Aniocha North LGA, Delta state – The federal lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ned Nwoko, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
TimesNow.com.ng recalls that Nwoko’s defection to the APC is all about 2027 politics and purported threats to his return ticket to the senate.
Nwoko defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
The federal lawmaker announced his defection from the PDP to APC in his hometown of Idumuje Ugboko, Aniocha North local government area of Delta state.
According to Daily Trust, Nwodo declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubuâs âRenewed Hopeâ agenda during his defection.
Nwokoâs defection means that all three senators representing Delta state including Ede Dafinone, and Joel Onowakpo Thomas are now members of the APC.
The lawmakerâs Director of Communications, Hon. Gloria Okolugbo, said Nwoke decided to defect to the APC after being frustrated with the PDPâs inability to support his developmental goals for the Anioma people.
Okulugbo made this known in a statement issued on Sunday, January 19, The Sun reports.
She explained that Nwoke had a series of consultative meetings with stakeholders, supporters, and constituents in Delta North before making the decision.
Nwokoâs spokesperson highlighted the lack of support for the Okpai Independent Power Plant (IPP) step-down to provide electricity to over 60 communities, and the Ogwashi-Uku Dam to ensure water supply in the region as some of the vital projects that led to the grievances.
Okulugbo said that the federal lawmaker sees no need to remain in the PDP where his campaign promises to the people cannot be fulfilled.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Nwoko has said the agitation for Anioma state has always been driven by the Anioma people who are of Igbo descent and reside in the northern part of Delta state.
The lawmaker said the Anioma people, though located in Delta, share a distinct Igbo cultural identity that is remarkably different from the Urhobo and Itsekiri ethnic groups in the state.
Nwoko asserted that state creation has historically been a tool for promoting unity, addressing ethnic grievances, and fostering development, and Igbo ancestors endorsed Anioma state.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
