Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, is reportedly set to officially leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to alleged marginalization by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and frustration within the PDP.
Speaking on Arise TV, Nwoko’s Director of Communications, Gloria Okolugbo, disclosed that the senator had informed Delta North stakeholders, his supporters, and constituents about his intention to defect from the PDP.
According to Okolugbo, “Senator Nwoko came prepared to serve and deliver the dividends of good governance to Anioma people, but regrettably, he has not enjoyed the cooperation and support of his party, the PDP, in pursuing his vision, even as the only PDP senator in Delta State.”
She outlined instances of alleged neglect and frustration by Governor Oborevwori and the PDP, including the refusal to fund the Okpai Independent Power Project (IPP) to supply electricity to over 60 communities in Delta North and the lack of support for the Ogwashi-Uku Dam to provide water to the area.
Okolugbo stated that Nwoko felt it was futile to remain in a party where his promises to Delta North residents could not be fulfilled.
She also blamed the Delta PDP for lacking internal democracy and revealed that the senator’s defection to the APC would soon be made public.
“With Senator Ned Nwoko’s imminent defection, the ruling APC will now have all three senators from Delta State under its fold,” Okolugbo said, adding that palpable tension has already gripped the PDP camp in the state over the development.
She further explained that Nwoko had made efforts to resolve internal party issues but was met with resistance.
“There has been a lot of groundwork and attempts to speak to the internal party structures to resolve the issues affecting Delta North. However, with no meaningful resolution, Senator Nwoko is now left with no choice but to move on.”
Okolugbo emphasized that factionalization within the PDP contributed to Nwoko’s decision, stating, “One of the key reasons for a legislator or a serving member to defect is factionalization.
You don’t need to see violence before you know there’s factionalization in a party.”
She also highlighted Nwoko’s commitment to delivering good governance, noting that his defection would strengthen the democratic process in Delta State.
“As it stands, Delta PDP has lost all three senators to the APC—a development that could spell doom for the PDP in the state,” she concluded.
Nwoko’s defection, when finalized, will mark a significant political shift in Delta State and potentially impact the PDP’s influence in the region.
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