**Senator Onowakpo-Thomas Faces New Challenger in 2027 Elections** Nigerians across the country are familiar with the politics of Delta State, and one of the ongoing battles is the senatorial race in the Delta South Senatorial District. Michael Diden, popularly known as 'Ejele,' a seasoned politician and former Board Chairman of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has declared his intention to challenge Senator Joel Onowakpo-Thomas in the 2027 elections. In a recent empowerment program organized by Nicholas Efele, Executive Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at DESOPADEC, Ejele made his intentions known. He argued that Senator Onowakpo-Thomas has overstayed his usefulness in the Senate and that the people of Delta South are yearning for change. Ejele believes that his own experience and track record make him the best candidate to represent the district. During the 2023 elections, Ejele contested under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and won in seven local government areas, while Senator Onowakpo-Thomas won only one. Ejele is confident that this time around, he will win all eight local government areas in the Delta South Senatorial District, a feat he is calling "8/8". The new electoral reform that allows card-carrying party members to participate in selecting candidates for primaries is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming elections. Ejele believes that this reform will enable the people of Delta South to choose a candidate who truly represents their interests. As the 2027 elections draw near, it's clear that Senator Onowakpo-Thomas has a new challenger in Ejele. The question on everyone's mind is, can Ejele succeed where others have failed, and will he be able to unseat the incumbent senator? Only time will tell.