Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has announced his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, marking a significant political shift from his previous alignment with the opposition.
Okowa made the disclosure on Saturday while addressing a campaign rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He stated that he has "seen the light" and decided to back the current administration, noting that the political landscape has changed since the last election cycle.
In 2023, Okowa served as the running mate for Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, he emphasized that time has passed and his political stance has evolved. "I was in another ticket in 2023 but I have now seen the light. I have seen what Tinubu is doing. I have seen where Nigeria is going. I cannot stay in darkness when there is light," Okowa said.
The former governor praised President Tinubu for making hard decisions that are beginning to yield positive results for the nation. He asserted that the President has demonstrated a genuine commitment to the welfare of Nigeria, a factor that influenced his decision to switch parties.
Okowa clarified that his move to the APC is driven by a desire to see Delta State and Nigeria progress, rather than personal gain. He acknowledged his past experience in the opposition, stating, "I am not here to deceive anybody. I have been in opposition before. I know what it is to be in opposition. But when you see the truth, you must follow the truth."
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
