It is obvious that marching orders have been given to the hordes of 300,000 aides to launch a full-scale assault, armed with nothing but recycled talking points and a stunning lack of comprehension. The target? Senator Ned Nwoko’s Move into the APC. The mission? To drown common sense in a flood of excuses, half-truths, and laughable attempts at revisionist history.
Apparently, the senator’s move has sent certain quarters into an uncontrollable frenzy, scrambling to piece together a counter-narrative, no matter how ridiculous. And what do they come up with? A lengthy, bitter rant masquerading as analysis—one that would be amusing if it weren’t so embarrassingly hollow. Their grand argument? That Ned Nwoko is imagining division in Delta PDP, that he never engaged the governor on Okpai IPP, and that he is misleading the people about Delta North’s development. Ah, the beauty of wishful thinking—if you repeat a poorly constructed lie enough times, surely it must become the truth.
But since we’re here, let’s do the necessary public service of breaking things down for the intellectually stranded.
First, the laughable claim that there is no division in Delta PDP. Truly a masterpiece in self-delusion. The party is hanging together by nothing but whispers and wishful thinking, yet we are expected to believe it is a portrait of unity. But, of course, admitting reality would require honesty—something perpetually absent from the playbook of those who mistake blind loyalty for strategy.
Then comes the intellectual somersault of the year: “Okpai IPP is a federal project, so the governor has no business funding it.” Ah, the selective memory at play! The same people who celebrate when Delta State steps in to fix federal roads and handle federal responsibilities suddenly discover governance protocols when it serves their argument. A power project that would directly benefit the people is now magically out of reach? The hypocrisy is so rich, it deserves its own budget line.
And then, the Ogwashi-Uku dam debacle. So let’s get this straight: A senator lobbies for the federal government to hand over a project, the bureaucracy drags its feet, and somehow, he is to blame? What a spectacular display of logic—or, rather, the lack thereof. With this level of reasoning, it’s no wonder Delta North, a region overflowing with human capital, continues to endure the tragicomedy of low-level political leadership that mistakes volume for wisdom.
And now, to the pièce de résistance—the desperate attempt to anoint a “benefactor” as the patron saint of Delta North’s development. Nothing screams deffective governance quite like shouting figures without context. “150 projects,” “₦2 billion per local government,” “₦50 billion for roads.” Wonderful statistics! Now, let’s talk impact. Let’s discuss tangible development. Because when all is said and done, a PowerPoint presentation does not pave roads, budget allocations do not equate to visible change, and lofty figures mean nothing if the people they are meant to serve remain unimpressed.
Then comes the final act in this circus: “Ned Nwoko is not as popular as the governor.” Oh, the irony! If he were so insignificant, why the hysteria? Why the relentless essays, the nervous rebuttals, the frantic attempt to control the narrative? The obsession is almost touching. It appears the very presence of a leader with real influence, vision, and global reach has shaken a system that has, for too long, been comfortable with mediocrity.
And for those who imagine that his defection means he will be gagged—what an exquisite delusion! If anything, his voice will only grow louder, his scrutiny sharper, and his oversight role even more unshakable. Wishing it away will not make it so.
But here’s where reality truly sets in: while some are busy trying to spin fairy tales, the House of Representatives has released a list of proposed states, a move that should spark a flicker of reality—this is the moment for actualizing long-held dreams of statehood. But instead of recognizing the Senate’s ongoing negotiations and the serious review process, we have political commentators labeling an advanced Senate process, a scam because of a House proposal, which common sense should recieve as hope for realisation. Now the two houses are addressing State creation. Even those who should know better are genuinely confused—because when you tell a lie long enough, you start believing it.
So, let’s get this straight: creating Warri State will still leave the rest of Delta intact, requiring a renaming exercise—same page, same reality. Especially since legislative practice demands that both chambers harmonize their decisions. So, who really loses in the long run? That the Two State Solution Prince Ned has been proposing all the while right there.
2027 shall right the wrongs.
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