Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has declared his intention to seek the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Delta North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Okowa’s decision followed a strong appeal by influential political leaders from the Anioma axis, who visited his residence in Asaba to urge him to join the race.
The delegation, comprising former and serving members of the National Assembly, top government officials, and party stakeholders, was led by the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Monday Onyeme. The group had earlier convened at the deputy governor’s lodge before proceeding to Okowa’s residence with a unified position.
During the meeting, the leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the current representation of the district in the Senate. A motion calling on Okowa to contest was moved by former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, and seconded by serving lawmaker Nnamdi Ezechi.
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Other prominent figures, including Chief Chris Agbobu, Chief Emma Onyiuku, and Doris Uboh, also spoke in support of the call, describing Okowa as an experienced administrator and consensus builder capable of delivering effective representation at the federal level.
Responding, Okowa said he was moved by the show of support and the calibre of leaders present, noting that he could not ignore their collective appeal.
“I feel very loved and honoured, and I have no choice but to accept,” he said, formally declaring his intention to contest the Senate seat.
He also apologised to the Anioma people for what he described as a past political misjudgment in supporting the emergence of the current senator, assuring them of a renewed commitment to effective representation.
Recalling his political journey, Okowa noted the consistent support he received from the Anioma people during his Senate victory in 2011 and his governorship election in 2015.
“As I accept your request to run, we will pursue this together and win together. I will not disappoint you,” he added.
In his remarks, Onyeme reaffirmed the collective backing of Anioma leaders, describing the Senate bid as a shared project for the district’s future.
The meeting drew no fewer than 50 political leaders from the nine local government areas that make up the Delta North Senatorial District, underscoring growing momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
