Okowa and Morka Lead High-Stakes Unity Drive in Delta; Urge APC Stalwarts to Back Tinubu’s Federal Vision and Oborevwori’s State Agenda

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the Niger Delta, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, have joined forces to advocate for a unique bipartisan governance model.

During a high-level consultative meeting attended by dozens of APC chieftains and influential grassroots members, the two leaders made a rare joint appeal: support the federal government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while providing a stable environment for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to deliver on his “MORE” agenda in Delta State.

Speaking to the gathered APC members, Felix Morka emphasized that the era of “destructive opposition” must end for the sake of the state’s development. “While we remain proud members of the APC, we must recognize that the progress of Delta State is tied to the success of our Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, just as the nation’s progress is tied to President Tinubu,” Morka stated. “We are rallying our members to be partners in progress, not agents of stagnation.”

Ifeanyi Okowa, whose presence at the APC-heavy gathering was the highlight of the event, echoed these sentiments. He argued that the current economic climate defined by the 2025 Tax Reforms and the need for massive infrastructure requires all hands on deck. “Politics is over; governance has begun. We are here to ensure that Delta State speaks with one voice in Abuja,” Okowa noted.

The “Okowa-Morka” alliance is being interpreted as a strategic masterstroke to secure federal funding for major projects like the Delta deep-sea ports and the completion of the East-West Road within the 2026 fiscal year. By aligning the APC base with the PDP-led state government, the leaders hope to create a “frictionless” political zone that attracts investment.

However, the move has not been without controversy. Some APC hardliners in Delta have expressed concerns that “rallying for Oborevwori” might dilute the party’s identity ahead of the 2027 cycle. Conversely, PDP loyalists have questioned Okowa’s proximity to the APC leadership.

Despite the internal murmurs, the rally concluded with a resolve to form a cross-party committee that will monitor the implementation of federal and state projects in Delta. For the residents of the state, this alliance represents a glimmer of hope that 2026 will be defined by projects rather than protests.