Senator Ned Nwoko of Delta North has praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for switching to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Naija News, Senator Nwoko said that Governor Oborevwori’s decision would help to bring the state closer to the federal government and benefit Delta residents more. The Chairman of the Senate Adhoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft urged Oborevwori to work with him in his attempt to remove Anioma and New Delta from the existing Delta State.
However, Senator Nwoko counseled Oborevwori to adopt the progressive agenda of the APC, abandon the politics of survival, and enter the politics of legacy.
It said: “A major chapter in our country’s political history is being rewritten with your brave defection to the All Progressives Congress. This moment is not simply about shifting allegiances, it is about the audacious possibilities now within grasp. We have a genuine opportunity to reorganize Nigeria’s federating units through constitutionally supported changes that promote justice, equity, and true federalism for the first time in decades.
“As Governor of Delta State, leading the charge among five PDP governors now aligning with the APC, you have stepped into a party reenergized and focused, a party that has already begun laying the groundwork for bold constitutional amendments. Chief among these is the creation of two new viable states: Anioma and New Delta. 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 marginalization.
“It now behoves on you to rise to this historic moment. The past must not be carried into the future. As scripture warns, ‘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.
Your defection ought to be revolutionary, not merely symbolic. This is your chance to adopt a fresh perspective and show a renewed commitment to inclusive development, justice, and progressive governance. It’s time to write the past wrongs down.
“The establishment of Anioma State will ultimately provide Delta North’s ambitions with a voice, identity, and institutional authority. The recognition of a people who have fought for equality with their relatives is long overdue.
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 tradeoffs 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.
“This is the golden hour for the South, and especially for Delta. Your move to the APC must be anchored in vision. Embrace the party’s progressive agenda. Lead the charge for constitutional reform. Leave behind the politics of survival and step into the politics of legacy.
“Your decision to align with the President and the Renewed Hope Agenda will ensure that New Delta State and Anioma are not left behind, but instead benefit immensely from the vast opportunities available at the centre.”
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