Delta APC Boils Over Ned Nwoko’s Second Term Bid – Party Heads For Major Showdown

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta North Senatorial District is currently embroiled in internal conflict following the controversial endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko for a second term.

The endorsement, made on June 14, 2025, during a meeting at Nwoko’s country home, involved several ward and local government chairmen from the district’s nine local councils. However, the move has triggered a fierce backlash, sparking infighting and a leadership tussle within the party.

Prominent attendees at the event included Delta North APC Chairman, Chief Adizue Eluaka. Yet, days later, cracks began to emerge as Eluaka, reportedly under pressure from powerful party stakeholders, disowned the endorsement. He went on to dissolve the forum that initiated the move, labelling it an “unauthorised and unconstitutional body” and stressing the need to restore party discipline.

Undeterred, APC leaders in Aniocha North — Senator Nwoko’s home base — issued a strongly-worded statement reaffirming their support for his re-election bid. The statement, signed by local party elders and executives, praised Aniocha North APC Chairman Matthew Chinye for resisting calls to denounce the endorsement.

“We commend our chairman for standing by the truth and respecting the will of the people,” the statement read, noting his opposition to internal resistance as a mark of principled leadership.

In his reaction, Nwoko insisted the endorsement was legitimate, stating it took place during the official monthly stakeholders’ meeting of Delta North APC. According to him, over 7,000 party members were present, including the state chairman, senatorial chairman, members of the State Working Committee, all nine LG chairmen and their executives, ward chairmen, party elders, and even a member of the House of Representatives.

“A motion of confidence was moved and unanimously adopted for Mr. President, the governor, and myself,” Nwoko said. “Those three dissenting LG chairmen were present and didn’t object. Their later action was without proper consultation and holds no weight against the collective decision.”