The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has advised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to abandon the “old habits” associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement directed at Oborevwori, Nwoko commended the governor for leaving the PDP but cautioned him to ensure that his move is transformative, not merely symbolic. He urged Oborevwori to discard the “old deals” that, according to him, contributed to the PDP’s decline in Delta State.
“Leave behind the politics of survival and step into the politics of legacy,” Nwoko said. “Old habits, old politics, and the old deals that led to the gradual decline of the PDP in Delta must be left behind.”
Nwoko also highlighted the APC’s commitment to constitutional amendments, including the creation of Anioma and New Delta states, noting that the party had already declared these initiatives as “done deals” before Oborevwori’s defection.
He encouraged the governor to embrace a new sense of purpose, lead efforts toward constitutional reforms, and prioritize fairness, inclusive development, and progressive governance.
“The creation of Anioma State will give voice, identity, and institutional power to the aspirations of Delta North,” Nwoko said. “The proposed New Delta will address deep internal asymmetries and empower neglected communities.”
Nwoko concluded by stressing that Oborevwori’s defection must be a catalyst for real change in Delta’s governance landscape.
