Senator Ned Nwoko has reacted after losing the All Progressives Congress Delta North senatorial ticket to former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, during the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Reports from the APC direct primary indicated that Okowa secured a decisive victory across the Delta North Senatorial District, polling significantly higher votes than Sen. Nwoko.
The outcome has continued to generate reactions within the political space in Delta State and beyond.
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Reacting to the development on Tuesday, Sen. Nwoko reportedly urged his supporters to remain calm and peaceful, while expressing appreciation to party members and loyalists who supported him throughout the primary process.
He also emphasized the importance of unity within the party despite the outcome of the contest.
Political observers described the result as one of the biggest upsets of the APC primaries, considering Sen. Nwoko’s position as the serving senator representing the Delta North Senatorial District.
Analysts also believe the emergence of Okowa could significantly reshape political alignments within Delta politics ahead of the 2027 elections.
The APC primaries across several states have continued to witness intense competition, with several serving lawmakers, former governors, and political heavyweights either securing return tickets or losing out in tightly contested races.
