Anioma group endorses ex-Delta Governor Okowa for Senate

A leading socio-political movement in Anioma land, Agugu Anioma (Odi Anyi Mma), has endorsed the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for the Senate.

The group cited Senator Okowa’s proven leadership, integrity, and record of performance as their reason for rallying behind him to represent the people of Delta North in the next Senate.

Currently, the Delta North Senatorial District is being represented by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko.

Announcing the endorsement in Ukala in  the Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, the Convener of the group, Hon. Louis Ogugua Ndukwe, said the decision followed wide consultations with traditional rulers, youths, women, artisans, market leaders, civil society groups, and professionals across Anioma land.

“Agugu Anioma stands for performance and credibility,” Hon. Ndukwe said. “Senator Okowa has a verifiable record of service and results. We are fully mobilised and will move from unit to unit, ward to ward, and LGA to LGA to deliver a decisive victory.”

Senator Okowa, a former Governor of Delta State (2015–2023) and medical doctor, is widely recognised for massive road infrastructure development, earning him the title “Roadmaster,” and for making Delta State the first in Nigeria to achieve Universal Health Coverage.

Ndukwe expressed confidence that Senator Okowa’s experience and capacity would ensure effective representation and stronger advocacy for Anioma interests in the Senate.

In the area of education and human capital development, the Convener said Senator Okowa prioritised the rehabilitation of schools, the strengthening of technical education, and the empowerment of youths through skills acquisition and economic inclusion programmes, leading to improved livelihoods across the state.

“Beyond his achievements as Governor, Senator Okowa currently serves as the Coordinator of the South South Renewed Hope Initiative Committee, a role that underscores his national relevance, organisational strength, and continued commitment to mobilisation, unity, and grassroots engagement across the South-South geopolitical zone,” he stated.

Hon. Ndukwe further emphasised that Senator Okowa remains a true son of Anioma, deeply rooted in its values and aspirations.

“This endorsement is not driven by sentiment but by substance. Senator Okowa understands Anioma, believes in Anioma, and has consistently stood up for the interests of Anioma people. Sending him to the Senate guarantees strong representation and effective advocacy,” he added. 

The attendees during the endorsement  were Hon. Louis Ndukwe; Tony Ndanenu; Solomon C. Ebinum; Onyishi Okeze; Cosmos Gbenije; Bar. Richard Okolocha; Kate Mokobia; Mokwunye Zulu; Ken Igba; Anisha Jude; Agbamuche Isaac; Esenwa Uche; Okakwu Christopher; Mmumonwu Chuks; Ebele Sedenu and Luka Igbonoba.

Also present were Chief Gabriel Nmor; Kenneth Mafua; Uju Moses ozochukwu; Hon Ofili Sunday; Ekpo Cecilia; Egwunyenga Victor; Hon. Olowo Ifeaonu; Lady Betty Ataghoshi; Ogoh Christiana Chizoba; Chief Stanley Nwanze; Chief Tonie Ejiofor; Chief Louis Ubiame; Anthony Onwuenwuzor; Ogbuefi Ochuka Sikaidi; Celestine Madaka; Sunday Obi, among others.

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Agugu Anioma expressed confidence that Senator Okowa’s experience, national stature, and proven competence would translate into impactful representation and a stronger legislative voice for Anioma and Delta State in general.

The group therefore urged Anioma people and all well-meaning Deltans to support Senator Okowa in the interest of continuity, capacity, and credible leadership.