By Tony Oluka
ABUJA/Nigeria: The race for the House of Representatives seat representing Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West and Ukwuani Federal Constituency in Delta State is set to feature 11 candidates, according to the candidate list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This is contrary to our earlier report of seven candidates.
The field includes the incumbent lawmaker, Ezechi Nnamdi Prince of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and 10 other candidates representing different political parties.
The constituency’s electoral contest brings together candidates from Accord, Action Alliance, Action Peoples Party, African Democratic Congress, APC, Allied Peoples Movement, Democratic Leadership Alliance, Labour Party, National Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party and Social Democratic Party.
With the full field now identified, the contest is expected to draw attention to the candidates’ political platforms, development proposals, legislative priorities and capacity to represent the interests of constituents across the three local government areas.
INEC’s 11-candidate list
The candidates and their political parties, in the serial order contained in the INEC list, are:
- Okei Chukutem Felix — Accord (A)
- Enubizor Nicholas Onyekachukwu — Action Alliance (AA)
- Ajeh Victor Onyeka — Action Peoples Party (APP)
- Magbulu Ebele Mabel — African Democratic Congress (ADC)
- Ezechi Nnamdi Prince — All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Ndidi Chibueze Charles — Allied Peoples Movement (APM)
- Uzouku Chidi Prince — Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA)
- Ossamulu Emmanuel Chukwuyenim — Labour Party (LP)
- Nwokolo Ugochukwu Lucky — National Democratic Congress (NDC)
- Osanebi Ufeli Beneth — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- Stephen Abigail — Social Democratic Party (SDP)
The list reflects the candidates identified in the INEC document reviewed by Ndokwa Reporters.
Ezechi’s re-election bid places record in focus
Ezechi Nnamdi Prince, the APC candidate and incumbent representative, assumed office in June 2023 and is seeking another mandate from the constituency.
Reports during his tenure have highlighted areas including education, infrastructure, healthcare, electricity advocacy and youth empowerment. These issues are likely to feature in discussions surrounding his record in office and the expectations of voters.
As the incumbent, Ezechi enters the contest with a legislative and constituency-service record that his supporters may seek to defend, while opponents are expected to present alternative approaches to development and representation.
The election will therefore provide an opportunity for constituents to assess the administration of the seat since 2023 and compare the incumbent’s record with the proposals of the other candidates.
Mabel outlines inclusive development agenda
Magbulu Ebele Mabel, the African Democratic Congress candidate, has presented an agenda focused on inclusive growth, youth empowerment, employment creation and improved community development.
In an interview published in May 2026, the real estate professional said her political ambition was driven by a desire to provide more effective representation and translate ideas into tangible development for the constituency.
Her stated priorities include skills acquisition and job creation for youths, support for small businesses and local entrepreneurs, improved access to education and healthcare, and partnerships aimed at attracting investment.
Mabel also identified infrastructure and electricity as important development concerns, particularly in communities such as Amai, where she said the pace of development had not matched the needs of residents.
Her development vision extends to leveraging her experience in real estate to promote investment, affordable housing and structured growth in the constituency.
The ADC candidate has also emphasised the legislative nature of the House of Representatives position, indicating that her development agenda would involve relevant legislation, policy advocacy and engagement with government institutions.
Enubizor’s agenda targets jobs, skills and enterprise development
Enubizor Nicholas Onyekachukwu of the Action Alliance is another candidate whose political agenda has been publicly outlined.
In an interview published by Ndokwa Reporters, Enubizor presented proposals centred on employment creation, skills development, enterprise support and community development.
His agenda places emphasis on improving economic opportunities for constituents, particularly through initiatives designed to strengthen the capacity of young people and support local businesses.
The proposals reflect a development approach that seeks to combine employment opportunities with skills acquisition and enterprise support as part of the broader effort to improve living conditions in Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West and Ukwuani.
If elected, the implementation of such an agenda would require legislative advocacy, engagement with relevant government agencies and constituency-focused initiatives capable of translating policy priorities into practical outcomes.
Further details on the proposed mechanisms for delivering employment, skills acquisition and enterprise support are expected to emerge through the campaign.
Nwokolo returns to the political contest
Nwokolo Ugochukwu Lucky, the National Democratic Congress candidate, has featured in earlier reporting concerning his political aspiration to represent the constituency.
He was listed as a co-author of a 2022 research paper on staff development and organisational effectiveness, published in the EPRA International Journal of Socio-Economic and Environmental Outlook.
His political activities were also reported in March 2022, when Delta Pride reported that Ndokwa youths in politics purchased nomination and expression-of-interest forms for his bid to contest the House of Representatives seat in the 2023 election.
His appearance on the current INEC list places him among the candidates seeking the constituency’s mandate in the forthcoming election.
Seven candidates yet to unveil detailed programmes
Beyond the policy positions already associated with Mabel and Enubizor, detailed manifestoes or campaign programmes for the remaining candidates have not been established in the materials reviewed for this report.
The candidates are Okei Chukutem Felix of Accord; Ajeh Victor Onyeka of the Action Peoples Party; Ndidi Chibueze Charles of the Allied Peoples Movement; Uzouku Chidi Prince of the Democratic Leadership Alliance; Ossamulu Emmanuel Chukwuyenim of the Labour Party; Osanebi Ufeli Beneth of the Peoples Democratic Party; and Stephen Abigail of the Social Democratic Party.
Their programmes and policy priorities are expected to be unveiled or further publicised as the election approaches.
The emergence of the 11-candidate field offers voters across the constituency a wider range of political platforms and personalities to consider. Campaign activities will provide opportunities for the candidates to explain their positions on representation, education, healthcare, infrastructure, employment, youth development and community welfare.
Election to test competing visions for the constituency
The contest for the Ndokwa East/Ndokwa West/Ukwuani federal seat is expected to develop around the candidates’ ability to connect their political promises with the practical needs of constituents.
While the incumbent will seek to defend his record and secure another term, the challengers will be required to demonstrate how their proposed programmes would deliver effective representation and development.
As political activities gather momentum, voters will have the opportunity to examine the candidates’ manifestoes, records, eligibility and policy priorities before making their choice.
The election will ultimately place the competing visions for the constituency before the electorate, with the outcome determining who will represent Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West and Ukwuani in the House of Representatives.
