Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Leo Ogor, has endorsed the re-election bid of the member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency of Delta State, Rep. Jonathan Ukodhiko, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key Highlights:
- Leo Ogor endorsed Jonathan Ukodhiko for a second term ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Ukodhiko visited Ogor in Ozoro with traditional rulers, clergy, and political stakeholders.
- The meeting was reportedly aimed at reconciling differences between both politicians.
- Ogor praised Ukodhiko’s representation of the constituency and backed his re-election bid.
- The endorsement is seen as a boost for APC unity and Ukodhiko’s 2027 campaign chances.
Rep. Ukodhiko, who recently emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming election, paid a courtesy visit to his predecessor at his country home in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area, alongside prominent traditional rulers, clergy, and political stakeholders.
Among those present during the meeting were the Bishop of Oleh Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. John Aruakpor; the Odio-Ologbo of Owhe Kingdom, Romanus Okpuzo Inana I; the Ovie of Ozoro Kingdom, Anthony Uvietobore Ogbogbo, Ibuka I; Chief Ovuozourie Macaulay, Chief Kome Okpobor, President-General of Emevor Progress Union, Chief Emmanuel Erezih, Dr. Patrick Akporuno, and Chief John Araka, among others.
Sources close to the meeting disclosed that the gathering was aimed at resolving misunderstandings between Ogor and Rep. Ukodhiko, described by stakeholders as a reconciliation between a political father and son.
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The closed-door meeting reportedly ended on a positive note, with Ogor expressing satisfaction with Rep. Ukodhiko’s representation of the constituency and throwing his weight behind his successor’s second-term ambition.
Political observers believe the endorsement by the former House minority leader is a major boost to Rep. Ukodhiko’s re-election campaign, especially within the political structure of the federal constituency where Ogor remains an influential figure.
The meeting is also being viewed as a significant step towards strengthening unity within the APC in the constituency ahead of the 2027 polls.
