Group Opposes Okowa’s 2027 Senate Bid, Demands Answers Over Fraud Allegations
Pressure Group Rejects Planned Senate Return
A political advocacy organisation in Delta North has rejected moves by former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to seek election to the Senate in 2027, insisting that unresolved allegations of financial misconduct must first be addressed.
The Delta North Political Renaissance and Advocacy Group announced its position after what it described as an emergency meeting to review political developments ahead of the next general election.
In a communiqué signed by its President, Dr. Kester Koyegwachie, and Secretary General, High Chief Enuosa Benjamin, the group said it had begun mobilising supporters across the nine local government areas of Delta North to resist the proposed senatorial bid.
Questions Over Anioma State Position
The organisation also criticised Okowa over what it called inconsistent positions on the agitation for the creation of Anioma State.
According to the group, the former governor had at different times made conflicting statements on Anioma identity and the question of whether the proposed state should align with the South-East geopolitical zone.
It argued that such inconsistency had created distrust among sections of the district and raised questions about his commitment to the long-standing demand.
The group further asked what practical steps Okowa took during his years as senator and governor to advance the Anioma cause.
Call to Clear Name First
A major plank of the group’s criticism centred on allegations linked to the management of Delta State funds during Okowa’s tenure, matters reportedly under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The group said the allegations were too serious to ignore and urged the former governor to clear his name before seeking another elective office.
It maintained that public leadership requires not only political ambition but also accountability and public trust.
Growing Political Tension Ahead of 2027
The group claimed there was rising discontent among youths in Delta North over speculation surrounding Okowa’s possible return to the Senate.
It also criticised what it described as selective consultations with recent political defectors while sidelining long-standing members of the ruling party in the area.
With political alignments already taking shape, observers say Delta North may emerge as one of the key battlegrounds in Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections.
