Supreme Leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of Ndokwa Nationn and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters Comrade Opia Joshua Ojieh, has called on Deltans, particularly those from the Delta North Senatorial District, to rally behind Governor Sheriff Oborevwor and Senator Ned Nwoko in their zeal to develop the state
Opia made the appeal during a meeting with PDP loyalists and youths at his residence in Kwale, Ndokwa West LGA, following his return from the United Kingdom.
Opia urged the people to allow both leaders to complete their first terms without unnecessary distractions and political infighting.
He praised Senator Nwoko’s dedication to addressing long-standing issues, especially the persistent power outages in Ndokwa Nation.
Opia , however dispelled rumors of any rift between Senator Nwoko and Governor Oborevwori, asserting that their relationship remains solid. He explained that Senator Nwoko’s request for the state government’s intervention in ongoing projects, such as the IPP and Ogwashi-Uku Dam, should not be viewed as a conflict, but rather as advocacy for the region’s development.
He encouraged people of Delta North Senatorial district to always support Senator Nwoko because he is the only prominent politician from the area who has consistently spoken up on critical issues.
According to him, “ The Senator has been advocating for the restoration of electricity in the region, particularly through the stepping down of Independent Power Plant (IPP) projects—a significant need, as Kwale has suffered from inconsistent electricity for over two decades despite hosting several international companies.
He advised those fanning the embers of disunity among PDP chieftains and members to desist forthwith, describing Senator Nwoko, as the only PDP Senator from Delta State, an as such deserves the full backing of the party and the people.
Opia urged Ndokwa people to stand firmly behind Senator Nwoko, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership at the National Assembly. He also called for continued support for Governor Oborevwori as both leaders work toward fulfilling their mandates for Delta North and the entire state.
Calling for unity, Opia condemned those attempting to undermine Senator Nwoko’s efforts, stating that his advocacy for his constituents is a constitutional duty that should be supported, not hindered. He pointed out that such neglect of important issues would not be tolerated in other regions like Ijaw, Isoko, or Urhobo, and questioned why Ndokwa Nation should continue to suffer in silence.
While emphasizing the need for unity, Opia underscored the importance of allowing both Senator Nwoko and Governor Oborevwori to focus on delivering results without being bogged down by internal political disputes.
