The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has admonished Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State not to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with old habits.
Nwoko told the governor that he must leave “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) behind.
It could be recalled that Oborevwori and his predecessor defected to the APC last week.
In a statement he issued on Sunday, Nwoko urged him to leave behind “old deals” that destroyed the opposition party in Delta State.
“Leave behind the politics of survival and step into the politics of legacy.
“No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Old habits, old politics, and the old deals that led to the gradual decline of the PDP in Delta must be left behind.
“Let me remind you, this agenda was declared a done deal by the party leadership long before your defection, a testament to the APC’s commitment to correcting historical imbalances and ending regional marginalisation,” he said.
He added that, “Your defection must not be symbolic; it must be transformative.
“This is your opportunity to embrace a new sense of purpose and demonstrate renewed dedication to progressive governance, fairness, and inclusive development.
“The creation of Anioma state will finally give voice, identity, and institutional power to the aspirations of Delta North. It is a long overdue recognition of a people who have sought parity with their kinsmen.
“The proposed New Delta will address the deep internal asymmetries within the current Delta state structure. It will empower neglected communities, bring government closer to the people, and unlock new paths for economic growth.”