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Delta 2023: Urhobo Nation Adopts David Edevbie as Sole PDP Candidate

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By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA

The people of Urhobo, Delta Central Senatorial District of Delta State, have adopted Olorogun David Edevbie as their preferred and sole Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Delta State Governorship election.

This was contained in a communique issued on Sunday, April 17, by the supreme governing body of Urhobo nation, Urhobo Progressive Union, and signed by Olorogun (Dr.) Moses Oghenerume Taiga, President-Genaral, Chief Capt. (Dr.) Anthony Onoharigho, 1st Deputy President-General, Chief Godwin Notoma, Chairman, Forum of Presidents-General of the 24 Urhobo Kingdoms, Dame Chief (Mrs.) Christy Siakpere, President, UPU Women Wing and Comrade Ovie Ebireri, President, UPU Youth Wing.

David Edevbie

Stressing the need for Urhobo nation to present a common front to ensure that Delta Central produces the next Governor of the state, the UPU said the other aspirants are also qualified and fit persons but pleaded with them to consider the collective interest of the Urhobo nation above personal ambitions and support the decision, pointing out that, ultimately, only one person will occupy the position.

The UPU also apologised and pleaded with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to forgive Edevbie for any wrong for which he may have been angry with him and allow the Urhobo nation to present their best and preferred choice in the overall interest of the development of the state.

In the statement titled “Delta State Governorship 2023: Our Stand; Our Choice,” the UPU said the choice of Edevbie was based on a rigorous engagement with all Delta Central PDP aspirants for the Governorship position from which Edevbie emerged as the best.

“After thoroughly examining and analysing all the aspirants, we have, however, reached the consensus that Olorogun David Edevbie is the best person for the job at this time. Over time he has acquired impressive public sector experience, both locally in Delta State and Federal Governments, and prior outstanding international development finance experience,” the statement said.

“We hereby sincerely plead with all our sons and prevail on them all to support and collaborate with the consensus choice of UPU Worldwide for the collective interest of our dear Urhobo Nation. We ask for their understanding at this critical and trying time in the history of the Urhobo Nation.”

Its action, the UPU said, is in fulfilment of defending, protecting and safeguarding the interests of the Urhobo nation while promoting unity and good relations with other parts of Delta State.

“We need to take note of the current political atmosphere in Delta State and the seeming attempt to deliberately undermine the interest of the Urhobo people in the 2023 Governorship race. In this regard, the Government of the Urhobo Nation, the UPU, is under obligation, at all times and in all circumstances, to defend, protect and promote the interest of the Urhobo Nation and her people. The UPU is unequivocally committed to the emergence of an Urhobo person as the next Governor of Delta State in 2023.”

Explaining the selection process, the body said all the aspirants were taken into confidence on the need to promote a common front and commended them on the friendliness and peacefulness in which they have conducted their consultations.

“To present a united front in the forthcoming primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the UPU had a brainstorming session with each of the Urhobo aspirants. All the aspirants who presented themselves before the UPU in the four-day interactive session performed brilliantly. We acknowledge that they are all eminently qualified and suitable for the job, and each has what it takes to occupy the office of the Governor.

‘We wish to recall admonishing each of the aspirants in the cause of our meeting with them that “the UPU will, in conjunction with all stakeholders, ensure that the Urhobo Nation produces the Governor in 2023. We shall be firm on this and 2023. Be also assured that we shall be fair and just to all the aspirants because we know that you all are eminently qualified for the office. It is just that only one person can go per time.”

The choice of David Edevbie is consistent with their position in the 2014 primaries in which they also endorsed him as their best and sole candidate.

The UPU particularly pleaded with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to accept their choice of David Edevbie, assuring him of their continued mutual friendship and brotherhood.

“We want to appeal to our Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, to forgive Olorogun David Edevbie for any perceived transgression. To forgive is divine. No individual is perfect.

“Your Excellency, we also urge you to allow the Urhobo Nation to choose the candidate of its preference please. We can assure Your Excellency that if considered necessary, we, as Urhobos, will act as sureties of Olorogun David Edevbie while in the office if, by the grace of God, he wins the Governorship general elections in 2023.”

Restating it’s belief in the rotation of power by senatorial districts, the thanked various stakeholders of the state especially the traditional rulers and leading political class for keeping with the arrangement.

“The UPU commends all our Royal Fathers across the State and all well-meaning Deltans who have given their support to the rotational policy on Senatorial basis, as against ethnic nationality.

“The UPU has absolute faith in the rotation of the Governorship position among the three Senatorial Districts of the State, which, of course, has gone round, having started with Central in 1999 and rounding up now with the North. This rotational policy has brought about peace, mutual respect among the diverse ethnic groups and tranquility to the State in the last 22 years, paving way for the growth and development, that have been witnessed so far in the State. The policy must, therefore, be encouraged and sustained by all the ethnic nationalities in the State to guarantee the prevailing peace, and prevent the unnecessary rancour, acrimony and violence often associated with campaigns and elections.”

The decision of the UPU, we gathered, was not only ensure that the Urhobo Nation does not go into the primaries to divide their votes but, most importantly, to ensure that they present a candidate who will reinforce Governor Okowa’s performance to heighten the development of Delta State for the wellbeing and pride of the citizens.

Isheagu residents of Delta State receive free medical care courtesy Ambrose Modebe Foundation.

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By Eunice Emeyazia.

Over 100 persons benefitted from the free medical tests organised by the Ambrose Modebe Foundation, in memory of the late Pa Ambrose Modebe, who died 30 years ago.

The event which held at Isheagu in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, also featured the formal launch of the Foundation.

The Foundation provided residents of Isheagu community, free medical counselling and tests for blood pressure, blood sugar, malaria and weight, while also giving the people free treatments according to their diagnosis, from a range of drugs, including, antihypertensives, antimalarials, antibiotics, vitamins, and analgesics.

The Chairman of the foundation’s Board of Trustees, Mr. Austin Modebe said the exercise would be carried out regularly, to enhance the living standards of the people, and solicited the support of all in ensuring sustained empowerment and medical support for the needy and vulnerable persons.

The board of the Ambrose Modebe Foundation consists of the seven children of the late Pa Modebe, of Umudigbe in Umuozoma, Ogbetiti-Isheagu, who was a devout Catholic, medical staff, social Patriot, and advocate against injustice.
Dignitaries at the event commended the children of the late Pa Modebe for keeping their father’s memory alive.

The Beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the Pa Ambrose Modebe Foundation for the free medical care and for creating awareness on the silent killer ailments.
The event featured a brief exhortation, and prayer session, as well as a health talk on how to avoid diabetes, high blood pressure and other related ailments.

The late Pa Ambrose Modebe died on the 5th of April, 1992 from heart failure.
In his memory, his children established a Foundation after his name to contribute to the work of saving humanity from heart related attacks and high blood pressure, and to reach out to the less privileged, in a most significant way.

Eunice Emeyazia.

Soroptimist International Club, Asaba installs 13th president.

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By Eunice Emeyazia.

It was a gathering of different women groups as a strong political and traditional force in the state, Chief Theodora Giwa-Amu was installed the 13th President of Soroptimist International Club, Asaba.

The investiture ceremony was performed by the Past President of Soroptimist International Asaba, Stellamaris Ijeh.

The gaily dressed women representing various cultural and political groups, including the Enyis, the otu onu ahaba, aguba dance group, adikaafunmanwu and the PDP women, all came to identify with Chief Theodora Giwa-Amu.

In a keynote address the state Head of Service represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Engineer Blessing Edewor, hinged the development of any nation on women empowerment and commended the Soroptimist International for their Commitment to educate, enable and empower women and the girl-child.

While saying that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has provided an enabling environment for NGOs to thrive in the state, he urged Soroptimist International to effectively synergize with other Organisations, collaborate with the local populace and ensure transparency in their activities, in order to make greater impact.

The Chairman on the occasion and Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Bridget Anyafulu commended Soroptimist international for remaining a vibrant dynamic Organization for today’s professional and business women, committed to helping women and girls actualize their Potentials and Aspirations, and have equal voice in creating strong peaceful communities worldwide.

Speaking after her investiture as
the 13th President of the Soroptimist International Asaba, Chief Theodora Giwa-Amu expressed gratitude for the honor and reiterated her resolve to continually advocate for equity and equality, safe and healthy enviroment, increased access to education, development of leadership and practical skills for a sustainable future, in line with the mission of the organisation.

The immediate past President of the club, best sister Stellamaris Nkonye Ijeh, while thanking members for their support throughout her tenure, said Soroptimist International remained the world’s largest and oldest service Organisation for women in management and other professions, who carry out projects to make life better for the underprivileged and enhance the status of women and girls.

Chairman Planning Committee, Best Sister Vivian Eseagwu and Guests congratulated Chief Giwa Amu on her new position and expressed confidence in her ability to lead the team well, given her wealth of experience and track records.

The event featured Award presentation, culturál dance, reading of the Soroptimist Grace, Vision, as well as a minute silence in honour of past Presidents and members who had died.

Soroptimist, was coined from two Latin words soro meaning sister and optima meaning best, which is why members call each other, Best Sister.

The Organisation has over 500,000 members worldwide, comprising over 4,000 clubs in 140 club countries.

Eunice Emeyazia.

Delta Music, Comedy And Fashion Expo Receives Boost As Omu Anioma Unveils The Akwa Ocha Fabric To The Entertainment World

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By Patrick Ochei

It was a night of colours, glamour and glitz as the Omu Anioma and Nneoha, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu unveiled the Anioma eternal native attire (Akwa Ocha) to the Entertainment world during the Delta Music,Comedy and Fashion Expo held on Friday 15th April, 2022, at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, Delta State.

Omu Anioma Martha Dunkwu

It was a dazzling moment as the celebrity Omu Anioma danced up stage to meet the models at the runway just as the audience was held spellbound by the scintillating music of Ogbogu Okonji.

Omu on the stage appreciated the organisers of the event for factoring a concept that introduces the Akwa Ocha fabric into Fashion Show.

She said she was impressed at the marvelling appearance of all the models who were gorgeously dressed in the attire in such a dignified and holy exhibition.

Omu Dunkwu said she couldn’t have been less excited having been chosen as one to do the unveiling of the Akwa Ocha for which she had devoted over a decade to promoting in line with propagating the unique identity and values of the Anioma people of Delta State.

Dunkwu affirmed that there is no fabric like the Akwa Ocha all over the world, which is why different people of the world are coming to identify with the source of the captivating attire – Anioma land.

The culture colossus posited that Anioma Nation is not just a land devoid of natural disasters, but has continued to produce strikingly handsome men, extremely beautiful women, potentially intelligent children and in addition to being hospitable, it is noted for its rich cultural and traditional heritages.

The cerebral Queen Mother of the Anioma Nation insisted that the future of humanity is in the hands of the children who are today promoting our unique identity, to the effect that Akwa Ocha has become an identifiable attire, designed in multiple dimensions to the admiration of tourists and investors.

She advised that conscious effort be made to market the brand by the younger generation who are willing to go into fashion business, maintaining that Akwa Ocha fabric could be money spinning venture if well packaged because of its unique and attractive features.

Concluding she said, “I appreciate our forefathers who brought all these innovations to us even in their crude days. I also appreciate them for keeping the seat of an Omu, a position that thinks our values and ways of life.

“I want to equally thank my community of Okpanam and Anioma Nation immensely, for choosing me as Omu and giving me the liberty to promote this our unique identity which Akwa Ocha typifies.

“We have done our best, we must encourage our young ones to take up the challenge of sustaining these initiatives and innovations of internationalising Akwa Ocha and other aspects of our cultural value system.

“And that is why I am overwhelmed at what I am seeing tonight. If I said I am not shocked at the magnitude of tonight’s numerous shows with multi-talented youths performing in their array, that means I am not being honest.

“I wholeheartedly commend the 2Things Promotions for this awesome and monumental programme. I pray you find help as you continue to push forward with this jinx breaking innovation in the Entertainment Industry. Congratulations”, Omu Anioma said.

In his speech as Host on behalf of the Governor, the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Engr. Lawrence Ejiofor described Omu Anioma as a culture enthusiast, commending her for finding time to come out at night to identify with one of the biggest entertainment shows in the State.

The Commissioner affirmed that Government had discovered that entertainment is a big business in Delta State, as such making every effort to trap the industry in the State.

According to him, “We want to trap film makers and every other entertainer here. For this reason, we are building the biggest Film Village with state-of-the-art equipment, which is nearing completion latest in July.

“In the same vicinity as the Film Village, we have the Delta Leisure Park, christened the mini Disney Land. This is going to be the hub of the entertainment industry in the country.

“I therefore call on private investors to invest in entertainment as the next to oil business in Delta State. Entertainment is now a huge business and we must leverage on its advantages especially to create jobs for our teeming youth population, while at the same time advancing our economic prospects”, Ejiofor explained.

It was one night too many as different activities ranging from music performances, comedy making and fashion parades took place with various promotion partners sponsoring a variety of side attractions in one occasion.

The event witnessed the presence of the creme-de-la-creme in the Entertainment industry and beyond, which includes the Nollywood legend, Chief Pete Edochie, Mrs. Ngozi Ezeonu, Mr. Dave Ogbeni (SA to the Governor on Entertainment), Rt. Hon. Frank D-Don (SSA to the Governor on Entertainment), Mr. Ari Mohammed Ali (CP Delta State Police Command), Mr. Neo of the Big Brother Nija Lockdown, Fashion promoter Denrele and a host of others.

Onanuga denies dumping Tinubu

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Bola Tinubu

My attention has been drawn to some lies being circulated about me as having jumped the Bola Ahmed Tinubu train and being against his presidential ambition.

The faceless writer, I guess a hatchet hand wrote: “Almost all members of the Tinubu original power/intellectual base and allies when he was Governor are not in support of his Presidential ambition. Aregbesola, Afikuyomi, Ojudu, Onanuga, Alake, Fasola etc. Most of them may work for PYO”.

Bola Tinubu

Let me correct this misrepresentation straightforwardly: the statement is far from the truth as far as I am concerned.

I am fully in support of Bola Tinubu. I am not in PYO’s camp and will not be in his camp if Tinubu is running.

People who know me will attest to the fact that I am ever loyal to my friends, loyal to a political cause. I have been on the political left since 1978’when I joined Awolowo’s UPN as a UNILAG student.

I am not a renegade. And I can vouch for Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi and Dele Alake as well.

Bola Tinubu

The author of the rumour was merely writing conjectures on an issue that is unpredictable, a party’s primary election, where an outsider will only Labour in vain in making permutations.

As far as I am concerned, and let me say it loud and clear, I am in support of Bola Tinubu’s ambition. I am not against him. He is my first choice, the second choice and the third choice for the exalted seat.

Nigeria is in need of a visionary, a deep thinker, a man with the Midas touch, who can take our country on a journey of prosperity. This country has suffered enough and really needs a new leader who can breathe fresh air in it and change the way things are done.

Nigeria needs a man of ideas, who will not just talk his way, but really get things done.

I have no doubt that Bola Tinubu is capable of this, which is why I support his campaign to lead Nigeria.

I have known him since 1992. I was part of his governorship campaign in 1998 before others were invited to his government after we won the election in January 1999.

Bola Tinubu

I was close to his government for eight years and I bore witness to the innovations he brought into governance, the overhauling of the system that he carried out, some of which other states and the Federal Government had copied.

I have no iota of doubt that he will replicate the same at the centre, and even do more, if given the opportunity.

These are the reasons I support his campaign. And Nigerians will hear more about my involvement in the next few days.

 

From Bayo Onanuga

Delta 2023: Ndokwa Youths adopt David Edevbie

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David Edevbie

By Fado Atameyo

KWALE, DELTA STATE, April 16:
Youths of Ndokwa nation have adopted and endorsed foremost gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olorogun David Edevbie, as their candidate of choice ahead of the PDP primaries and 2023 elections.

The decision was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary General of Ndokwa National Youth Movement, NNYM, Idi Presley.

The statement said the youths, after careful consideration of the over ten gubernatorial aspirants in a rigorous process, settled for David Edevbie, citing his wealth of experience in governance and technical know how on issues bedeviling the state.

“We have decided to adopt Olorogun David Edevbie as the candidate of choice for the youths of Ndokwa Nation. Besides his wealth of experience, the rich resumé and charming charisma of David Edevbie are some of the key factors that influenced our decision.

“The youths of Ndokwa nation know the importance of having a Governor that will have the interest of the Ndokwa people at heart. We want a Governor who came prepared for governance.

“As the umbrella body of Ndokwa youths, NNYM is naturally supposed to be non partisan, but with how badly our people have been treated, we have decided to take a break from the norm so as to ensure our people get the very best and we are one hundred percent sure that under the leadership of David Edevbie, our people will feel the direct impact of governance.

“Plans are already on top gear for the official grand endorsement and adoption of David Edevbie as our gubernatorial candidate. Once concluded, the date, venue and time will be communicated to the public, after which the leadership of NNYM will move from ward to ward to speak to the delegates and make them understand why we made our decision and most importantly why they need to put the collective interest of our people above personal interests.

“Recall that April 10, youths of Ndokwa nation led other political support groups as they gathered in thousands to receive and pledge their unalloyed loyalty to immediate past deputy speaker Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi.

“The event which attracted over ten thousand Ndokwa people from the three local government area, had amongst them delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party who pledged to stand by whosoever the supreme political leader of Ndokwa nation, Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi is standing with.”

JUNE 12: NADECO Chieftain Share Facts On Tinubu’s Roles

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Bola Tinubu

Colonel Tony Nyiam (rtd) who is a chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) has said that the late Moshood Abiola’s son, Kola Abiola, got it wrong in his statement regarding his father’s relationship with Chief Bola Tinubu.

Kola had reportedly said that Tinubu made some demands from former military head of state, General Sani Abacha, to be made administrator, deputy administrator and commissioner in Lagos state. The Nation reports that Nyiam said Kola should be grateful to Tinubu for his commitment to the political struggle. He said that even though he has parted ways with Tinubu, he would still not fail to tell the truth about the role played by the national leader of the All Progressives Congress.

He said: “Let me begin by saying this: guided by good conscience,and intuition-led reasoning which proceeds therefrom, I will begin with this warning: no matter the temptation we are being tempted with, let no one be as ungrateful to another who sacrificed almost his existential life to work for the persons directly or his immediate family as Chief Kola Abiola has recently done to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“In spite of my personal disappointment with Asiwaju, I cannot be a witness to Kola Abiola’s ungratefulness to the lowest depth. We need to set the record straight.
It is noteworthy to see that I have for over four years distanced myself from my hitherto close friend, Asiwaju. Those who are close to Asiwaju and my humble self know that.

“Chief Kola Abiola’s questioning of the integrity of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s early support forhis father, Chief MKO Abiola, on doubtful demand from Gen. Sani Abacha is completely unnecessary and so uncalled for. To what end is Kola’s negative observation directed? Who is Kola Abiola trying this lie to give comfort to?”

“It was actually at Kola Abiola’s father, Chief MKO Abiola’s instance that I was first introduced to Tinubu. Chief MKO was full of praises for Senator Bola Tinubu and said that I and Tinubu will work well together.
“All these happened in Chief MKO Abiola’s London home. It was in the presence of the former Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) chairman, the late Alao Aka-Bashorun. This was when MKO flew to London to re-energise his international connection.
“Like MKO had commended Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s role in support of June 12 cause, apart from Prof. Wole Soyinka, who contributed through his leadership of NALICON and gave us a link to the leaders of Norway, Canada, followed by Gen. Alani Akinrinade and, of course,the leader of all of us, Chief Anthony Enahoro, no one else had more contributions than Asiwaju.”

The NADECO chieftain recalled that Tinubu sold some of his properties to fund the pro-democracy movement. He said he witnessed Tinubu selling his London property for the struggle.

“In fact, the last one he sold was the one which his uncle, Wale Tinubu’s father and former Police Commissioner, gave him to manage while he was on exile,” he said.
According to him, Tinubu funded his trips to meet with Y. Museveni in Uganda; to take advantage of MKO’s goodwill.
“Tinubu was reliable during the pro-democracy action against Gen. Sani Abacha’s dictatorial rule. That reliability is unchallengeable. If you doubt me, you can ask the present governor of Ekiti. Most of the funding for Radio Kudirat came from Tinubu through Ola Soyinka,son of Prof. Wole Soyinka And I can say that Tinubu’s other son can also bear witness to that.

“The internationally eminent professor, Segun Gbadegesin, can testify to Tinubu’s support for those operations in the United States of America” he added.

 

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FUPRE Undergrad Storms Music Scene With “Kala”

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Daniel Edoreh aka Dannyello on Kala debut

By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA

Popularly known as Dannyello, Daniel Edoreh, a 200 level Mechanical Engineering student of the Federal University of Petroleum Engineering (FUPRE), Effurun, is set to thrill music lovers with something fresh as he drops his first single, “Kala”, on April 29.

Daniel Edoreh aka Dannyello on Kala debut

Music critics at the pre-launch say “Kala” is a an inviting Afropiano and sing-along music with an emotionally deep universal message both in lyrics, melody, chorus and instrumentation targetted at helping humanity recover the value of love

“My mission is not just to take African music to the world but to bring the world over to African Music,” Dannyello says.

“Kala is an expression of the general deep emotion we all feel in relationships and the pains and depression we suffer when we are hurt in love.

“There are breakups everyday because we now live in a world in which great human values are getting lost, increasingly, and love is now priced only in material terms.

“So, the message of “Kala” is to remind the world that love still matters and to encourage humans to be a little more patient and considerate with one another in relationships and not so freely be stabbing hearts. We need to realise that true peace and happiness is found love.”

Daniel Edoreh aka Dannyello on Kala debut

From Delta State, born in Lagos on November 27, 2001 and bred in Surulere, Dannyello attended CMS Grammar School, Bariga, from where he proceeded to the Federal University of Petroleum Engineering, Effurun, Delta State.

The second in a family of five sons, Dannyello’s musical experience dates back to as early as when he was 5 years old when his parents brought home a keyboard and a violin and, by age 6, he started playing musical instruments for his local parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, participating in several musical competitions and bagging high positions as a keyboardist.

To improve on his music, he took to self learning on the Internet and soon began to enter Instagram freestyles and beat challenges in which he won a couple.

That boosted his confidence and made him put in more work into developing his craft.

The first time he ever entered a studio was in 2016.

 

“It was a big challenge, not because I was not used to performing before a crowd but because I was used to performing mostly only as a keyboardist.

Daniel Edoreh aka Dannyello on Kala debut

In his words, “I see music as the print of identity. Music is like expressing a part of one’s self in rhythms, melodies and lyrics that come from the depth of the heart.”

Dannyello admires a number of popular and trendy artistes like Davido, Alpha P, Koffee, Tems, Burna Boy and more and, most likely, these will influence his music as he hits the broadway.

DELTA 2023: There’s no comparison between me and other aspirants- Edevbie

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By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Frontline gubernatorial aspirant for Delta State in 2023, Olorogun David Edevbie, has noted that there’s no comparison between him and other aspirants jostling for the governorship position in the State, because he was privileged to be appointed into government as a youth.

 

Edevbie stated this in Asaba last week at a consultation visit to Anioma Congress held at the Palace of the Asagba of Asaba, which had the Asagba, Prof. Chike Edozie, traditional rulers in Delta North and top business men stakeholders in attendance.

He disclosed that the privileged of being appointed as a youth gave him an edge over other aspirants because the appointment gave him the privileged to learn from his then older colleagues which includes Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Deputy President of the Senate Ovie OmoAgege, immediate past Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Ighoyota Amori, Sen. James Manager amongst others.

 

He said when elected, he would give proper attention to Youths because they have not been allowed to express themselves which means something was wrong.

The widely tipped to win the PDP guber primaries noted that youths came out to participate during ENDSARS protest because they weren’t seeing the future for them.

“We need to give them hope. I was privileged to learn from my elder colleagues as youthful commissioner of finance so they too need to come into government to the act of governance”. He added.

 

On the challenges of delaying pensioners benefits, Edevbie, who admitted that a lot of people retired without being paid pension, promised prompt payment of pension as at when due when elected.

The immediate past Chief of Staff to Delta State Government who asked for prayers for good health, long life, wisdom and resources from the Traditional Rulers and elders of Anioma Congress noted that without cooperating with the traditional rulers, achieving meaningful results in governance will be difficult.

OKOWA COMMENDS ROYAL FATHERS FOR THE REMARKABLE SUPPORT AND COOPERATION TO HIS ADMINISTRATION.

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By Collins Udeme

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has commended the royal fathers for the remarkable support and cooperation extended to his administration.

Governor Okowa made the commendation at the presentation of staff of office to His Royal Majesty, Issac Onomeyare Ajawobu Uloho 11, the Odiologbo of Onogbkor kingdom, in Ndokwa East Local Government Area.

Okowa represented by His Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro noted that traditional rulers were carried along in the scheme of things.

According to him,” As you are aware, since this administration came on stream, we have remained consistent in the inclusion of our traditional rulers in the scheme of things, in view of their vast background, experience, training and exposure, which have no doubt, contributed immensely to the maintenance of peace and harmonious co – existence towards the development of our society”.

He pointed out that the emergence of His Royal Majesty, Issac Onomeyare Ajawobu Uloho 11, as the Odiologbo of Onogbkor kingdom was a welcome development considering his exposure and knowledged virtues of Justice and modesty .

While saying that it was statutory for the State government to present staff of office to new t traditional ruler after due installation and enthronement by his people, Okowa said,” the event accords him official recognition as Traditional ruler of Onogbkor kingdom”.

Okowa who joined other well – wishes, on behalf of the government and people of Delta State, to congratulate the royal Highness for earning that grace of Almighty God who found him worthy to ascend the throne of his ancestors as the Odiologbo of Onogbkor kingdom, prayed God to grant him sound health, wisdom and foresight in the superintending the the traditional affairs of his people.

He acknowledged that Onogbkor kingdom is a riverine community that should be into the production office crop and fish, adding ” I, therefore, use this opportunity to call on the sons and daughters of the kingdom, to take advantage of various programmes of government to increase your production , particularly the Delta State Production and Processing Support Programme and Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Scheme , to improve their Production capacities” he stated.

He , however noted the challenges facing the people of the kingdom, assuring that they would be channelled to the appropriate agencies of government for necessary action.

Speaking after the official presentation staff of office, the President General of Onogbkor kingdom, Pastor Okole Sunday Ifoghale who pointed out the teething problem in the kingdom included; roads, Oluto primary school, health center, pipe born water among others said ” l want to believe that today’s event is unique

this is because it ushered in a new era in the history of our great kingdom”.

Pastor Okole appealed to the people of the kingdom, especially the youth to uphold the virtues of integrity , unity and respect for constituted authority in order to maintain and sustain the peaceful co – existence and cooperation with the new monarch.

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