The immediate past Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, CON, on Monday beat Sen. Ned Nwoko with 2, 150 votes to win the Senatorial primaries for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Onicha-Ukwuani, the home town of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Ph.D.
Incumbent Senator, Prince Ned Nwoko who was aspiring to return to the Senate, got 97 votes in the primaries that was held in an atmosphere devoid of any threat. They 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 was declared by Mr Famous Ishicheli.
Speaking at the venue, Sir Onyeme who also voted, said, “the characteristics of Onicha-Ukwuani people, of Ndokwa nation, was what we just witnessed a very peaceful election because our people are generally peaceful; very respectful and organized.
“We thank God that the Senatorial primary election for Delta North was very, very free and fair in my community, Onicha-Ukwuani.
“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.”
