By George Mgbeleke <\/p>\n
ASABA\u2014Delta North stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have firmly rejected what they described as a \u201cself-imposed and propagandist declaration of victory\u201d by former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, insisting that results from the field show Distinguished Senator Ned Munir Nwoko won the senatorial primaries by a wide margin.<\/p>\n
In a strongly worded statement, the stakeholders accused Okowa of attempting to subvert established party procedures by prematurely claiming victory, despite clear guidelines issued by the APC National Organising Secretary.<\/p>\n
According to them, the party had, before the primaries, outlined a strict process for result collation and announcement, including Ward Collation, Local Government Area (LGA) Collation, Designated Constituency Collation Centres, and final submission to the National Headquarters.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe authority to declare results rests solely with the National Committee. What Okowa has done is a clear violation of party rules and an attempt to manipulate perception ahead of due process,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
The stakeholders maintained that figures emerging from across Delta North overwhelmingly favour Senator Ned Nwoko, dismissing Okowa\u2019s claim as \u201cfiction sustained by propaganda.\u201d<\/p>\n
They cited results from several wards across the senatorial district:<\/p>\n
Ward 7, Ndokwa West: Ned Nwoko \u2013 1281; Okowa \u2013 26; Void \u2013 35; Total Accreditation \u2013 1342.<\/p>\n
Ward 9, Abbi, Ndokwa West: Ned Nwoko \u2013 1505; Okowa \u2013 420.<\/p>\n
Ward 7, Akumazi: Ned Nwoko \u2013 687; Okowa \u2013 5.<\/p>\n
Ward 13, Ute Ogbeje, Ika North East: Ned Nwoko \u2013 415; Okowa \u2013 13.<\/p>\n
Ward 10, Idumuesa, Ika North East: Ned Nwoko \u2013 2719; Okowa \u2013 13.<\/p>\n
Ukwuani LGA Ward 8: Ned Nwoko \u2013 450; Okowa \u2013 20.<\/p>\n
Ukwuani LGA Ward 1: Ned Nwoko \u2013 1438; Okowa \u2013 68.<\/p>\n
Ukwuani LGA Ward 10: Ned Nwoko \u2013 940; Okowa \u2013 9.<\/p>\n
Ukwuani LGA Ward 9: Ned Nwoko \u2013 750; Okowa \u2013 200.<\/p>\n
Ukwuani LGA Ward 2: Ned Nwoko \u2013 251; Okowa \u2013 56.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 3: Ned Nwoko \u2013 1221; Okowa \u2013 41.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 4: Ned Nwoko \u2013 1465; Okowa \u2013 59.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 6: Ned Nwoko \u2013 5398; Okowa \u2013 53.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 8: Ned Nwoko \u2013 2335; Okowa \u2013 61.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 7: Ned Nwoko \u2013 1412; Okowa \u2013 21.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 5: Ned Nwoko \u2013 4642; Okowa \u2013 101.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 1: Ned Nwoko \u2013 500; Okowa \u2013 115.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 9: Ned Nwoko \u2013 3679; Okowa \u2013 49.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 10: Ned Nwoko \u2013 1234; Okowa \u2013 99.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 2: Ned Nwoko \u2013 1551; Okowa \u2013 103.<\/p>\n
Oshimili South Ward 11: Ned Nwoko \u2013 4355; Okowa \u2013 54.<\/p>\n
Ndokwa West Ward 8: Ned Nwoko \u2013 14.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese figures are not isolated\u2014they reflect a consistent and overwhelming pattern across the district. The people have spoken clearly in favour of Senator Ned Nwoko,\u201d the stakeholders stated.<\/p>\n
They further alleged that the primaries were marred by intimidation and violence in areas where support for Nwoko was most pronounced.<\/p>\n
In Ward 9, Obiaruku (Ukwuani LGA), a party member, Igelige Chukunomnazu, recounted how voters were allegedly coerced, counting processes were manipulated, and supporters of Nwoko were attacked. He and others sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital.<\/p>\n
Similarly, in Ward 8, Aniocha North LGA, an individual identified as Ernest was reportedly stabbed during the exercise, with video and photographic evidence available.<\/p>\n
In Ward 3, Anishi Primary School, stakeholders said violence escalated to the point that the returning officer fled the venue for safety.<\/p>\n
Describing these incidents as \u201ccoordinated attempts to suppress genuine voter expression,\u201d the stakeholders called on the APC National Committee to intervene decisively.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe integrity of the party is at stake. This is not just about a primary election\u2014it is about whether internal democracy will be upheld or sacrificed to manipulation,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n
They urged the National Committee to disregard what they termed \u201cmanufactured narratives\u201d and ensure that the final declaration reflects the true outcome as expressed across the wards.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor us in Delta North, the result is already evident. What remains is for the party to uphold its own rules and formally affirm the will of the people,\u201d the stakeholders concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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