By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Senator Ned Nwoko has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the party could face serious political consequences in Delta State if he is allegedly rigged out of the Delta North senatorial race following the party’s controversial primary election.
Abuja, Nigeria — Friday, May 22, 2026. Speaking through his legal adviser, Chris Okobah, Nwoko accused party officials of manipulating the APC senatorial primary that reportedly produced former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the party’s candidate for Delta North ahead of the 2027 elections. The senator insisted that the outcome did not reflect the genuine wishes of delegates across the senatorial district.
According to the Nwoko camp, the exercise was allegedly marred by intimidation, irregularities, and lack of transparency, with claims that some results were prepared before voting commenced in parts of the district.
The legal adviser further alleged that powerful political interests influenced party officials during the process.
The APC primary reportedly saw Okowa secure 113,309 votes, while Nwoko polled 2,612 votes and another aspirant, Maryam Ali, received 40 votes.
However, Nwoko’s supporters rejected the declared figures, arguing that reports from several wards did not correspond with the announced results.
Okobah warned that sidelining Nwoko could negatively affect the APC’s political strength in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that the senator remains influential within Delta North politics.
He added that the camp would first pursue internal dispute resolution mechanisms within the party before considering legal action.
The controversy has added to growing concerns over internal democracy and post-primary disputes within several political parties as preparations for the 2027 elections continue across Nigeria.
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