By George OPARA
Ex-Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday beat Sen. Ned Nwoko with 2, 150 votes to win the Senatorial primaries for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Onicha-Ukwuani ward of Delta state.
Senator, Prince Ned Nwoko, who aspiring to return to the Senate, got 97 votes in the primaries that were held in an atmosphere devoid of any threat.
Spear News gathered the two political heavyweights were contesting to represent Delta North at the Red Chambers.
The results of the election, which saw participants counting the people with the electoral officers, as it was an Option A4 system of election, were declared by Mr Famous Ishicheli.
At the venue, Sir Onyeme, who also voted, said, “The characteristics of Onicha-Ukwuani people, of Ndokwa nation, were what we just witnessed, a very peaceful election because our people are generally peaceful; very respectful and organised.
“We thank God that the Senatorial primary election for Delta North was very, very free and fair in my community, Onicha-Ukwuan.
“It was conducted in a very family atmosphere; everybody was smiling with every other person, there was no rancor, both the supporters of Senator Ned Nwoko, and the supporters of Senator Ifeanyi okowa were all friendly with themselves, because we know that we are one; but at the end of the day, the verdict was very, very clear, Sen. Okowa won with a very wide margin, and I am confident that the remaining elections will also be as peaceful as this one.”
Analyst, however, said this development, reflects a broader agenda of the electorate to ensure that their votes come 2027 will be tailored towards manifesting the will of grassroots voters contrary to imposition of winners by the elite political leaders across the country.
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