Ned Nwoko declares re-election bid, backs Tinubu for second term

He was accompanied by former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, as the duo received a rousing welcome from a large crowd of supporters.

Reacting to the reception, the senator described it as a demonstration of the strong bond between him and the people of Delta North.

He said his performance in the Senate had been driven by a commitment to amplifying the voices of his constituents and addressing their socio-economic challenges.

“The people know me, and I know them. I understand their needs and I am committed to solving their problems,” he said.

The lawmaker also pledged to work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing confidence in the President’s leadership and ongoing reforms at the national level.

On infrastructure in the education sector, Nwoko disclosed plans to upgrade the Federal College of Education, Asaba, into a federal university.

He described the move as strategic to expanding access to higher education and fostering development in the region.

He further urged constituents to remain steadfast in their support for progressive governance, cautioning against a return to what he termed “old politics.”

Addressing the issue of Anioma State creation, Nwoko aligned himself with the position of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, noting that Akpabio’s stance represents the official position on the matter.