Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has emerged flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Delta North Senatorial district for the 2027 general election.
Okowa defeated the incumbent, Senator Ned Nwoko, in the primaries held across the nine local government areas of the senatorial district.
Okowa polled a total of 113, 309 while Nwoko got 2,612 votes.
Responding, Okowa promised to be a good representative of Delta North if elected in 2027.
Okowa also said he would be visiting the state regularly, stating that senators ought to maintain close proximity to their constituents.
He said, “I thank my people for the love they have showered upon me, and I pray that the Lord God will continue to energize me to do the best I can for the whole of Delta North.
“I have one promise: that I will serve the people with all my heart.
“I expect to return home as regularly as possible to greet our people. You cannot be a senator and stay away from your people because they sent you to represent them.
“I shall be a good representative of the good people of Delta North. Whenever my presence is needed, they will surely find me.”