Senator Nwoko Outshines Ex-Governor Okowa in Representation for Delta North, Analyst Claims

As the 2027 general elections loom, a critical assessment of representation for the Delta North Senatorial District, particularly among the Anioma people, is gaining traction. Public Affairs Analyst Tonnie Oganah has put forth a compelling argument that Senator Ned Nwoko is delivering more tangible benefits to the region than his predecessor, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

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Both ex-governor Okowa and distinguished Senator Prince Ned Nwoko have bought their expression of interests and nomination forms at a staggering cost of N20m each.

Oganah's analysis, rooted in community leadership and a review of public records, highlights Senator Nwoko's proactive engagement, most notably his championing of the Anioma State creation bill. This legislative push, which has secured multiple readings and political backing, is presented as a key initiative that could unlock significant economic opportunities and job creation for the Anioma people. In contrast, Oganah contends that Okowa's eight-year governorship, and his subsequent time as a senator, failed to yield comparable legacy projects or industrial development for Delta State as a whole, let alone the Anioma region.

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Their track record and achievements as senators are in the public domain and Google easily says Ned has achieved more as a senator compared to Okowa.

The comparison extends to infrastructure and human development. While roads were awarded under Okowa's administration, Oganah points to their sub-standard quality and a general lack of focus on the human development index or substantial investments. This critique stands in stark contrast to the potential economic uplift promised by the creation of Anioma State, a prospect Nwoko is actively pursuing. The narrative emerging from this analysis suggests a clear preference for Nwoko's forward-looking agenda, particularly the push for regional autonomy, over what is perceived as Okowa's less impactful tenure.

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The word Anioma was never mentioned even for once by Okowa during his time as senator! During his time as governor and till today, neither Anioma nor Delta state as a whole has any industry or legacy worth writing about. None!