Former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa wins the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Delta North ahead of the 2027 general election, according to reports from multiple Nigerian outlets. The APC primary results described by the sources show Okowa defeating incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko and other opponents to clinch the nomination. One report notes that Okowa’s victory includes wins in Senator Nwoko’s local government area, where the primary contest took place. Another outlet reports that Okowa also defeats an additional challenger identified as Ali in the Delta North contest. The primaries also produce victories for other APC senatorial hopefuls in Delta State. The Punch reports that Senator Ede Dafinone and Joel-Onowakpo Thomas win their respective APC senatorial primary contests in the state, while Vanguard reports that Okowa and Dafinone clinch APC senatorial tickets. Punch also reports that Dafinone defeats Ovie Omo-Agege and others during the APC senatorial primaries in Delta. Delta State APC officials publicly congratulate the winners in the primaries.