The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally spoken up about Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, welcoming him with open arms and hailing his decision as a major political shift in the state.

Reacting to the development, APC’s state chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, described Nwoko’s switch as a strategic decision that could reshape the political landscape of Delta.

He emphasized that Nwoko’s experience and connections would help strengthen the APC’s presence in the state and bring about much-needed reforms.

Sobotie also spoke about Nwoko’s track record of working for the people, noting that his contributions to education, healthcare, and youth development have made a lasting impact.

He expressed confidence that the senator’s alignment with the APC would open doors for better governance and fresh opportunities for Deltans.

Dr. Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticized Nigeria’s opposition leaders, accusing them of playing a significant role in the country’s current political struggles.

In a statement released on Sunday, Lukman argued that many opposition figures and politically sidelined politicians contributed to the failures of past administrations.

He believes they should acknowledge their roles and step back rather than attempting to position themselves as alternatives to the current government.

“Based on their track records, many of these politicians would likely perform worse than former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and even President Tinubu,” Lukman stated.

He described them as intolerant and unable to build strong political structures, leading to their loss of influence in their respective states.

United States President-elect Donald Trump revealed on Friday that he had a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The discussion came at a critical time, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow a controversial ban on TikTok to take effect over the weekend.

The ruling dismissed an appeal by TikTok’s owners, who argued that the ban infringed on First Amendment rights.

Trump shared that the conversation covered significant global and bilateral issues, including trade imbalances, the fentanyl crisis, the future of TikTok, and more.

“I had a great call with Chairman Xi Jinping of China. It was a positive discussion for both our nations. We are ready to address critical issues immediately, including trade, fentanyl, and TikTok.

Together, we will work toward making the world a safer and more peaceful place,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.