Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta North, has asked Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta State Governor, to abandon the old habits of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he is now a member of All Progressives Congress (APC).
Gatekeepers News reports that Nwoko in a statement addressed to Oborevwori, said that the move must be more than symbolic and urged to move beyond the politics of survival and embrace the politics of legacy.
He said, “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Old habits, old politics, and the old deals that led to the gradual decline of the PDP in Delta must be left behind.”
Naoko praised the governor’s decision to join APC, describing it as a bold step that opens new possibilities for Delta State and Nigeria’s political future.
The senator noted that APC, now reenergized and focused, has already begun laying the groundwork for significant constitutional amendments, particularly the creation of Anioma and New Delta states.
He added, “Let me remind you, this agenda was declared a done deal by the party leadership long before your defection, a testament to the APC’s commitment to correcting historical imbalances and ending regional marginalisation.”
Nwoko advised the Governor to lead the charge for constitutional reforms and demonstrate renewed dedication to fairness, inclusive development, and progressive governance.
He said, “Your defection must not be symbolic; it must be transformative. This is your opportunity to embrace a new sense of purpose and demonstrate renewed dedication to progressive governance, fairness, and inclusive development.”
“The creation of Anioma state will finally give voice, identity, and institutional power to the aspirations of Delta North. It is a long overdue recognition of a people who have sought parity with their kinsmen.”
“The proposed New Delta will address the deep internal asymmetries within the current Delta state structure. It will empower neglected communities, bring government closer to the people, and unlock new paths for economic growth.”
“For the first time, the APC is armed with the numbers to amend the constitution. This time, we can fulfill these promises without demanding painful trade-offs from the South. We are not lobbying from a place of weakness; we are standing firmly in a position of strength.”
“These changes are more than political. They are economic necessities. They are about focused governance, better infrastructure, increased federal allocation, and grassroots democracy. Two new states will mean two new engines of development.”
