A concerned indigene of Delta North Senatorial District has taken a swipe at Senator Ned Nwoko, accusing him of neglecting the urgent needs of his constituents in favour of pushing for the creation of Anioma State—a project the critic describes as self-serving.
In a strongly worded statement titled “Terrorist Ned Nwoko’s State of Entitlement”, social commentator Azuka Jebose expressed deep frustration over the deteriorating state of the region. He painted a grim picture of the current rainy season, lamenting that floodwaters have overwhelmed roads, markets, schools, hospitals, and communities.
“Our homeland is under siege from torrential rains, and the Senator we elected has turned his back on us,” Jebose stated. He further alleged that the lawmaker is more focused on a personal political quest—promoting Anioma State—while ignoring the people’s immediate hardships caused by erosion and poor infrastructure.
Jebose claimed that Nwoko has spent his time “touring Nigeria, promoting his dream of Anioma State to people who know nothing about us,” while those who voted for him continue to suffer. He said this ambition is nothing more than a “gimmick” aimed at positioning Nwoko as the prospective first governor of a non-existent state.
Tracing what he called a consistent pattern of broken promises, Jebose recounted Nwoko’s time in the House of Representatives in 2003. Back then, the senator had allegedly requested 33 acres of land from the late Obi of Idumuje Ugboko for a golf course and dairy farm meant to boost employment and development. Two decades later, Jebose said, there’s little to show for it.
He also pointed to the deplorable state of the Idumuje Ugboko–Onicha Ugbo road, describing it as nearly impassable. “No human being deserves to live in our flooded communities,” he lamented, warning that the region’s neglect could lead to greater social and environmental crises.
Regarding Nwoko’s proposed Sports University in Idumuje Ugboko, Jebose mocked the long delay in the school’s development. “We’re still waiting for students to be matriculated,” he said, casting doubt on the seriousness of the project.
Jebose also criticised Nwoko’s much-publicised malaria eradication initiative, branding it a publicity stunt. “How can someone who hasn’t eradicated mosquitoes from his own bedroom promise to rid the whole of Africa?” he asked sarcastically, recalling a photo-op event that featured British High Commission staff at Nwoko’s village.
He didn’t stop there. Jebose reminded Delta North youths of a campaign promise made by Nwoko in 2023—where he allegedly vowed to empower each Aniocha youth with ₦50 million in business support. “Three years in, have any of you received your ₦50 million?” he posed to the young people of the district.
Expressing concern over Nwoko’s persistent push for Anioma State, Jebose accused him of sidelining key figures in the region and trying to singlehandedly force the agenda forward. He said the senator was recently put in check by the Asagba of Asaba, who subtly reminded him that such an initiative cannot be a one-man mission.
“The Asagba of Asaba stood firm and reminded Nwoko that he cannot seek the creation of Anioma State alone,” Jebose said. He described the senator’s reaction during the encounter as uncomfortable, claiming Nwoko fumbled with his phone after being cautioned.
He praised the monarch for his courage, contrasting him with other traditional rulers in Anioma and Aniocha who, according to Jebose, have been compromised by alleged financial inducements during visits from the senator. “Long live the Asagba of Asaba,” he added.
Jebose concluded by calling for a shift in focus from Nwoko’s personal ambitions to the collective needs of Delta North residents. “Our homeland is beautiful and full of potential. But we must come together and urgently address the destruction of our roads and communities by erosion and flooding,” he said.
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