The senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has advised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) behind as he joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Following Oborevwori’s defection, Nwoko advised the governor in a statement to make his decision to join the APC transformative.
Although he praised the governor for ditching the PDP, he recommended him to abandon “old deals” that had ruined Delta State’s opposition party.
Nwoko said, “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 further claimed that the ruling party has already begun planning constitutional revisions, including the establishment of Anioma and New Delta states.
“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,” he said.
As a result, he urged Oborevwori to embrace a new sense of purpose, take the lead on constitutional reforms, and renew his commitment to fairness, inclusive development, and progressive governance.
He said, “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.
“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.”
