Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly, has revealed that he quit the Peoples Democratic Party because Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Ifeanyi Okowa did not allow him to carry out his duties.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s aide, Mr. Fred Oghenesivbe, accused Senator Nwoko of fleeing the party out of fear of losing his PDP ticket in 2027.
In a rapid reply, Nwoko said on Monday that he had left the party because Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Ifeanyi Okowa opposed the establishment of Anioma state.
He said, “I left because I want to be able to get the support of the ruling party in the creation of Anioma state.
“The governor and Okowa, who are the leaders of PDP, are against the creation of Anioma state. I sought the support of PDP National, but they have been embroiled in destructive fights and have been unable to show leadership.
“The governor made sure that I wasn’t allowed to function. He dismissed all the projects that we had discussed during the campaigns, citing a lack of funds.
“Okpai power plant and Ogwashi-Uku dam are examples. I wasn’t allowed to nominate any board members, commissioners, or local government chairmen. I had to join the ruling party so as to be able to attract projects to my constituency. Time is running.”
