Senator Ned Nwoko claims Governor Sheriff Oborevwori fails to see how creating states helps everyone. He made these comments at an APC women's event in Ogwashi-Uku. The governor told his staff to fight against making Anioma State because he worries about losing power. Nwoko said the governor directly refused to back the new state plan during their talks. According to the determined senator, nothing will stop Anioma State from happening.
The proposal already passed second reading, with public hearings next before heading back for final Senate approval. Previous Delta North senators feared splitting the state because they missed the advantages, like having twice as many top officials. APC is the only party truly supporting this cause. Anyone from other parties claiming to support it just wants money rather than helping the Anioma people.
Nwoko joined APC after meeting President Tinubu on January 1st, 2025. Senate leaders told him clearly that Anioma State's creation would become their mission only if he switched parties. The senator asked himself if having presidential support meant joining APC made sense. Committee members from APC all support creating the new state. The bill continues moving forward despite local opposition.
The proposal already passed second reading, with public hearings next before heading back for final Senate approval. Previous Delta North senators feared splitting the state because they missed the advantages, like having twice as many top officials. APC is the only party truly supporting this cause. Anyone from other parties claiming to support it just wants money rather than helping the Anioma people.
Nwoko joined APC after meeting President Tinubu on January 1st, 2025. Senate leaders told him clearly that Anioma State's creation would become their mission only if he switched parties. The senator asked himself if having presidential support meant joining APC made sense. Committee members from APC all support creating the new state. The bill continues moving forward despite local opposition.
