Dr Michael Nwoko, Chief of Staff to Senator Ned Nwoko, has dismissed as false and mischievous the recent social media allegations made by one Mr Chucks Nwoko against the Nwoko royal family of Idumuje-Ugboko and Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko.
In a statement made available to journalists, Dr Nwoko described the comments by Mr Chucks Nwoko as ill-informed and a deliberate attempt to drag a respected family name into unnecessary controversy.
He noted that the Nwoko royal family completely dissociates itself from the reckless and misleading claims, stressing that the individual in question is neither a member of the royal lineage nor connected by ancestry to Idumuje-Ugboko.
According to the Chief of Staff, Mr Chucks Nwoko’s father hails from the western part of Nigeria, and by every known standard of genealogy, tradition, and descent, he has no familial or ancestral tie to the Nwoko dynasty.
“It is therefore audacious, even laughable, for him to assume a voice or claim any authority on matters concerning the Nwoko household,” Dr Nwoko stated.
He further described the recent video circulated by Mr. Chucks Nwoko as malicious, suggesting that it either reflects ignorance of the truth or the influence of external forces determined to malign Senator Ned Nwoko.
“This is a classic case of someone seeking cheap relevance by throwing stones at a name far greater than his imagination can comprehend,” he said.
Dr Nwoko highlighted that Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko remains one of Delta State’s most distinguished sons and a man whose record of service and philanthropy speaks volumes.
He pointed out that the Senator’s contributions to the progress of Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta North, and the entire Delta State are monumental, ranging from scholarship programs and youth empowerment to community infrastructure and sports development.
He added that in the 10th Senate, Senator Nwoko has distinguished himself as one of the most consistent voices for positive change, having sponsored over thirty-one bills and moved several motions addressing key national issues.
“His approach to public service is deliberate and deeply rooted in purpose. He is focused, visionary, and guided by an unflinching belief that leadership is a moral duty, not a platform for theatrics,” Dr Nwoko emphasised.
While noting that such distractions will not deter the Senator from his commitment to public service, Dr Nwoko asserted that those who trade in falsehoods will always find themselves stranded in the wilderness of irrelevance, while men of purpose continue to write their names in the annals of progress.
He reaffirmed that the Nwoko family stands united and proud of Senator Ned Nwoko’s achievements and that the family completely distances itself from the “reckless utterances” of Mr Chucks Nwoko.
“He speaks only for himself and perhaps for those who feed his delusions, but certainly not for the Nwoko dynasty or the people of Idumuje-Ugboko,” he said.
Dr Nwoko noted that Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko remains focused on delivering effective representation and advancing the welfare of his people. “He is not a man easily swayed by noise or distracted by mischief.
His work is visible in the schools he has built, the bills he has sponsored, the opportunities he has created, and the countless lives he has touched. Those who build, as the Distinguished Senator continues to do, will always have their legacy rooted in the lives they’ve transformed,” he stated.
