By Dumbi Johny
In a clime, and at a time when political support, participation and endorsements are highly transactional and commercial in nature, enters a man into the 10th Assembly, of tremendous goodwill, impeccable character, profound intellect, proven track records of public service and a people’s man, in the person of Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko.
Like a political colosus and a New Sheriff on Delta political firmament, Nwoko is readily and steadily altering all existing arrangements and calculations which have so far not favoured the masses since our return to constitutional democracy in 1999.
He sees politics as a veritable tool for social re-engineering and development, and not as a means for primitive accumulation of wealth. Star Prince, as popularly called by his teeming admirers and supporters, is, introducing into Delta’s political lexicon and body polity, an arrangement that puts power in the hands of the masses, and accords priority attention to the progress and welfare of the citizens.
Senator Ned, having interacted, learnt and associated with seasoned politicians and technocrats at the national and international stage, is currently championing and enthroning a prestine political culture that emphasizes the need to deliver the dividends of democracy to citizens regardless of their political leanings, religious beliefs or ideological persuasions. His modus operandi, in terms of political participation is a complete departure from what used to be the norm.
Senator Ned, given his deep plotical quotient and a good understanding of Nigeria’s political culture cum configuration, is eminently offering sound counsels on how best to address the challenges of poverty, deprivation, hunger, unemployment and other disequilibrium confronting the masses, especially those on the lower rung of the ladder.
Like he often says, it is far better to address what is termed a general problem than choosing to address individual issues.
God be with Senator Prince Ned Nwoko.
