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APC chieftain backs Nwoko’s re-election bid, warns against iInternal opposition

From The Punch · (15h ago) English

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TLDR

  • An APC chieftain, Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has endorsed Senator Ned Nwoko's re-election bid in Delta North Senatorial District.
  • Eboh warned against internal party opposition, citing selfish interests that could undermine peace and development.
  • He highlighted Nwoko's achievements in constituency projects, including rural roads, education, and empowerment programs.

Chief Emmanuel Eboh, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has thrown his weight behind Senator Ned Nwoko's pursuit of a second term in the Delta North Senatorial District. Eboh, a former Delta State civil commissioner, issued a stern warning against internal party dissent, asserting that such opposition is driven by self-serving motives and poses a threat to the region's stability and progress.

any opposition to Senator Nwoko’s second-term ambition is unnecessary and driven by selfish interests that do not reflect the will of the people.

— Chief Emmanuel EbohChief Emmanuel Eboh, an APC chieftain, stated his opposition to internal challenges against Senator Ned Nwoko's re-election bid.

Eboh emphasized that Senator Nwoko continues to command significant support across Anioma and should be allowed to concentrate on his legislative duties without the distraction of political contests. He argued that any challenge to Nwoko's re-election bid is not only unnecessary but also risks creating needless tension within the district. The chieftain also cautioned against the personalization of political structures, stressing that politics should remain a vehicle for service and development, not a tool for control or familial dominance.

Politics should not be reduced to a tool for control or family domination. It must remain focused on service and development.

— Chief Emmanuel EbohChief Emmanuel Eboh cautioned against the personalization of political structures in Delta North.

Highlighting Senator Nwoko's track record, Eboh pointed to numerous constituency projects, particularly in rural road construction, electrification, educational support, and empowerment initiatives. These accomplishments, he stated, have solidified Nwoko's standing among his constituents. Furthermore, Eboh lauded the senator's advocacy for Anioma identity and recognition, deeming it a crucial contribution to the region's political and cultural landscape. The APC chieftain concluded by urging stakeholders to resist internal divisions and maintain support for Senator Nwoko, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as political realignments for the 2027 general elections begin to take shape.

The senator has gone beyond expectations in representing his people. His focus has remained on development and legislative duties that contribute to national progress.

— Chief Emmanuel EbohChief Emmanuel Eboh praised Senator Nwoko's performance and dedication to his constituents.
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