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The Senator representing Delta North senatorial district, Ned Nwoko has said that he has no interest in becoming the governor of the proposed Anioma State.
He explained that his support for the creation of the State stems from a deep commitment to the welfare and progress of his constituents at the national level.
Nwoko disclosed this during the Anioma stakeholders summit at the weekend in Asaba.
The lawmaker denied speculations surrounding his alleged gubernatorial ambitions amidst his fervent advocacy for the creation of Anioma State, adding that he is simply interested in advancing the welfare of his people.
He opined that the pioneer governor of Anioma State should come from the Ndokwa nation, a region that, despite its economic contributions through oil production, has long been marginalised.
“My goal is to secure freedom for my people. The first governor of Anioma state should come from Ndokwa land. Despite being home to three oil-producing local government areas, the Ndokwa region remains neglected, with its environment suffering from severe degradation,” Senator Nwoko stated.
He highlighted the benefits of state creation, drawing a parallel to the establishment of Delta state from the former Bendel State, pointing out that statehood can drive development, as evidenced by Asaba’s transformation from a small village to a thriving city once it became the capital of Delta state.
Nwoko noted the political advantages of creating Anioma state, including increased representation in the Senate, House of Representatives and state assembly.
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