Ned Nwoko not taking offer of SUV, N10m monthly from Gov. Oborevwori
Senator Ned Nwoko
Ned Nwoko not taking offer of SUV, N10m monthly from Gov. Oborevwori.
This – 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.
While 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.
Excited 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 said 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.
Nwoko was 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.
