Delta North Senator, Prince Ned Nwoko, has described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “historic moment” that must usher in a new era of transformative governance.
Nwoko in a statement on Thursday, titled “A New Dawn for New Delta and Anioma Statehood,”, commended the Senate Adhoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, declaring that the defection presents a unique opportunity to restructure Nigeria’s federating units and address decades of regional marginalization.
“This moment is not just about shifting allegiances, It is about the bold possibilities now within reach—possibilities like the creation of Anioma and New Delta States” Nwoko said.
He revealed that the APC had already committed to the creation of the two new states before the wave of defections from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) began, adding that Governor Oborevwori’s move to the APC—along with four other governors is both strategic and providentia.
“As Governor of Delta State, leading the charge among PDP governors now aligning with the APC, you have stepped into a party reenergized and focused,” the senator said, urging the governor to “leave behind the old politics and habits that led to the gradual decline of the PDP in Delta”.
The senator stressed that the proposed Anioma State would fulfill the aspirations of Delta North for political identity and parity, while New Delta would address structural asymmetries and deliver grassroots development across underserved regions of the state.
According to Nwoko, the APC now has the numerical strength to push through constitutional amendments without being forced into compromise. He called on Governor Oborevwori to fully align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that this moment represents a turning point for the South and Delta in particular.
The statement has already stirred conversations in political circles across Delta and beyond, as stakeholders begin to reassess the evolving political landscape and its implications for long-standing demands such as state creation and constitutional restructuring.
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