Ned Nwoko, the representative of Delta North in the Senate, officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday. The announcement was made in his hometown of Idumuje-Ugboko, located in the Aniocha North Local Government Area, where Nwoko addressed his supporters, outlining his reasons for the dramatic shift in allegiance.
Nwoko explained that his decision to join the APC was motivated by a desire to align with the current administration’s vision. “I want to join forces with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ mantra to move Nigeria forward,” he told the crowd, expressing confidence in the direction the country is headed under the APC. His defection comes at a time when political realignments have been prominent in the country’s political landscape.
This move follows closely on the heels of another significant defection in Delta State. Six weeks ago, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the daughter of former Governor James Ibori and a representative of the Ethiope Constituency in the House of Representatives, also left the PDP for the APC. Her shift was seen as part of a growing trend of defections from the opposition party in the region.
Nwoko’s decision to leave the PDP was rooted in his dissatisfaction with the party’s governance in Delta State. He expressed frustration with the inability of the state government to deliver on promises and meet the needs of the people in his constituency. “The PDP government failed to deliver the benefits of democracy to my people,” he said, emphasizing that the failure to address basic issues was a significant motivator behind his decision.
The senator further elaborated on the challenges faced by his constituents, stating that his primary motivation for entering politics was to bring tangible solutions to the problems affecting his community. “The issues of the people have not been adequately addressed,” he remarked, highlighting the lack of progress under the current administration in Delta State.
In his speech, Nwoko called for a “progressive change,” signaling his commitment to finding alternative solutions to the challenges that have long plagued his constituency. He expressed a strong desire to be part of a political movement that would offer new approaches to governance, aiming to improve the living standards and well-being of the people in his region.
