The Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has launched a scathing attack on former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, accusing him of repeated acts of betrayal in pursuit of political power.
In a statement released, Frank claimed that Okowa’s recent alleged disloyalty to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 presidential election was not an isolated incident. He said, “This is not Okowa’s first betrayal; he stabbed Ibori in the back because of power.”
Frank was referring to the political fallout between Okowa and his predecessor and former mentor, James Ibori, during the 2022 PDP primaries and subsequent presidential campaign, when Okowa emerged as Atiku’s running mate over Ibori’s preferred candidate.
According to Frank, Okowa’s pattern of political backstabbing has cost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) significant internal cohesion, contributing to its failure to reclaim the presidency in 2023.
He urged party stakeholders to be cautious of Okowa’s ambition, warning that his actions have consistently undermined trust and party unity. “A man who could betray Ibori and later Atiku cannot be trusted with any serious political alliance,” Frank said.
Neither Okowa nor his media team has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
Political analysts suggest Frank’s remarks reflect ongoing tensions within the PDP as it struggles to rebuild after the election loss and internal divisions among its top figures.
Source: Daily Post
