An aide to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Fred Oghenesivbe, has claimed that Senator Ned Nwoko’s decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was driven by his fear of losing the party’s ticket for the 2027 elections.
Oghenesivbe asserted that Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the Senate, has become disconnected from the PDP at the state level and was unlikely to secure the party’s nomination for re-election.
“We all knew it was only a matter of time before he defected. This is about the politics of 2027 and his chances of securing the ticket to run,” Oghenesivbe said.
Nwoko officially resigned from the PDP on Friday, citing “deep divisions and factionalisation” within the party.
However, Oghenesivbe dismissed this claim, insisting that the senator’s departure was motivated by self-preservation ahead of the next election.
“As of today, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is the leader of the PDP in Delta State, and Senator Nwoko has not been aligning with the governor or working closely with PDP leaders in the state,” he added.
With Nwoko’s exit, speculations are rife about his next political move, with many suggesting he may join the All Progressives Congress (APC) or another opposition party to sustain his political ambitions.
