Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday John Onyeme, FCA, has broken his silence over what he describes as a worrying shift in political engagement and cohesion within the Delta North Senatorial District.
In a message posted on Facebook by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Fidelis Egugbo, that has quickly circulated across political circles, Onyeme pointed to a growing sense of exclusion in the region’s political decision-making, implicitly calling on key figures to respect institutional structures and uphold inclusive traditions.
Citing historical precedents, Onyeme recalled how, under Chief James Ibori’s administration, political leaders from Delta North regularly convened at the home of then-Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, in Obior, a practice that symbolized unity and respect for the office.
The same tradition, he said, continued under Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, where political meetings were hosted at the residence of his deputy, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN).
In contrast, Onyeme appears sidelined in the current political equation, subtly directing his message to Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly.
He expressed hope that the senator, renowned for his political ambition and reach, would engage constructively with him to strengthen the political family in the zone.
“For the sake of proper political cohesion,” Onyeme stated, “I am confident that Distinguished Senator Ned Munir Nwoko… will meet the Deputy Governor of Delta State… and fashion out ways of making the political family stronger in Delta North.”
Observers say Onyeme’s remarks reflect deeper undercurrents within the Delta PDP political hierarchy, where emerging power blocs and ambitions ahead of 2027 may be reshaping old loyalties.
His appeal for private consultations before public engagements is widely seen as a call for diplomacy and discretion, amid rising tensions that could split the region’s political front.
“Anything that will unnecessarily bring about bad blood in the political space should be avoided,” Onyeme warned, in what many interpret as a caution against political brinkmanship.
As Delta State watches its internal dynamics play out, this rare public expression by the Deputy Governor is both a plea and a political signal, reminding stakeholders that inclusion, respect, and unity remain critical to sustainable political stability in the state.
“We are watching, the world is watching,” he concluded.
