Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi passed away early on Friday, and Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has joined fellow Deltans in their grief.
In a condolence letter provided to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Nwoko, who represents the Delta North Senatorial District, called the late Nwaoboshi the epitome of a party administrator.
Additionally, he characterized his immediate predecessor, the late former congressman, as a long-standing political figure and devoted community leader.
He stated that since the 1990s, Nwaoboshi has made significant contributions to the political advancement of Delta and Anioma territory.
“I was devastated to learn about Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi’s demise.
“Having held important positions as party chairman, civil commissioner, and senator, among other roles, he undoubtedly made a significant contribution to the social and political development of Delta as a state, Delta North, and the country.
“I offer the family my sincere condolences during this trying time of their patriarch’s passing on behalf of myself, family, and political associates.
“May the Almighty give the entire family, as well as the people of Oshimili, Anioma, and Delta in general, the strength to bear the irreversible loss,” Nwoko prayed.
Late Friday afternoon, word spread that the former congressman had passed away.
From 2015 to 2023, Nwaoboshi, who was from Isieke, Umuekea quarters in Ibusa, represented the Delta North Senatorial District as a senator.
His long and significant political career began in the late 1970s when he worked as an advisor to the governor of the former Bendel.
Among other important national assignments, he later held the position of Chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation.
In addition, Nwaoboshi served as Chief James Ibori’s political advisor. From 2000 to 2006, he was the Delta State Commissioner for Agriculture and Special Duties.
He held the position of State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta from 2008 to 2014, but he resigned to run for the Senate, which further increased his status in politics.
The “Oracle in Politics” was how many affectionately referred to him.
