Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has reacted to the recent election defeat of Senator Ned Nwoko in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North senatorial primary.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa defeated him heavily during the primary held on Monday. Nwoko got only three votes while Okowa secured 4,462 in his ward.
Reacting, Sowore in a post shared on his Facebook page, mocked the senator over the outcome of the primary election.
The former presidential candidate said the defeat exposed what he described as the problems within Nigeria’s elite class, accusing wealthy political figures of building influence through manipulation, propaganda and political connections.
He also stated that power built on such foundations would eventually collapse, adding that there is no loyalty among people involved in corrupt political dealings.
He wrote: “The fall of so-called billionaire Senator Prince Ned Nwoko exposes the rot behind Nigeria’s elite culture of wealth without honor. When power and influence are built on manipulation, propaganda, and political patronage, the collapse is always inevitable. In the end, there is truly no honor among thieves.”
The ruling party is currently conducting its senatorial primary election across the country.
There are indications that some serving Senators seeking re-election may not return to the upper legislative chamber.