An aide to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Mr. Fred Oghenesivbe, has alleged that Senator Ned Nwoko’s recent departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was driven by fears that he would not secure the party’s governorship ticket in 2027.
Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, officially resigned from the PDP on Friday, submitting his resignation letter to his Ward 8 Chairman in Aniocha North Local Government Area.
In his letter, dated January 30, 2025, Nwoko explained that his decision stemmed from internal divisions within the party, which he described as irreconcilable.
He stated, “I write to formally resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a party I have proudly served as a foundation member since 1999.
“My decision to resign is, first and foremost, due to the deep divisions and factionalisation within the party. This fragmentation has made it increasingly difficult to foster unity and advance the collective interests of our people.
“Just this week, on 29 January, top party functionaries degenerated to the lowest levels, physically fighting one another due to the stated factions, which have become irreconcilable.
“While I bid farewell to my membership in the PDP, I assure all party members and my constituents of my unwavering dedication to statesmanship, unity, and the advancement of Delta North.”
However, reacting to Nwoko’s defection on Sunday in Asaba, Oghenesivbe, who serves as the Director General of the Delta State Orientation and Communication Bureau, dismissed the senator’s claims, attributing his exit to personal political ambitions.
“Senator Ned Nwoko defected because he is scared of not getting the PDP ticket in 2027. We all knew he would leave the party sooner or later. It is about 2027 politics and securing a ticket to run.
“In Delta today, Senator Nwoko has been disconnected from the PDP structure and has not been working with party leaders in the state. As of today, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is the leader of the PDP in the state, and Senator Nwoko has not been engaging well with the governor.
“So, Nwoko is somehow scared that he may not get the PDP ticket in 2027 because he has misrepresented our party at the national level,” Oghenesivbe stated.
Nwoko has yet to respond to the claims, leaving room for further speculation about his next political move.
