According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of Arise News on Wednesday May 20, 2026, while addressing the primary election controversy, he stated, “Ned Nwoko just went to Abuja, bought the form, made a pronouncement at the airport, and expected to win, instead of consulting party leaders.”…....
The ruling party representative explained that grassroots politics requires deep structure and consistent engagement with critical stakeholders at the ward levels. He noted that relying entirely on public fanfare and external popularity cannot secure a party ticket when local delegates feel completely ignored by a sitting representative seeking an endorsement for re-election.
Furthermore, the official dismissed the lawmaker’s legislative focus on regional restructuring as unrealistic under the current federal system. He argued that the only thing he has been brandishing is state creation, but we know it is not close to happening because it remains a complex constitutional matter requiring extensive national consensus.
In his concluding remarks, Norbert Sochukwudinma maintained that the declared results reflected the actual choices made by registered members in Delta North. He urged all aggrieved aspirants to respect the party guidelines and utilize internal mediation frameworks rather than making unverified claims that could undermine the integrity of local democratic institutions.
