Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Delta North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).|Peak Newspaper reports
Okowa made this known at his residence in Asaba while receiving a delegation of political leaders and stakeholders from the nine local government areas of Delta North.
The delegation, led by Delta State Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, included former and serving lawmakers, government officials, and other key political figures from the district.
His candidacy was moved by former lawmaker Ndudi Elumelu and seconded by Nnamdi Ezechi, who represents Ndokwa East/Ndokwa West/Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Speaking after accepting the call to run, Okowa said he felt honoured by the show of support and unity from leaders of the district.
“I feel very loved and honoured by this show of support “I have no choice but to accept,” he said.
In a major twist, Okowa also apologised to the people of Anioma over what he described as a mistake in supporting the emergence of Ned Nwoko as the current senator representing Delta North.
The former governor said he would once again rely on the support of the people as he prepares for the 2027 contest.
Peak Newspaper understood that his declaration is already stirring political reactions in Delta State, especially with his open apology and renewed bid to return to the Senate.
