Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), a member of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, has argued that Nigeria’s core problem is not the constitution itself, but the absence of patriotic leadership and a culture of accountability.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District and also chairs the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, emphasized the importance of structural reform.
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However, he insisted that reforms alone would not yield results without a shift in leadership values.
He cited the United Kingdom as a noteworthy example, pointing out that despite lacking a single, written constitution, the UK has managed to maintain effective governance through Acts of Parliament and institutional integrity.
He attributed this success to the prioritization of national interest by both leaders and the citizenry.
Highlighting the need for citizen-focused governance, Nwoko said leaders must ensure that ordinary Nigerians feel safe, supported, and adequately cared for in all aspects of life.
He called for a redefinition of Nigeria’s development agenda, stressing the need to focus more on essentials such as education, healthcare, housing, and national security.
“Governance must be measured not by the number of summits or speeches, but by tangible improvements in the lives of citizens,” he said.
Addressing the long-standing push for the creation of Anioma State, Nwoko clarified that the movement predates his own lifetime and remains the oldest and most consistent statehood campaign in the country.
He rejected any attempts to politicize the issue or reduce it to ethnic or zoning debates, maintaining that the aspiration for Anioma State cuts across party lines.
According to him, the demand is a united call from all segments of the Anioma people for recognition and inclusion through statehood.
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