Threat to Nwoko's Re-election May Jeopardise Anioma State Creation Bid, Says Group

The long-standing quest for the creation of Anioma State faces a potential setback, with the Anioma State Creation movement warning that threats to Senator Ned Nwoko's re-election could undermine the seven-decade-old campaign. The group expressed concern that the aspirations of people across Anioma's nine local government areas in Delta State could be jeopardized at a critical juncture.

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No person in the history of Anioma has ever sacrificed half as much of his time and personal resources into liberating his people.

According to the movement's Media Director, Tonnie Oganah, Senator Nwoko is a committed advocate who has devoted considerable time and personal resources to the cause. "No person in the history of Anioma has ever sacrificed half as much of his time and personal resources into liberating his people," Oganah stated, noting Nwoko's recognized contributions in the Senate.

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That the state creation has been delayed is due to the divisive nature of the unpatriotic politics of the opponents of the state creation guaranteed to empower the people as well as liberate them.

The group attributes delays in the state creation process to "divisive and unpatriotic politics" from opponents. They argue that Nwoko's convincing win in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries reflects the people's recognition of the Anioma State project's potential benefits, including jobs, appointments, and improved livelihoods, which they believe will also reduce crime.

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They understand that they are the beneficiaries of the new state and so, being rational people, they will naturally support Ned as he is their servant-leader that will usher in new jobs, appointments, opportunities and life more abundant for every Anioma son or daughter, young or old, educated or not, rich or poor. Crime will naturally reduce when the youths are gainfully employed and engaged.

Appealing to the APC leadership and President Bola Tinubu, the movement called for "justice for Ned Nwoko and the entire Anioma nation," emphasizing their loyalty to the party and the president. They cautioned against betrayal by individuals who, they claim, did not genuinely support the APC, urging the party to be wary of such figures.

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We therefore call on the authorities of APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure justice for Ned Nwoko and the entire Anioma nation at large as we have been loyal citizens of Nigeria as well as supporters of President Tinubu.