Reported by Enock Damidami, social media manager | Journalist at Sele Media Africa

Senator Ned Nwoko has vowed to challenge the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North senatorial primary in court, insisting that the exercise was manipulated and failed to reflect the true wishes of party delegates and members.

Speaking during an interview monitored on Arise Television, Nwoko rejected the declaration of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as winner of the APC Delta North senatorial primary. The senator maintained that available evidence from his supporters showed he won convincingly across several wards during the exercise.

According to him, the primary process suddenly changed midway after party officials allegedly directed that results should no longer be announced at the ward level but transmitted directly to Abuja for central collation. He argued that the final figures announced by the party did not correspond with reports gathered from polling locations.
Nwoko claimed his political structure possesses ward-by-ward results and video recordings which, according to him, demonstrate that he emerged victorious in most of the 98 wards used for the election. He further questioned why only limited video evidence from a single ward surfaced publicly before the declaration of results.

The senator described the outcome as unacceptable and vowed to challenge it legally, stressing that he would seek redress through the courts to reclaim what he called the genuine mandate of APC members in Delta North.
“I will go to court because what happened was not a reflection of democracy,” Nwoko stated. “But I also believe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will intervene because he stands for justice and fairness.”
Despite the dispute, Nwoko emphasized that he remains loyal to the APC and has no plans to leave the ruling party. He, however, warned that the growing tension between long-time APC members and recent defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could destabilize the party if not properly managed.

Political observers say the controversy could deepen internal divisions within the Delta APC ahead of the 2027 general elections, especially with increasing competition among influential political figures seeking control of the party structure in the state.
The development has already generated reactions among supporters of both camps, with many awaiting the response of the APC national leadership and possible intervention from President Tinubu. Analysts believe the outcome of the legal challenge may significantly influence the party’s unity and electoral strategy in Delta State moving forward.
Sources:
Vanguard Nigeria
Punch Newspapers
BusinessDay Nigeria