Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has pledged to be a strong and effective voice for the people of Delta North Senatorial District if elected in the 2027 general elections.
Okowa made the remarks after emerging winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primary, where he defeated incumbent lawmaker, Senator Ned Nwoko.
The former governor assured constituents that he would ensure their interests are properly represented at the national level.
He also pledged to maintain close contact with his constituents, stressing that senators must remain accessible to the people who elected them.
He said, “I thank my people for the love they have showered upon me, and I pray that the Lord God will continue to energize me to do the best I can for the whole of Delta North.
“I have one promise: that I will serve the people with all my heart.
“I expect to return home as regularly as possible to greet our people. You cannot be a senator and stay away from your people because they sent you to represent them.
“I shall be a good representative of the good people of Delta North. Whenever my presence is needed, they will surely find me.”
