Delta South: Joel-Onowakpo, Diden rekindle battle for senatorial seat

Author: ObohPublished on: April 4, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
Delta South: Joel-Onowakpo, Diden rekindle battle for senatorial seat

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and Michael Diden, who contested the Delta South senatorial election in 2023, are preparing for a new competition for the APC party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Joel-Onowakpo, the previous election winner, and Diden, known as Ejele, will compete together for the party's ticket. They will be joined by Chief Malik Itiako Ikpokpo, a former chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria.

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