THE EVIL OF OKOWA AGAINST ANIOMA: A PAINFUL BETRAYAL

History will remember Senator Ifeanyi Okowa not just as a former Governor of Delta State, but as a man who, in the eyes of many Anioma people, turned his back on the very roots that birthed his rise to power. The wounds of betrayal run deepest when inflicted by one of your own — and for Anioma, Okowa’s legacy is a harsh reminder of this truth.

When the Anioma people supported Okowa's emergence as Governor, they did so with hope — hope that one of their sons would finally lift the region from the shadows of political neglect and economic marginalization. Yet, after eight years at the helm, that hope turned into bitter disappointment.

One of the gravest evils attributed to Okowa was his quiet but clear resistance to the creation of Anioma State. While other regions mobilized behind their causes with the backing of their leaders, Anioma watched in disbelief as Okowa, a supposed son of the soil, kept mute or subtly sabotaged efforts to birth a state that would have brought political equity and rapid development to the region. His silence spoke louder than words — a silence that betrayed the aspirations of generations.

But the betrayal didn't stop there. In his time as governor, many felt Anioma was short-changed. Key appointments, infrastructure, and developmental projects often tilted away from the Delta North, leaving local governments like Aniocha, Oshimili, and Ndokwa in neglect. Communities cried out, but their pleas met a wall of indifference.

To many Anioma sons and daughters, Okowa's actions amounted to political treachery — using Anioma as a ladder to climb, only to kick it down once he reached the top. His partnership choices and his role in the 2023 elections further alienated him, making him look more like a servant of selfish ambition than a champion of Anioma's progress.

Today, the call for Anioma State echoes louder than ever, and the people are rising — not with Okowa, but in spite of him. His legacy among the Anioma people will not be remembered for what he built, but for what he refused to fight for.

The evil of Okowa against Anioma is not just in what he did — but in what he failed to do when it mattered most. And history, as always, will not forget.

ANIOMAS ARE WISER NOW.