Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Delta North after defeating incumbent senator, Ned Nwoko, by a wide margin.
Results from the direct primary election showed Okowa securing a landslide victory across the constituency, further strengthening his political influence within the Delta APC structure.
According to figures released from the exercise, Okowa polled 113,309 votes to defeat Nwoko, who garnered 2,612 votes, while another aspirant, Maryam Alli, received 40 votes.
Earlier ward-level results from Ward 9 in Okpanam had already hinted at Okowa’s dominance after he reportedly secured 4,462 votes, leaving Nwoko with just three votes in the area.
The outcome has generated widespread reactions among party supporters and political observers, with many describing the result as a major shift in Delta North politics ahead of the next general election.
Some political analysts believe Okowa’s long-standing political structure in Delta State played a key role in the victory, especially following his years as governor.
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Social media reactions also trailed the result, with supporters and critics debating the credibility of the figures and the strength of the APC in Delta North.
One user questioned the turnout, writing that it was surprising for the APC to record over 115,000 votes in Delta North alone during a primary election.
Others argued that Okowa’s political machinery remained dominant in Delta politics despite recent alignments and internal party rivalries.
The APC senatorial primaries have continued to produce dramatic outcomes across several states as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 elections.
