Former Delta State Governor and the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has formally declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2026, at the presidential campaign rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South zonal flag-off held at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Okowa urged voters to rally behind the administration to consolidate nationwide development projects.
Explaining the rationale behind his political shift, Okowa stated that his decision to align with the ruling party stemmed from observing the tangible economic and structural outcomes of President Tinubu’s governance track record. He pointed to policy measures that have boosted monthly fiscal allocations to state and local governments, ensuring that sub-national authorities can reliably pay civil service salaries and pensions.
He also highlighted the expansion of tertiary education access via the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as a pivotal driver for youth empowerment, alongside broader policy efforts designed to diversify Nigeria’s economy beyond crude oil reliance.
”You all know that in 2023 I was on another ticket, but I have seen the light, and I have seen what Mr. President is doing for Nigeria,” Okowa declared before thousands of party faithful and delegates gathered in Port Harcourt.
He added that working alongside Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to join hands with the President was the right move to help build a unified and prosperous nation.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who also addressed the stadium audience alongside regional APC executives and federal lawmakers, commended Okowa’s endorsement, describing the move as proof of the administration’s broad appeal across historic political divides.
