It does not benefit my constituents: Ned Nwoko rejects SUV, N10m monthly offer from Gov. Oborevwori

Senator Ned Nwoko, the representative of Delta North in the National Assembly, has made a bold statement by rejecting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s offer of a Land Cruiser vehicle and N10 million monthly.

Speaking in Idumuje Ugboko on Saturday, Nwoko expressed his dissatisfaction with the offer, citing that it doesn’t directly benefit his constituents.

Nwoko, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasized that his primary goal as a Senator is to improve the lives of his constituents, not to indulge in self-interest. He believes that the funds offered by the governor should be used for the people, rather than personal gain.

“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 stated.

The Senator further alleged that the PDP in Delta State was focused on self-perpetuation in power, which he said had deprived Delta of real political competition.

He boasted that the 25-year reign of the PDP in Delta State will come to an end in the 2027 general elections. He accused PDP leaders of prioritizing their personal interests and power retention over the well-being of the people.

Expressing excitement about joining the APC, Nwoko criticised the PDP for allegedly holding Delta State “hostage” for a quarter of a century, claiming that the state had failed to experience the necessary development for meaningful economic growth.