By: Ike Philip Abiagom
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has shown better skills in the representation of Delta North at the National Assembly and within the last six years in office; he has demonstrated clearly that he is a man with a vision and the “Standout Man” in Anioma Nation. In politically challenging times, there is always a standout man, a person who is diligent in his work, a man who subsequently stands before Kings, having made several sacrifices for his nation.
In most cases, many do not agree with him. He is seen and described as ambitious,a tool in the hand of the usurpers or an instrument for a hatchet job.
However, in most cases such men endure the trying times, the name calling and insults to become a national symbol of peace and unity.This appears the path that Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has placed or rather found himself in recent years of serving, having been elected by his people to represent them in red chambers,Senator Peter Nwaoboshi by fate has emerged a leader worthy of emulation in many ways, some of which we will touch as we go on.
As it is known, politic is considered by many a dirty game. However, one fact remains that the player determines how dirty it can be, how dirty he is ready to go for the sake of his people, his brothers, sisters, the masses and even the electorates.This apparently is the case of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi,as Many will recall the politics that played out in 2019 when Nwaoboshi was elected for second tenure to represent Anioma nation.
The hue and cry by politically motivated noisemakers was endless and deafening, the question of how did Senator Peter Nwaoboshi,a People Democratic Party (opposition) man then emerge Chairman Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs again, was the issue of deliberation for months.
However, those who saw the whole picture preferred to ask questions such as “Why are people hell bent on fighting Senator Nwaoboshi the Senate committee Chairman of Niger Delta Affairs which he was duly elected to, why are people more concerned about individual interests when they should look at the greater interest of the country ”
In finding an answer to these questions, many soon realized that the urge to take control of his position politically for selfish reasons was the bigger picture being sought by foot soldiers under the directive of behind the scene workers and godfathers. This is what Senator Nwaoboshi has refused, as any patriot would do, hence the bad names he has been called in recent times because he decided to take his constituency to the center of power.
However, as stated in the early part of this write-up, no person who wants to “standout” would be deterred by this false cries, witch hunt or drama-filled prosecution. And so, Senator Nwaoboshi moves on with his work in moving the Anioma forward to a greater height.
Those who know Senator Nwaoboshi well enough will attest to his kind heartedness. Power is intoxicating and those who hold on to it hardly want to let go, but many would remember how Senator Nwaoboshi practically fought for equity in Delta state and even in his own local government,he ensured that power not only changed hands in Oshimili North local Government , but that someone else outside his town held the mantle of leadership of the council.
While the tribulations might persist for a while, Senator Nwaoboshi will always stand out in Anioma Nation, the like of retired Army Special Operations Officer Wayne Long, Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically leader elected in what is now know as the democratic republic of Congo, Thomas Sankara, Steve Biko, regarded as an icon in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
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.