Ned Nwoko to Oborevwori: Don’t bring old PDP habits into APC

Ned Nwoko to Oborevwori: Don’t bring old PDP habits into APC

 Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta north, has asked
Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta state, to leave behind the “old habits”
of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he begins a new political journey in
the All Progressives Congress (APC).

 

In a statement addressed to the governor following his
recent defection, Nwoko warned that the move must not just be symbolic but
transformative, urging Oborevwori to “leave behind the politics of survival and
step into the politics of legacy”.

 

“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,” Nwoko said.

 

He praised the governor’s decision to join the APC,
describing it as a bold step that opens new possibilities for Delta state and
Nigeria’s political future.

 

The lawmaker noted that the APC, “reenergised and focused,”
had already begun laying the groundwork for constitutional amendments,
including the creation of Anioma and New Delta states.

 

“Chief among these is the creation of two new viable states:
Anioma and New Delta,” he said.

 

“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.”

 

The senator asked the governor to lead the charge for
constitutional reforms and demonstrate renewed dedication to fairness,
inclusive development, and progressive governance.

 

“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,” Nwoko said.

 

“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.”

Source: Ned Nwoko to Oborevwori: Don’t bring old PDP habits into APC

 - NigerianEye

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