By Hyacinth Eku
Abuja
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate, has proved to be one of the best legislators to have ever represented the district at the National Assembly, with a record of achievements including his demand for Anioma State.
As Senator Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self-serving, unnecessary and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.
Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.
While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democracy, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.” He urged residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”
The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could trigger avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North. He maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election.
Chief Eboh cited key interventions by the senator in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes across the district. He further highlighted Nwoko’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, including the demand for Anioma State, noting that such representation was “unprecedented in the political history of the district.”
“Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation,” Eboh said.
He added that the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that the senator should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation. Eboh reaffirmed that Nwoko’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering, and called for sustained support for his return to the Senate, alongside continued backing for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
