Senator Ned Nwoko, the representative of Delta North
in the National Assembly, has made a bold statement by rejecting Governor
Sheriff Oborevwori’s offer of a Land Cruiser vehicle and N10 million monthly.
Speaking in Idumuje Ugboko on Saturday, Nwoko
expressed his dissatisfaction with the offer, citing that it doesn’t directly
benefit his constituents.
Nwoko, who recently defected to the All Progressives
Congress (APC), emphasized that his primary goal as a Senator is to improve the
lives of his constituents, not to indulge in self-interest. He believes that
the funds offered by the governor should be used for the people, rather than
personal gain.
“I am dissatisfied with the offer. I won’t accept the
offer of a Land Cruiser and N10 million monthly from the governor. The funds
should be used for the people rather than for self-interest. My primary goal as
a Senator is to improve the lives of my constituents,” Nwoko stated.
The Senator further alleged that the PDP in Delta
State was focused on self-perpetuation in power, which he said had deprived
Delta of real political competition.
He boasted that the 25-year reign of the PDP in Delta
State will come to an end in the 2027 general elections. He accused PDP leaders
of prioritizing their personal interests and power retention over the
well-being of the people.
Expressing excitement about joining the APC, Nwoko
criticised the PDP for allegedly holding Delta State “hostage” for a quarter of
a century, claiming that the state had failed to experience the necessary
development for meaningful economic growth.
Nwoko, who chairs the Senate Committee on Reparations
and Repatriation and the Senate Ad-hoc Committee investigating Crude Oil Theft
in the Niger Delta, stated that the PDP’s control of the state had left the
people with no choice but to endure stagnation.
“Imagine 25 years of PDP in Delta; there has been no
competition. For them, it’s business as usual,” he said.
Contrasting the situation with the political practices
in the United States, where power alternates between parties to ensure
progress. Nwoko vowed to end the “slavery” in Delta State, announcing that he
had found an alternative platform in the APC.
Nwoko believed that establishing Anioma State will
free Delta North from the constraints of PDP governance and bring greater
autonomy and opportunities to the region.
He criticised the state government’s reluctance to
support the creation of Anioma State, accusing PDP leaders of brainwashing the
people and preventing open discussions on the matter.
Despite this, Nwoko expressed confidence that with the
support of APC leaders at both state and federal levels, Anioma State would
eventually be realised, ensuring freedom for Delta people.
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