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Senator Nwoko heaps blame on Delta Governor Oborevwori, Ifeanyi Okwa for making him dump PDP

Senator Ned Munir Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District has heaped blame on the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the immediate past Governor of the State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for making him dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Nwoko announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress, on Friday 31st February, 2025, citing irreconcilable crisis in PDP.

The lawmaker was reacting to claims by the aide to Governor Oborevwori that Nwoko defected out of panic of losing 2027 election which he intended to recontest.
The Governor’s aide, Fred Oghenesivbe, carpeted Senator Nwoko for any reasbehind his defection, insisting that he was afraid of losing PDPD tivket for a return to the National Assembly in 2027.
This however drew reaction from Nwoko on Monday February 3, explaining that: “I left because I want to secure the ruling party’s support for the creation of Anioma State.
“The governor and Okowa, who are PDP leaders, oppose this. I sought PDP’s backing at the national level, but internal conflicts have paralyzed leadership.”
He further accused the Delta governor of sidelining him and neglecting agreed-upon projects.
“The governor ensured that I wasn’t allowed to function. He abandoned all the projects we discussed during campaigns, citing a lack of funds.
“The Okpai power plant and Ogwashi-Uku dam are clear examples. I had no input in board appointments, commissioner nominations, or local government chairmen selection.
“I had to join the ruling party to attract development to my constituency—time is running out,” he added.
Reacting to Nwoko’s defection, Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, dismissed its impact, stating that PDP remains strong.
“The same Ned Nwoko defected to APGA in 2003, PDP won. He left for DPP in 2011, PDP won again. Now, he has left PDP, but we are not bothered. PDP will still win Delta North in 2027. Right now, our focus is on governance, not politics,” Aniagwu said.
