2027 Power Shift: APC Stakeholders Endorse Nick Ovuakporie for Delta South to Strengthen Regional Voice

By Philip Onome

In a decisive display of unity and political foresight, key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the eight local government councils of Delta South Senatorial District have emphatically called on Otunba Nick Ovuakporie, the Immediate Past State Secretary of APC Delta State, to emerge as the party’s candidate for the 2027 Senate elections, in order to strengthen the district’s voice in the National Assembly and actively contribute to Nigeria’s overarching developmental framework.

The stakeholders’ appeal emerges at a critical period in Nigeria’s political and economic landscape, coinciding with the M.O.R.E. Agenda administration led by Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori in Delta State and the Renewed Hope Administration headed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the federal level.

Both leadership paradigms emphasize the imperative of inclusive governance, grassroots political engagement, and sustainable socio-economic development, goals that Otunba Nick Ovuakporie is uniquely positioned to champion given his distinguished track record and deep-rooted political acumen.

The rallying cry for Ovuakporie’s candidacy took center stage during a high-level meeting held on Friday, 2nd January 2026, in Warri.

The gathering united influential leaders representing the Isoko, Itsekiri, Ijaw, and Urhobo ethnic communities, who collectively voiced their unequivocal support for Otunba Nick Ovuakporie. Recognized as a figure of integrity, experience, and inclusiveness, he is hailed as the most capable candidate to not only secure victory in the 2027 APC primaries but also to effectively advocate for the diverse interests of Delta South at the national stage.

The coalition of party leaders commended Ovuakporie’s unparalleled experience in party administration, highlighting his tenure as APC State Secretary, during which he fostered inclusivity and cohesion among disparate party factions.

His vast network within the APC, coupled with his respected stature across the eight local government areas, including Isoko North, Isoko South, Warri South-West, Patani, Bomadi, Burutu, Warri North, and Warri South, underscores his potent ability to unify and mobilize broad-based support. Stakeholders pledge full support, vowing to assist in securing his nomination and energizing grassroots campaigns to ensure his electoral success.

The leaders further articulated the broader significance of securing a strong Senatorial representative for Delta South in the National Assembly. They emphasized that Ovuakporie’s candidacy aligns with a strategic imperative to amplify the district’s legislative influence, thereby attracting federal attention and investments essential for infrastructural development, youth empowerment, and economic diversification.

This is especially crucial to addressing longstanding regional challenges and advancing Delta South’s socio-political standing within Nigeria’s federal framework.

The call for Otunba Nick Ovuakporie to run for the Senate transcends mere political contest; it represents a calculated bid to institutionalize robust, inclusive leadership that resonates with the aspirations of Delta South constituents and complements the developmental agendas of both the state and federal governments.

By backing Ovuakporie, APC stakeholders demonstrate a united front committed to transformative governance, greater political representation, and sustainable progress.

As the 2027 elections approach, the entire political landscape in Delta South watches closely, anticipating a campaign driven by resolve, experience, and a unifying vision under Otunba Nick Ovuakporie’s leadership.