2027: Okowa, Nwoko Set for Delta North Senatorial Showdown

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a fierce political contest is shaping up in the Delta North Senatorial District as former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and incumbent senator, Ned Nwoko, signal interest in the seat.

InfoStride News reports that Okowa recently declared his intention to contest the position, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle within the All Progressives Congress (APC), where both politicians are members.

Nwoko, who currently represents the district, has been actively championing the creation of Anioma State and reaffirmed his intention to continue representing the people.

Speaking to journalists on Friday at the Asaba International Airport, Nwoko reiterated his commitment to seek re-election and continue his legislative agenda for the zone.

While Nwoko has long been a prominent figure within the APC in Delta State, Okowa joined the ruling party last year alongside the state governor, altering the political dynamics within the party.

Nwoko, accompanied by former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, also pledged support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing confidence in the administration’s leadership and ongoing reforms.

The senator, who was received by a large crowd of supporters at the airport, described the turnout as a reflection of his strong connection with constituents in Delta North.

He urged the people to remain committed to what he described as progressive governance, warning against a return to “old politics.”

On the agitation for Anioma State, Nwoko aligned his position with that of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, noting that Akpabio’s stance reflects the official position on the matter.

He also disclosed plans to upgrade the Federal College of Education, Asaba, into a federal university, describing the proposal as a strategic step toward expanding access to higher education and driving development in the region.