By: Ike Philip Abiagom
Most Distinguished Senator Nwaoboshi’s incarceration will not in any way diminish his relevance or acceptance in Anioma nation and Nigeria in general. Come to think of what his opponent would have used to campaign against him, if not for his illegal imprisonment by his evil political enemies?
The Ibusa born political tactician brought to the fore glamour and extraordinary representation in less than one year in office after beginning his improbable quest as a first timer within the minority party, he became Chairman Senate Committee on Niger – Delta Affairs, Including the NDDC, the first minority barrier breaking achievement believed to be impossible by generation of minorities in Nigeria.
There is no doubt whatsoever that in the last seven years of active representation as a senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria before he was incarcerated, Anioma Nation have come to embrace and admire Senator Nwaoboshi’s tactical audacity, strategic acumen and the sure-footed administrative astuteness which sets him apart as a visionary leader, Senator Nwaoboshi can never be compared to the present senator or the past senators in all ramifications if not for his illegal incarceration which gave his opponents a free running day,the present senator wouldn’t have defeated Senator Nwaoboshi in an open election.
it’s also on record that no Anioma Senator has ever broken the record of chairing any juicy Senate Committee as a first timer, it is only the Most Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi a man with robust political experience and wide range of political influence. A man who spread dividends of democracy to the nook and crannies of Delta North within one year in office, Anioma Nation never knew that a serving senator can attract over 140 roads network across Delta North, distribution of 100 Transformers, installation of thousands of solar street lights, supply of over 100,000 chairs and tables to primary and Secondary schools in Delta North, renovation of schools, building of skills acquisition centers, empowerment of women and youths, training of Anioma Youth through NDDC, employment of youths into various Government parastatals,farmers witnessed huge empowerment with improved Yam and Maize Seedlings from Senator Nwaoboshi which has never happened in the history of Anioma nation etc.
In the 9th senate, Senator Nwaoboshi proposed bill for the creation of Anioma State when he was representing Delta North,it passed through the first and second reading and was referred to the committee on State creation. Eminent Anioma leaders were carried along and they appeared before the committee and defended the request, and it was one of the states shortlisted, the records are there for check. Senator Nwaoboshi is not a social media representative and does not make unnecessary noise.
While the tribulations might persist for a while, Senator Nwaoboshi will always stand out in Anioma Nation,“Nwaoboshi will always remain relevant in Delta North politics. He is already a household name and a champion of the Anioma nation. His contribution to the development of the nation cannot be washed away by a non-starter. Today, in Delta politics, Nwaoboshi remains the third tripod known to contemporary Delta politics.” and not a social media senator.
Its on record that Senator Peter Nwaoboshi had alot of evidence of completed projects in every ward in Anioma Nation including Idumuje Ugboko and Idumuje uno, Asaba, Ibusa, Agbor , kwale etc. We challenge our present and past senators to mention projects that they attracted and completed within one year in Anioma Land just like what Nwaoboshi did in his first year. Senator Nwoboshi is not a social media representation.
However, one question which begs for answer is must we always throw away the baby and the bath water, must we sacrifice the standout man focused in ensuring that the Anioma is not used for individual’s whims and caprices because of power play, must we always ruin the nice guy who has plan for a better tomorrow?.
These questions are some of the many which posterity will ask naysayers of Senator Nwaoboshi who continues to stand tall and will continue to do so for a very long time.
Today, he has demonstrated how grounded he was in Delta State and Nigerian Politics by educating Nigerians on some controversial issues and how to get out of the quagmire, most especially his own Delta State zonation(Equity) and the recent rumoured dissolution of Delta North APC Local Government and Ward Chairmen forum by Delta North Senatorial District. In the face of adversity, Sen. Nwaoboshi remained unshaken, believing always that the scales of fairness, equity and justice, though at times tipped, can and will be balanced.
