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Delta Politics: Commissioner Breaks Silence On Okowa’s Win Over Nwoko.
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, has defended the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary in Delta North, insisting that former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa legitimately defeated incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko due to strong grassroots backing and deep connections with party stakeholders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Aniagwu dismissed claims of manipulation in the exercise, stressing that no “magic counting” influenced the result and that the process reflected the genuine choice of party members.
He explained that political primaries are often shaped by long-standing relationships, loyalty, and grassroots engagement, rather than sudden influence or last-minute campaigning.
Drawing an analogy, he said, “I’m sure two days ago, you saw how many people who are lovers of football, particularly Arsenal fans, celebrating the victory of Arsenal. That tells you emotional attachment to what you believe in.”
According to him, party loyalty in politics operates in a similar way, where members respond to years of engagement, empowerment, and relationship-building.
He noted that over 150,000 APC members in Delta North participated in a locally driven political process that reflected those dynamics.
Nwoko Accused Of Poor Stakeholder Engagement
Aniagwu further alleged that Senator Nwoko failed to properly consult and engage key stakeholders before seeking re-election, unlike Okowa, who remained closely connected to party structures and grassroots supporters in the district.
He recalled that during the 2023 elections, Okowa and other leaders had supported Nwoko’s senatorial ambition, but argued that the senator had since lost much of that goodwill.
Responding to Nwoko’s claims of irregularities, Aniagwu suggested that the senator may have been relying on political backing from influential figures in Abuja rather than securing genuine support within the state.
He said Nwoko appeared to expect automatic endorsement from “the powers that be in Abuja” instead of participating fully in the democratic process.
The commissioner also criticised Nwoko’s performance in the Senate, claiming he had not effectively represented Delta North and was perceived as being more aligned with Abuja than his constituency.
According to him, Okowa’s overwhelming victory margin reflected the clear will of APC members in Delta North.
Official results showed Okowa securing 113,309 votes, while Nwoko polled 2,612 votes, and Mariam Ali received 40 votes.
Nwoko has yet to respond to the allegations.
Okowa, who governed Delta State from 2015 to 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), joined the APC in April 2025 alongside Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has confirmed that the party will present a presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, with three aspirants already having purchased nomination forms.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
She made the disclosure on Thursday during an interview with journalists in Abuja shortly after the screening of aspirants for various elective positions.
According to her, while multiple aspirants have shown interest, the party is working towards achieving a consensus candidate for the presidential race.
Usman maintained that the Labour Party remains strong and united despite ongoing internal disputes and controversies surrounding the sale of nomination forms.
She also confirmed that the party has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern region of the country.
In her words, “We have decided as a party that our next flag bearer should come from the South. We are hoping for consensus, but whoever emerges will go through a thorough screening process. I assure Nigerians the primaries will be free and fair.”
She added that the screening exercise for aspirants across various offices is progressing smoothly and has so far been successful.
Usman further dismissed claims that the party is weakened by internal disagreements, insisting that the level of interest from aspirants shows Labour Party remains a strong platform.
She also expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would uphold its earlier position on the party’s leadership dispute.
On concerns about fake nomination forms, she warned members and the public to be cautious, noting that some fraudulent forms were being circulated by unauthorized individuals.
She said, “One man came here and showed me a form his wife bought, and it was not the form issued by us. People are being deceived, and that is not right.”
Responding to concerns about the strength of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), she stated that political power ultimately rests with God and the Nigerian electorate.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee for Rivers State has declared Kingsley Chinda as the party’s governorship candidate following the conclusion of its primary election exercise in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that Chinda was announced the winner on Thursday evening at the APC secretariat after votes were collated from wards across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.
Declaring the result, the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Bitrus Kwamoti, said Chinda secured a total of 268,497 votes to clinch the ticket.
Kwamoti described the exercise as peaceful and well-conducted, noting that party members demonstrated discipline throughout the process, with no major incidents recorded.
The announcement came shortly after the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the APC governorship primary scheduled for Thursday.
Fubara had earlier announced his decision in a personally signed statement, saying it followed extensive consultations with family, friends, and political associates, while pledging support for whoever emerged as the party’s flagbearer.
Another aspirant, Tonye Cole, also stepped down from the race, citing the need to prioritise peace, reconciliation, and party unity.
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Nigeria Brace For Tough Road As 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup Opponents Emerge Ahead Of Qualifier.
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have been handed a clearer picture of what awaits them at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco following Thursday’s official draw in Zurich.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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