Delta Senator Ned Nwoko dumps PDP, cites party’s division
Ned Nwoko, the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deep divisions and factional crises within the party.
Nwoko, in a letter dated Thursday, January 30, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 8, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, expressed disappointment over the current state of the party, which he said had made it challenging to foster unity and serve the interests of the people.
He said, “My decision to resign is primarily due to the deep divisions and factionalization within the party. Just this week, on January 29, top party functionaries degenerated into physical fights, exposing the irreconcilable differences within the PDP.”
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Nwoko, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriations, acknowledged the PDP for providing him with the platform to contest the 2023 senatorial election. However, he noted that the current party structure in Delta was no longer conducive to fulfilling his campaign promises.
“During my campaign, I made solemn and actionable promises to my constituents. However, the current structure of the PDP in our state has not been conducive to realising these commitments. After careful consideration, I have decided that stepping away from the party is necessary to fulfil my obligations to my people,” he said.
“While I bid farewell to my membership in the PDP, I remain dedicated to statesmanship, unity, and the advancement of our people. My decision is rooted in the best interest of those I serve,” Nwoko emphasized.
Source: Daily Trust
