Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has declared his intention to seek re-election to the Senate while pledging support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The declaration was made on Friday at Asaba International Airport, where he addressed journalists shortly after arriving in the state, accompanied by former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege.
Nwoko expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership, stating that his performance in office has justified support for a second term.
I will work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because he has done well, he said.
The senator reaffirmed his connection with constituents, noting that his legislative agenda has been driven by their needs.
He was received by a large crowd of supporters at the airport—an early indication, observers say, of strong grassroots backing ahead of the next electoral cycle
Nwoko’s re-election bid comes against the backdrop of shifting political alliances in Delta State.
The lawmaker had previously defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing perceived differences with the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.
Political observers note that the disagreement was rooted in internal party dynamics and control of political structures in Delta North, which has continued to influence alignments ahead of 2027.
Adding a new twist to the unfolding political landscape, former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa—widely regarded as a political godfather in the state—has also reportedly defected from the PDP to the APC.
Okowa, who previously represented Delta North in the Senate during the 7th National Assembly, is believed to be positioning himself for a return to the Senate seat, setting the stage for a potential high-stakes contest within the ruling party.
His entry into the race could reshape the political dynamics in Delta North, given his longstanding influence and established political network across the district.
Nwoko reiterated his commitment to development, highlighting plans to upgrade the Federal College of Education, Asaba, into a federal university to expand access to higher education.
He also reaffirmed his support for the creation of Anioma State, aligning with broader national conversations on restructuring and state creation.
With multiple high-profile figures now aligned within the APC, Delta North is emerging as a key battleground ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nwoko’s declaration, combined with shifting loyalties and potential rivalries, signals an intensifying political contest that could redefine power structures in Delta State.
