A Desperate Swing at the Air: Oghenesivbe’s Flailing Attempt to Rewrite History
It’s amusing, really. The self-appointed spokesperson for Delta State’s political establishment, has finally found the courage to throw a punch, albeit at thin air. His latest coy ramblings on KAKAAKI laced with sacasm and uncanny familiarity, with cunning insulting jabs, is nothing more than a frantic attempt to twist the narrative after failing to provide any real response when it mattered.
Let’s be clear: when the truth was laid bare, when the Governor’s deception was called out with facts, and when the PDP’s crumbling goodwill in Delta North became undeniable, Oghenesivbe had nothing to say. But now, with the PDP's house on fire and Senator Ned Nwoko’s dignified resignation from the party making waves, he has suddenly found his voice—albeit drenched in bitterness and desperation.
The reality is simple. Governor Oborevwori lied. He disrespected Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko, not once, but consistently. The records speak for themselves. The Senator had multiple meetings with him—in his Abuja residence, at the state lodge, and in Asaba. The Governor’s irritation at being held accountable was so evident that at one point, he bluntly asked if the Senator realized he was the Governor. Senator Nwoko’s response was sharp and direct—"Let me unveil you so we can talk one-on-one." Because, after all, leadership is about service, not titles.
And yet, instead of taking responsibility, Oghenesivbe and his camp have resorted to the laughable claim that the Senator "misrepresented" PDP. But in making that accusation, they have unknowingly exposed the deep sectionalism that has consumed the party. They have finally admitted to their real grievance—that Senator Nwoko dared to put his people above party politics. Time and again, PDP elements have challenged him, "Who do you represent?" And every time, his response has been firm and consistent: he represents the people of Delta North, not a select political clique.
Should a Senator abandon the needs of his people just to satisfy party overlords? Should he watch Delta North be sidelined in the 2025 appropriation bill and remain silent? Should he ignore the blatant political highhandedness just to "please" the PDP? That is not governance—that is servitude. And that is not the role of a true leader.
Senator Nwoko has no apologies to make. If representing his people instead of party overlords means he "misrepresented" the PDP, then they are absolutely right. Because PDP was merely the platform on which he contested—not the constituency he was elected to serve. His deep knowledge and exposure have always been focused on one thing: development. Not party politics, not empty loyalty, but real, tangible progress for Delta North.
The Governor’s actions speak louder than Oghenesivbe’s bitter words. His ruthless political vendetta against an entire senatorial zone is evident in his budget—Delta North was punished, sidelined, and disregarded. This is not leadership; this is pettiness at the expense of governance.
Oghenesivbe’s frantic attempt to paint the defection as a bid for reelection is laughable. The Senator’s movement is a reflection of the people’s mandate, not a product of political desperation. If anyone is scrambling to hold onto relevance, it’s those left behind in a party that has lost its grip on the trust of the people.
Oghenesivbe’s feigned outrage is nothing but a cover-up for PDP’s dwindling fortune in Delta North. And if this is the best defense he can muster, then it’s clear—he has already lost.
Hon. Gloria Okolugbo
Delta North Stakeholder
Politician &
Director Communications,
Office of Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko
