Ifeanyi Okowa
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19655.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ifeanyi Okowa is the former Governor of Delta State and was selected as Atiku Abubakar's running mate during the 2023 elections, a decision that aggravated divisions within the PDP, particularly among supporters of Nyesom Wike.
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Ifeanyi Okowa has reportedly sought his international passport held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission amid an investigation.
Okowa seeks passport release amid EFCC probe for medical triNigeria· 2026-06-23
Ifeanyi Okowa, who was the PDP’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, cited the need to align with the federal government.
Makinde rules out defection plans after meeting with TinubuNigeria· 2026-01-23
Ifeanyi Okowa was the PDP’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate who has joined the APC.
Opposition accuses Tinubu of forcing defections to APCNigeria· 2025-11-02
Ifeanyi Okowa is mentioned as the former governor and vice presidential candidate in the defunct PDP.
Akpabio Under Attack: PDP Slams Senate PresidentNigeria· 2025-07-06
Ifeanyi Okowa is a former governor and the 2023 vice-presidential candidate for the PDP.
APC Gains Five Governors: Tinubu's Re-election BoostNigeria· 2025-06-30
Ifeanyi Okowa is the immediate past Governor of Delta State.
Anioma State Creation: Nwoko Hosts APC MeetingNigeria· 2025-06-15
Ifeanyi Okowa, the former governor, also left the PDP amid the wave of defections.
Party Moves to Purge Disloyal MembersNigeria· 2025-06-08
Ifeanyi Okowa is a Senator and the predecessor of Sheriff Oborevwori who also defected to the APC.
Hurricane Tinubu set to sweep more states after Gov Eno’s defectionNigeria· 2025-06-07
Ifeanyi Okowa was the former governor of Delta State who left office in January 2023.
Concerns rise as multibillion equipment rot in Delta collegesNigeria· 2025-06-05
Ifeanyi Okowa is the former vice presidential candidate for the PDP who defected to the ruling APC.
Govs, BoT reconvene as NEC meeting stallsNigeria· 2025-05-27
Ifeanyi Okowa is the predecessor of Sheriff Oborevwori who also left the Peoples Democratic Party for the APC.
Olukoyede never held pre-defection meeting with any governorNigeria· 2025-05-24
Ifeanyi Okowa was the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 election.
APC backs Tinubu, opposition searches for strong competitorNigeria· 2025-05-23
Ifeanyi Okowa is mentioned as a predecessor to Sheriff Oborevwori who joined the APC.
APC courts opposition govs with high-stakes offersNigeria· 2025-05-20
Ifeanyi Okowa is the immediate past governor of Delta State who also defected from the PDP to the APC.
People who defected with Oborevwori to APC are returning to PDP – Ex-aide, OjeiNigeria· 2025-05-18
Ifeanyi Okowa is the immediate past governor of Delta State who was questioned by Reuben Abati.
Oshiomhole dares Abati to a ‘street fight’ over ‘disrespectful’ commentsNigeria· 2025-05-14
Ifeanyi Okowa is the former Governor of Delta State who defected from the PDP.
Saraki panel mobilises PDP bigwigs against defectionsNigeria· 2025-05-14
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his immediate predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and other erstwhile leaders and members of the PDP moved to the All Progressives Congress.
PDP may not survive till 2027 — Suswam warnsNigeria· 2025-05-13
Ifeanyi Okowa is mentioned as one of the key officials who switched parties to the APC.
Saraki chairs PDP govs' seven-member reconciliation committeeNigeria· 2025-05-12Ifeanyi Okowa was the PDP’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate who defected to the APC.
Anti-Tinubu forces reel from defection blowsNigeria· 2025-05-11
Ifeanyi Okowa is a former Governor who joined the APC.
PDP govs in emergency talks with party bigwigsNigeria· 2025-05-11
Ifeanyi Okowa has denied allegations that he refunded over ₦500 billion to the state government as part of a covert arrangement to avoid prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Okowa denies N500bn refund as Oborevwori visits TinubuNigeria· 2025-05-07Ifeanyi Okowa is the former Governor of Delta State who left the PDP to join the APC.
Eight Rep members defect to APC, PDP – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-05-06
Ifeanyi Okowa is mentioned as a predecessor of Victor Ojei who defected to the APC.
Oborevwori's ex-SSA mobilises against gov, APCNigeria· 2025-05-05Ifeanyi Okowa is a former Governor who defected to the APC, contributing to the PDP's challenges.
PDP govs strike deal with WikeNigeria· 2025-05-04Former governor Ifeanyi Okowa is mentioned as one of those who criticized Nwaka for joining the APC.
Those who mocked me for joining APC are now members – Ex-Delta commissionerNigeria· 2025-05-02
Okowa, who was the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, said he and his successor joined the ruling party to connect Delta State to Aso Rock.
I don’t need to join APC to be close to Tinubu — OttiNigeria· 2025-05-02
His immediate predecessor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has led PDP stakeholders to the ruling party, APC.
Baba-Ahmed back on the hustingsNigeria· 2025-05-01
Ifeanyi Okowa, the man who could have become the vice president in 2023, is now crawling on his face to join the APC.
Nigerian politicians cannot afford oppositionNigeria· 2025-05-01
Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa is mentioned as having left the PDP amidst internal dissatisfaction with Atiku's leadership.
Wike fires back at Atiku, Dele Momodu over zoning commentNigeria· 2025-05-01
Oborevwori officially defected to the APC alongside former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
Oborevwori urges Ibori to join APCNigeria· 2025-04-30
