By Our Correspondent
A political disagreement has emerged in Delta State over the proposed creation of Anioma State, as former governor Ifeanyi Okowa has accused Senator Ned Nwoko of misrepresentation and deceit in the handling of consultations surrounding the initiative.
The issue centers on the campaign for Anioma State, which aims to create a new state from parts of Delta State to improve representation and bring governance closer to the people. The proposal has received support from some political and community groups in the region who believe it could improve development and strengthen administration.
Okowa’s remarks suggest rising tension among key stakeholders. He is said to have raised concerns that the way discussions on the state creation are being presented does not reflect the level of agreement among political leaders and community representatives. According to him, some claims being circulated do not represent the collective position of those involved.
Senator Ned Nwoko, a leading supporter of the Anioma State proposal, has been engaging political actors at both state and national levels to build support for the initiative. He has argued that the creation of Anioma State would promote fairness, improve governance, and give the Anioma people a stronger voice within Nigeria’s federal structure.
The disagreement between the two political figures points to divisions within the region’s leadership regarding strategy and communication. While both support the idea of Anioma State, they differ on how consultations and advocacy efforts have been handled.
Political observers say that state creation debates in Nigeria are often complex and sensitive, involving negotiations across ethnic, regional, and legislative interests. Lack of unity among key advocates can slow progress, as such proposals require wide political backing and approval through constitutional processes.
The development has also generated discussion among residents and analysts in Delta State, with calls for dialogue to ensure that political differences do not affect the wider goal of regional development.
Attention is now on whether both leaders and other stakeholders will resolve their differences and agree on a common approach, or whether the disagreement will continue to affect the Anioma State campaign.
