Elumelu and the APC. Elumelu's acceptance of the patronage role underscores his commitment to working with the group to achieve their objectives.
The Integrity Group's support for Elumelu is seen as a significant boost to his campaign. The group's grassroots structure and mobilisation efforts are expected to contribute to a strong showing for the APC in the 2027 elections. Elumelu's endorsement by the Integrity Group reflects his reputation as a politician who has made a positive impact on the people of Delta State.
The endorsement ceremony took place on September 23, 2026, as reported by Goddy Umukoro. The Integrity Group's declaration of support for Elumelu marks a new development in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
Key points
- The Integrity Group has endorsed Hon. Ndudi Elumelu for the 2027 elections.
- The group aims to deliver a "five-over-five" victory for the APC in Delta State.
- Elumelu was decorated as a patron of the Integrity Group.
