2027 Elections: Okowa Urges Ika North-East to Vote APC, Says Support Must Translate to Votes

Former Delta State Governor and APC Delta North Senatorial candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged residents of Ika North-East Local Government Area to translate their support for the All Progressives Congress, APC, into votes for the party in the 2027 general elections.

Okowa made the call at the Councillors’ Empowerment Programme held at Ward 7, Akumazi, Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State.

He said the massive turnout recorded at Akumazi and other wards where the empowerment programme had been held was an indication of the people’s support for the APC, urging them to sustain the support at the polls

“I am overwhelmed by the large turnout of our people. I urge you to remain loyal to the APC and ensure that your support translates into votes for all our candidates in 2027,” Okowa said.

He congratulated the 400 beneficiaries of the empowerment programme and urged them to put the items and financial assistance received to productive use to improve their livelihoods.

Okowa also commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for appointing an indigene of Akumazi, Mr Charles Aniagwu, as Commissioner for Works, Rural Roads and Public Information.

He described the appointment as a demonstration of recognition and goodwill towards Akumazi and the entire Ika North-East Local Government Area.

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Governor Oborevwori’s Appointment of Charles Aniagwu Hailed in Akumazi

The former governor recalled that he had appointed Aniagwu as his Chief Press Secretary before subsequently elevating him to Commissioner for Information, stressing that the appointments were based on his competence, dedication and commitment to duty.

Okowa assured the people of Ika North-East that an APC administration would continue to give the area due consideration in the distribution of political appointments and execution of development projects.

Speaking at the event, Aniagwu, who received a rousing ovation from the crowd, disclosed that the first project executed by the Oborevwori administration in Ika North-East was located in Akumazi.

He urged the people to reciprocate the gesture by voting massively for APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

Councillors Distributes ₦50,000 to 400 Beneficiaries in Ika North-East

Aniagwu explained that the empowerment initiative by the councillors was made possible by increased resources accruing to the various tiers of government from the Federal Government.

He said Governor Oborevwori remained committed to delivering the dividends of democracy across Delta State, urging residents to continue to promote peace and unity for the development of the state.

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The APC Chairman in Ika North-East, Mr Emeke Asiwe, described the empowerment programme, organised by councillors across the 14 wards of the local government, as a demonstration of their commitment to improving the welfare of their constituents.

Asiwe assured residents that more empowerment programmes would be organised before the end of the year.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of ₦50,000 each to 400 beneficiaries and the formal introduction of APC candidates to the people.