𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗔𝗣𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱


𝐁𝐘 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐀 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄,

𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚.

Complete State-by-State Breakdown of Winners and Political Shifts

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senate primaries across the Niger Delta have concluded with a mix of decisive victories, incumbent revalidations, consensus arrangements, and major political upsets. The outcomes reflect a region experiencing both consolidation and deep internal fractures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Based on collation reports, returning officer declarations, party announcements, and verified political updates, the results show a divided APC structure in some states and tightly controlled consensus outcomes in others.

Delta State — 

Delta Central

Winner: Senator Ede Dafinone
Defeated: Senator Ovie Omo-Agege

Final results:

  • Dafinone: 116,252
  • Omo-Agege: 3,643

The declaration triggered immediate rejection from the opposing camp, with parallel claims emerging and the state APC splitting into factions.

Delta North

Winner: Ifeanyi Okowa
Defeated: Ned Nwoko

Results:

  • Okowa: 113,309
  • Nwoko: 2,612
  • Mariam Ali: 40

The outcome significantly reshaped the political balance in the district, generating strong reactions across party structures.

Delta South

Winner: Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas

The incumbent retained his ticket in a relatively calm process, though minor disputes were reported in riverine wards.

Rivers State — 

Rivers APC primaries were largely shaped by a dominant internal structure, with outcomes influenced by screening processes, alignments, and consensus building.

Rivers East

Winner: Senator Allwell Onyesoh

Rivers West

Winner: Felix Obuah

Rivers South-East

Winner: Consensus-backed APC aspirant (reported)

Bayelsa State — Consensus

Bayelsa primaries were defined by negotiations and internal agreements rather than open competition.

Bayelsa West

Winner: Chief David Lyon

Bayelsa Central

Winner: Timipre Sylva

Bayelsa East

Winner: Chief Peremobowei Ebebi

Akwa Ibom State — 

Akwa Ibom North-West

Winner: Senate President Godswill Akpabio (unopposed)

Akwa Ibom North-East

Winner: Senator Aniekan Bassey

Akwa Ibom South

Winner: Ekong Sampson

Edo State — 

Edo North

Winner: Senator Adams Oshiomhole (unopposed)

Edo South

Winner: Osagie Ize-Iyamu

Edo Central

Winner: Consensus-backed APC aspirant (reported)

Cross River State — 

Cross River North

Winner: Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe

Cross River Central

Winner: Senator Eteng Jonah Williams

Cross River South

Winner: Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong

Ondo State 

Ondo South

Winner: Isaac Kekemeke

Ondo Central

Winner: Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti

Ondo North

Winner: Senator Olajide Ipinsagba (reported)

Regional Implication

The APC Senate primaries across the Niger Delta have reshaped the region’s political landscape, producing a mix of dominance, fragmentation, and negotiated power structures. With 2027 approaching, the post-primary environment is expected to intensify through litigation, defections, and renewed factional alignments across the region.

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