Senator Nwoko Blasts PDP Over Delta Governor’s Alleged SUV, N10m Monthly Offer, “I Am Dissatisfied”
- Senator Ned Nwoko has rejected Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's offer of a Land Cruiser and N10 million monthly
- The politician said the Delta state governor should use that amount of money for the people rather than self-interest
- The federal lawmaker vowed to end 'slavery' in Delta under the PDP after founding an alternative platform in the APC
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events
Delta state - Senator Ned Nwoko has stated that he won’t accept the alleged offer of a Land Cruiser and N10 million monthly from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State.
Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the 10th National Assembly, said Governor Oborevwori should rather use the money to improve people's lives and not for self-interest.
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According to Leadership, Nwoko made these remarks recently while speaking at Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North local government area of the State.
He is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation and the Senate Ad-hoc Committee investigating Crude Oil Theft in the Niger Delta.
The federal lawmaker said Governor Oborevwori's alleged offer was not directly beneficial to his constituents and he had thus turned him down.
“I am dissatisfied with the offer. I won’t accept the offer of a Land Cruiser and N10 million monthly from the governor. The funds should be used for the people rather than for self-interest. My primary goal as a Senator is to improve the lives of my constituents."
Nwoko also accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of self-perpetuating power, which deprived the people of Delta State of real political competition.
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The newly joined All Progressives Congress (APC) senator further declared that the 25-year reign of the PDP in Delta State would come to an end in the 2027 general elections.
He further accused PDP leaders of prioritising their personal interests and power retention over the well-being of the people and holding the state 'hostage' for 25 years.
According to Nwoko, Delta State had not experienced development or meaningful economic growth and the PDP’s control of the oil-rich state had left the people stagnated.
“Imagine 25 years of PDP in Delta; there has been no competition. For them, it’s business as usual."
He contrasted the situation in Delta State with the political practices in the United States, where power alternates between parties to ensure progress. Nwoko also vowed to end the so-called 'slavery' through the APC.
Senate confirms Senator Nwoko's defection to APC
Legit.ng also previously reported that the Nigerian Senate confirmed the defection of Nwoko to the ruling party.
The senator had resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before he was welcomed to the ruling APC.
According to Nwoko, the current crisis rocking the PDP posed a threat to his political career and his aspirations.
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