Politics

The clamour for political change and power handover in recent times is premised on the observation that same crop of leaders have remained unmoved at the helm of affairs. Just like Lord Acton’s belief that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely, so is the case with some notable leaders in the elite political class. Some of these leaders cling to power desperately to the detriment of practical and transitional leadership that the masses desire…

By Sunday Apah Leaders and Stakeholders of Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State have stated that they would not oppose the consensus candidate of the DC-23, but advised the lobby group to do a thorough job in their choice of who to be elected the governor of the state in 2023. Senator Patrick Osakwe, who spoke on behalf of the people of Ndokwa West Local Government Area when the Delta Central 2023 lobby…

The Udu PDP Ward 03 Chairman, Chief Friday Akpokomuayen Orugbo has congratulated his Boss, the chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Udu Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. David Siloko on his appointment as Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters. In his congratulatory message, the Omo Eni of Udu lauded the benevolence of His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa towards the people of Udu Kingdom. He thanked Governor Okowa…

By Nelson Egware On Thursday, 6 January, 2022, the member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Leo Ogor clocked 63. The day turned out to be an opportunity for friends, political associates, contemporaries and students of this intelligent and purpose-driven lawmaker to be celebrated. Today, as always i add my voice in celebrating this man, who in the last 19 years has flown the Isoko flag so high in the National Assembly and contributed immensely to…

A grassroots base political Organisation under the auspices of Urhobo youth leaders Association, in Delta Central, has thrown their wait behind Chief Barr John Obukohwo Nani, the AGHWEMUTUWEVWI of Idjerhe kingdom, who doubles as the Executive Director finance and Administration DESOPADEC, according to the group chairman Hon chief Ofoni Anthony, he asserted that chief Barr John Obukohwo Nani, has distinguished himself in area of youth/ human capital development in the 24 kingdoms that make up…

Media Assistant to the Governor of Delta State, Anslem Etolor has stated that the Okowa led administration has been fair to all Deltans in terms of infrastructure and human capital development. He made this statement against the backdrop of recent uncomplimentary remarks against the Governor by his former Executive Assistant on Communications. The media assistant who stated that it was sad to read various articles on the media space over a nonexistent ill treatment suffered…

Hon. Onos Agofure, the Deputy leader; Legislative Arm Ughelli North Local Government congratulates his Excellency; Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and his Wife Dame Edith Okowa as they celebrate 35 years in marriage. Hon. Onos in his goodwill messenger through his Media team described his Excellency and his wife and God-fearing couples who are worthy of emulation. According to Him. “His Excellency and our Amiable First Lady are God-fearing models worthy of emulation. In prayers, It’s my…

Chief James Augoye, former Delta State Commissioner for Works has called on Nigerians, especially Deltans to imbibe the spirit of love and togetherness always. Chief Augoye, a frontline governorship aspirant for the 2023 elections under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta, made the call in a statement to mark 2021 Christmas celebrations. Augoye urged Nigerians and indeed Deltans to show love to one another, adding that the spirit of Christmas requires…

By Henry Ubus. As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council Hon.Chief Jite Brown (JP) has wished the good people of Udu Local Government Council and Deltans in general merry Christmas and Prosperous New year. The Udu Council Boss said Christmas signifies peace and as such, Deltans and Udu people in particular should resolve to live in peace.In a goodwill message released yesterday in Udu , the…

By Fidelis Egugbo THESE are really interesting times in Nigeria politics especially as we prepare for the 2023 general elections. In Delta State, the game is becoming more interesting as gladiators continue to emerge to slug it out particularly for the governorship seat. The common question that seems to agitate the minds of the people is centred on who takes over from Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Change of baton for leadership is mandatory and constitutional, happening…