Why I won’t accept Delta Governor’s offer of an SUV, N10m monthly — Senator Ned Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly, has reportedly refused to accept a Land Cruiser vehicle and a monthly stipend of N10 million offered by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Nwoko resolved the matter over the weekend in Idumuje Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area, according to LEADERSHIP.

The offer was rejected by the former businessman who is now a congressman since it did not connect with the actual requirements of his constituents. He emphasised that effective leadership necessitates directing resources towards the common good and putting influence ahead of individual benefit.

Ned Nwoko reiterated his dedication to a new political norm centred on real service and community advancement.

“I am dissatisfied with the offer. I won’t accept the offer of a Land Cruiser and N10 million monthly from the governor. The funds should be used for the people rather than for self-interest. My primary goal as a Senator is to improve the lives of my constituents,” Nwoko stated.

This is coming weeks after Ned Nwoko’s dramatic defection from the PDP to the APC, alongside his mother-in-law, Rita Daniels, who made an equally bold exit from the party he once brought her into.

In a scathing revelation, Daniels pointed to deep-seated inconsistencies, internal strife, and what she described as a failing political structure as the reasons behind her swift departure.

Her announcement on Monday, February 3, accompanied by images from her tenure and resignation post, went beyond mere politic, served as a stark warning about the PDP’s weakening foundation.

Appointed as the State Assistant Treasurer of the PDP in Delta State in 2020, Daniels noted that in response to her resignation, the PDP in Aniocha South Ward One suspended her indefinitely, citing alleged anti-party activities.