Nwoko Seeks APC Intervention, Rejects Alternative Results in Delta North Primary

Senator Ned Nwoko has appealed to the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to safeguard the outcome of the Delta North senatorial primary election, warning against what he described as attempts to manufacture alternative results.

In a statement released through his Media Office in Abuja, the lawmaker maintained that he secured a decisive victory in the primary and urged party leaders to ensure that the official outcome reflects the will of APC members who participated in the exercise.

Nwoko claimed he polled approximately 123,000 votes, while former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa garnered about 6,000 votes.

The senator further asserted that he won in 97 out of the 98 wards in Delta North and said extensive video recordings from across the district support his claims.

According to him, any effort to overturn the result would amount to a betrayal of party members who turned out to vote.

“Subverting the mandate freely given by APC members who turned out in large numbers to participate in the primaries would amount to an abuse of their wishes and sensibilities. Such an action could undermine the confidence of party members and supporters who believe in the democratic process,” he said.

Nwoko questioned the authenticity of rival figures being circulated and argued that video evidence from polling centres should be considered more reliable than unofficial tallies.

“I defeated Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa overwhelmingly in 97 of the 98 wards, and I have video evidence from across the district to support the outcome. Are authenticated video recordings from 98 wards not more credible than figures allegedly concocted by a panel appointed by the governor who is openly working for Okowa?” he asked.

The lawmaker cautioned that any perceived manipulation of the primary process could damage the APC’s standing in Delta North and erode members’ faith in the party.

He credited his performance in the primary to his legislative achievements and advocacy for the creation of Anioma State, a cause he said has resonated strongly with constituents.

Nwoko also emphasised his longstanding commitment to the APC, pointing out that he was part of the party before the recent defection of Okowa and other political figures from the PDP.

Rejecting what he termed a premature declaration of victory by Okowa, Nwoko insisted that APC guidelines clearly outline the process for collating and announcing primary election results.

“The authority to collate, authenticate, and declare the results of the primary election rests solely with the appropriate organs of the APC National Leadership. Any premature declaration of victory is contrary to party guidelines and amounts to an attempt to influence public perception ahead of the completion of due process,” he stated.

He concluded by urging the APC National Working Committee and party leadership to protect the integrity of the process and affirm what he described as the mandate freely given to him by party members across Delta North.

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