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Edevbie has all it takes to lead our state to greater height – Delta PDP

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By Tomi Wujoala

The Chairman of the Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso has said the party is excited about the vision and development plans of its frontline Governorship aspirant, Olorogun David Edevbie.

Esiso made the disclosure in Asaba on Monday afternoon at the PDP Secretariat when Edevbie visited the party’s State Executive Committee and Working to officially declare his intention to contest for the ticket of the party for the 2023 Governorship election.

Edevbie received a standing ovation from both members of the State Working Committee and members of the party present after he stated his vision and development plans for the state which includes improved power supply, combating insecurity, industrialisation, jobs and wealth creation, integrated social infrastructure development, integration of the riverine communities and upgrade of state institutions to be driven by information and digital technology, all geared towards creating a vibrant and robust economy for the benefit of Deltans.

Reacting to Edevbie’s presentation of his vision, the state party chairman said he was excited at Edevbie’s modernisation agenda and relates perfectly well with its feasibility as exactly what is needed in building a developed society.

“I am excited with Olorogun David Edevbie’s vision for the modernisation of the state and I want to thank him for coming up with the ideas,” Esiso said in elation.

“As a student of development, I am always happy to see ideas and plans like this because that is what we need for the development of our society. We need modernisation.”

The endorsement of Edevbie’s capacity to lead was first made by Chief Patrick Fovie, Chairman of Delta Central PDP who welcomed him to the event.

According to Fovie, Edevbie’s capacity is outstanding and he is someone any society can proudly send forward to act for it.

“Not all heads can carry a load and deliver it well to the end but we know that Olorogun David Edevbie has a good head and can carry the load and deliver it perfectly as Governor of our state.

“Edevbie has all it takes to lead Delta to greater heights. We therefore pray God to keep him in good health and grant him success to emerge as the Governor of the state because we know he will make Delta State greater than he will meet it.”

Director General of David Edevbie Campaign Organisation, Chief Clement Ufuani, who officially presented him to the State Executives and Working Committee held the audience spell bound when he reeled out Edevbie’s achievements in contribution to the development of the state and his pan-Delta disposition.

“When Olorogun David Edevbie was brought from an overseas corporation where he controlled hundreds of millions of pounds under his portfolio but when he arrived and was made Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in 1999, the state budget was a paltry N6.3b. The subvention of the Ministry of Education, to take care of all the primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, for instance, was just N500,000. There was virtually nothing the state could achieve with that amount. But Edevbie was not discouraged.

“He got down to work, and by 2003 he had increased the state income from N6.3b to N60.2bn. That was how Chief James Ibori was able to achieve some of the development projects for which he is loved and hailed across various communities in Delta State.

“It is no surprise that subsequent administrations of Delta State always called him back to serve again as their Commissioner of Finance. It is also no surprise that he was appointed Principal Secretary to late President Umaru Yar’adua at the national level, a position by which he virtually administered the whole nation at that point in our history. I testify because I was by his ringside.

“He is extremely detribalised and pan-Deltan. He appointed me his Special Assistant without our knowing each other before. He simply based his judgement on my credentials. He further supported me to be appointed Commissioner for Economic Planning which split his ministry into two. He also recommended me for appointed as Special Adviser to the President. Yet he is from Afiesere in Ughelli and I am from Ubulu-Okiti in Anioma. His second Special Assistant when he was first made commisioner, Charles Nenyiaba, was also from Agbor. That is David Edevbie for you. He is not interested in where you come from or what language you speak. He believes in capacity to deliver on set goals and objectives for the development of the state. He is the kind of person of person our Delta needs at this time to navigate the state through the emerging global and national economic challenges.”

DELTA NSCDC DEPLOYS 2,418 PERSONNEL FOR A PEACEFUL EASTER CELEBRATIONS

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In line with the core mandate of the NSCDC in the protection of life and property and the readiness of the Commandant Akinsanya led administration in maintaining peace and order in the State. The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed a total of 2,418 of her personnel to provide a water tight security coverage before, during and after the Easter Celebrations in the State.

The State Commandant of the NSCDC Akinsanya I A who approved the deployment stated that the enjoyed peace in the State should not be taken for granted. To this effect we are deploying 2,418 personnel to secure all life and government critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the State before , during and after the celebrations.

The NSCDC Boss maintained that the personnel were drafted from the Tactical Squad, the Anti-Vandal Unit, the Agro-Rangers, Counter Terrorism Unit CTU, the Rapid Respond Unit, Operations Dept, the Snipper Combatant(Female Squad) and the Department of Intelligence and Investigation (DII)

The Commandant directed all Area Commander’s, Divisional Officers, Component Commander’s and Squadron Leaders to supervise and monitor the deployed officers to operate within the extant laws and discharge their duty with professionalism in line with international best practices.

He urged all Deltans to go about their legitimate business without fear of molestation. He reminded them to say something when they see something that their identity will never be disclosed.

Meanwhile, the Commandant used the opportunity to admonish all christians to love one another, just as Christ loved the Church which will engender a Godly society.
He wished every one a Happy Easter Celebrations in advance.

 

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DELTA 2023: I Will Consolidate On SMART Plus Agenda – Iyovwaye

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DELTA 2023: I Will Consolidate On SMART Plus Agenda – Iyovwaye

Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 governorship hopeful, Engr. Chris Iyovwaye, has assured that he has enormous capacity to contribute his quota towards growing and developing the State into an enviable world class economy.

 

Iyowaye gave the assurance yesterday at the PDP State Secretariat in Asaba, where he expressed his intention to govern the State and subsequently declared his interest to run the race of becoming the Governor in 2023.

 

According to him, his SMART Plus Agenda will be anchored on cutting edge technology to stop capital flight while harnessing the human and material resources of the State to build industries geared towards developing a solid economy for the State.

 

While promising to made a mark in job creation, he said his government would encourage youth employment in a way that their capacities are developed to stand on their own to contribute meaningfully to the system.

 

“I have adopted the SMART Agenda of Governor Okowa into the SMART Plus Agenda because of the far-reaching intricate ingredients of real-time development inbeded in it. I have what it takes to govern Delta from this level to the next positive level”, Iyovwaye said.

 

Carefully selecting his areas of leadership focus, Iyovwaye has said he would unleash his innovative prowess by anchoring his Agenda on; Security, Energy, Education, Industrialisation and Healthcare.

 

He told the party chairman that in his database of followers, he had well over 22,000 Deltans who don’t belong to any political party but had faith in him and could go wherever he goes. “These category of electorates he has also decided to move them into the PDP at a convenient date the party may give to gather them to join the family”

 

Enthused by his brilliant submissions, the State Chairman of PDP, Barr Kingsley Esiso described Iyovwaye as a good party man who would come to inform his party executive of his intention to run for an office.

 

He commended the governorship aspirant for recognising the past Governors and the present one for their visible and well acknowledged performances as Governors.

 

Esiso, acknowledged the fact that the dynamic politician has the credentials to bring his vision into fruition, affirming that the job of the party executive is primarily to give equal opportunities to all members to excel in their ambitions to become the party’s candidates.

 

His words, “We cannot support any aspirant, because we cannot give what we don’t have. The job of aspirants at this stage is to vigorously pursue their campaigns personally with delegates. This time, you are our responsibility being a candidate, but not when you are an aspirant. At that stage, you are on your own with the delegates.

 

“We have 270 wards in the State, and for every ward we have delegates there. You must do everything to canvass and win the votes of delegates ahead of the party’s primaries. It’s when you have emerged as a candidate that we can now come out as party leaders to support you as our candidate. ”, Esiso posited.

 

The intrigues with party politics leading to primary elections are quite understood by the businessman cum politician, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye. He has followers who have enormous confidence in him and he must do everything possible to clinch the party’s ticket in order to fulfill his ambition of leading the State as Governor.

 

Recalled Iyovwaye, renowned business figure in the Marine sector and industrialist, politician and servant of God, is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wellmann Group of Companies had earlier picked the Governorship Expression of Interest Form of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday

2023: Massive boost for Edevbie at Anioma Congress

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Olorogun David Edevbie received a massive boost in his bid for the Governorship of Delta State when the Anioma Congress, the supreme socio-cultural body of Delta North, hosted him, Thursday afternoon, in Asaba.

The event which held at the Palace of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Professor Chike Edozien, had in attendance over 40 traditional rulers from various communities and hundreds of top Anioma political, professional and businesses leaders.

David Edevbie and his entourage who went to consult with the leadership of the Anioma nation was overwhelmed by the expression of love by the top leaders for him.

David Edevbie receiving prayers from the Asagba of Asaba

Presiding over the event, the Asagba of Asaba said the reception was necessary for them to hear from and access his agenda for the development of the state.

“Anioma is one people. We speak in one voice. The Anioma Congress is composed of the traditional rulers, the political, business and professional class. We are here to guide our people and when we speak, we believe we speak the mind of the people.”

After outlining his vision and agenda for the development of the state, members of the congress expressed satisfaction with his programmes and capacity to deliver, saying he would make a great Governor for Delta State.

Much like tacitly endorsing him, it was agreed that they would meet again with him immediately after the PDP primaries to work together for the progress of the state.

Obi Edozien also seized the opportunity to re-interate his belief that power should be zoned while also pointing out the need for governments to accord the traditional institutions the respect they deserve as custodians.

“Various groups in Delta came from the same source and are distributed into various zones. For us, the most harmonious way to share power is by zoning.”

The highlight of the event was the offering of prayers by the traditional rulers for Edevbie’s success in his bid and for his health and safety.

The prayer led by the Asagba himself was closed by the Ezi of Ezionum, His Royal Majesty, Ambassador Dr Roland Osanwuta (JP).

Also present at the event was former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Benjamin Elue.

2023: Delta PDP rules out imposition of candidates

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Members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State have been assured of a free contest and level playing ground for all aspirants in the 2023 general election.

 

Commissioner for Information in the state, Charles Aniagwu disclosed this at a news conference in Asaba as part of the resolutions reached at the stakeholders meeting on Tuesday in Asaba.

 

Aniagwu disclosed that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the State Party Chairman, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso urged contestants to continue to ensure they play by rules and avoid acts tantamount to undermining the existing peace in the state.

 

They reminded the contestants that they were all members of the same political family in the PDP and urged them to avoid acts that could bring disunity to the party.

 

He reiterated that the party had resolved to conduct free, fair and credible primaries for all elective positions, stressing that there would be no imposition of any candidate.

 

According to him, “Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the State party Chairman Olorogun Kingsley Esiso urged contestants to play by the rules and be fair in their campaigns and to respect the fact that we have a peaceful state.

 

“The political class and our brothers and sisters have given us the privilege of serving them do deserve the sustainance of this peace.

 

“The meeting urged all persons participating in the ongoing electioneering process to as a matter of duty, responsibility and respect for the electorate ensure that they do not engage in actions that are capable of undermining the peace that we enjoy today in the state.

 

“The governor and Chairman of the party also assured that there will be a level playing field for all aspirants

 

“As a government in Delta we will not engage in acts that will not inspire confidence on the part of our people.

 

“Everybody contesting will be given level playing field and nobody will be witch-hunted, nobody will be imposed on anybody in all the elective positions.

 

“They have assured that they will not be party to the imposition of any candidate,” he said.

 

Aniagwu dismissed online reports on former Governor James Ibori walking out on the meeting, saying that it was false and an unprofessional report.

 

He said that Chief Ibori duly addressed the meeting and commended the governor and the party, subscribing to the fact that its important for everybody to maintain the existing peace.

 

“Chief Ibori addressed the audience and because he had a flight to catch, he took permission from the governor to travel.

 

“He left having secured the permission of the governor and it is very uncharitable and unprofessional for anybody to say that he stormed out of the meeting.”

 

The Commissioner officially confirmed the resignation of nine Commissioners and other top government officials ahead of the 2023 general election.

 

Aniagwu said the officials resigned to run for various offices in the forthcoming general election, adding that their resignation was in compliance with Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022.

 

He said: “The electioneering process have began with the release of the timetable by INEC and with the operationalization of the Electoral Act, 2022 and this call for a whole lot of engagements.

 

“For us as a state, we are very much determined to observe and indeed work according to the tenets of the Electoral Act.

 

“More specifically, we are very much determined to give effect to Section 84(12) which provides that those who are appointees of government who intend to take part in the electioneering process starting from the party primaries will have to give way by resigning their appointments.

 

“On account of that, a number of members of the State Executive Council who want to pursue their political careers through some elective positions have also put in their resignations.

 

“I can confirm to you that no fewer than nine of the Commissioners would be taking part in the 2023 general elections and that means that nine of them will no longer be part of our meetings as members of the state executive council.

 

“There other persons who have put in their resignations because they are statutory delegates and that is to tell you the extent to which we are giving effect to the provision of that law.”

Kaduna killings: Declare full-blown war against terrorists, Pyrates tell FG

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Worried over the incessant bloodletting, especially in the northern part of the country, the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) Kaduna State branch, has called on the Federal Government to declare a full-blown war against terrorists and bandits behind the ongoing murder in the country.

 

The association, otherwise known as Pyrates Confraternity, has also told the Federal Government to be alive to its constitutional role of protection of life and property and stop the daily rhetoric and issuance of press releases commiserating with families of the victims of the dastardly act.

 

President of the Kaduna chapter of NAS, Henry Onyiah, in a statement, called for a state of emergency to be declared if necessary.

 

NAS reiterated the urgent need for the implementation of an end-to-end strategy for not just the restoration but the long-term maintenance of law and order in all parts of Nigeria.

 

“In addition to this, those charged with the responsibility for implementing and operationalising the strategy must themselves be fully held personally culpable for lapses within their areas of responsibility.

“There is a need to consistently review performance and dispense with identified incompetence without prejudice and delay,” it said.

 

It further said with sincerity of purpose, that the security problem is not insurmountable.

 

According to the statement, “The last several weeks have seen an intensification of the activities of criminal elements in various parts of Kaduna State from the series of terrorist attacks by bandits in Giwa Local Government Area to the resurgence of a wave of attacks and violence around the Jema’a/Kaura/ Zangon Kataf Local Governments Area, all resulting in various harms to innocent residents.

 

“This progressed to a breach of the Kaduna Airport perimeter about a week ago and then barely a few days after, perhaps working to a predetermined and expertly scripted plan, an attack on a Kaduna bound train resulting in the murder, injury, and abduction of passengers on board the train – an unprecedented act that we struggle to find precedence anywhere in the world.

 

“As if motivated to demonstrate the perceived hollowness of the often-repeated assurances by the government about her determination to contain these criminal elements, the Ungwar Bulus community in the Sabon Tasha area within the Greater Kaduna Metropolis (and near the Kaduna Petrochemical and Refining Company) was again attacked resulting in the loss of lives and abductions during the night of 31st March forcing residents to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring communities overnight. In the intervening period, there have been several unconfirmed reports of attacks on the Kaduna – Abuja Highway.

 

“The Kaduna chapter of the National Association of Seadogs while viewing the current situation through the lenses of residents of Kaduna State, considers it indeed bewildering that despite the clear identification of what needs to be done to mitigate against the high risk of various harms to law-abiding residents, as well as damage and destruction of property including critical infrastructure by criminal elements acting with astronomically increasing frequency and ruthlessness, the response of the government appears to be one driven by an inordinately high threshold and risk appetite that gives the impression that what is an abnormality appears to be accepted as normal.

 

“From whatever angle residents look, there appears to be glaring evidence of a wide gulf between the constitutionally defined primary purpose of government to provide security and welfare of the people on one hand and the perceived attitude in respect of this purpose by those in whom is vested executive powers of the Federation on the other.”

 

Culled from This Nigerian Online Newspapers Pg 31

Edoreh bags United Nations appointment 

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Fred Edoreh

By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA

Renowned Nigerian media practitioner and social development activist, Fred Edoreh, has been appointed as an International Peace Advocate by the United Nations-POLAC Foundation.

 

The letter of appointment signed by the Director General of the organisation, Ambassador Halo Eton, said the investiture will be performed on Friday, April 29 at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

 

POLAC, an acronym for “Positive Livelihood Award Centre,” was established with the United Nations under the UNESCO Charter in 2001 following the UN General Assembly Resolution declaring 2001 to 2010 as a decade of peace and non-violence.

 

It’s mandate is to enhance the effectiveness of the UN Millennium Development Goals and UNESCO Culture of peace, security, international friendship and the restoration of human dignity.

 

According to the letter, Edoreh, two-time Secretary and two-time Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), was selected for the appointment in acknowledgment of his “proven integrity and commitment to the ideals of altruism, promotion of universal moral values, social harmony, inter-religious and ethnic cooperation, and the culture of peace”.

Fred Edoreh

His selection, we gathered, draws from his advocacy and practical contributions to the inclusion, promotion and empowerment of sports persons with disability in Nigerian, especially his commitment to Nigerian Paralympic Movement and fund-raising for the Nigeria Amputee Football team to attend international events at various times, including the Mexico 2018 Amputee Football World Cup as well as the Angola 2019 and Tanzania 2021 Africa Amputee Football Nations Cup tournaments.

 

“In view of the foregoing, the trustees of POLAC recognise that you exemplify these qualities and wish to convey you their decision to appoint you an International Peace Advocate,” the letter said.

 

“In addition to acknowledging these special qualities, the appointment encourages these individuals to continue to be role models in community services and peace-making.

 

“As an International Peace Advocate, you can be called upon for peace making, conflict resolution and other activities that encourage peace and positive living in line with the best international practices,” it added.

 

As part of the paraphernalia of the appointment, Edoreh can now hoist the UN-POLAC flag at any location of his choice and be entitled to its special vehicle number plate.

 

Other UN-POLAC appointees include Mr Tijani James, an indigene of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State who was recognised for playing a pivotal role in mobilising efforts towards rebuilding schools and other basic amenities destroyed by insurgents in his area, Mr Paul Santus Ofana, a reputed agro-businessman and Alhaji Hassan Danbaba, Chairman of the board of the Sokoto-Rima River Basin Development Authority, for their contributions to enhancing food security in Nigeria, and Mrs Enene Fonne, Lady Captain of Abakaliki Golf Club.

DTSG Approves Operations Of Constituent Multi-purpose Co-operative

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Delta State Government has certified and approved the operation of Constituent Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited through the ministry of Trade and investment.

The President of the cooperative disclosed this during the launching of the cooperative society in Asaba, the state capital

The President stated that the essence of the cooperative society was to assist people that were constrained with cash need to embark on their choice of businesses.

He also stated that the cooperative would assist farmers,private individuals to start any business of their choice, just as he said that provisions were made for people to join as members to enable them to save money for their future and immediate needs.

The president urged registered members to bring in members , saying that the cooperative society was bent to liberate people out of poverty.

Delta 2023: Urhobo Leaders Of Thought Rally Support For Urhobo Governor (SEE COMMUNIQUE)

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As the struggle for what zone Delta State Governor should emerge from come 2023 steam up, Urhobo Leaders Of Thought under the aegis of Ja R’Urhobo 2023 (Urhobo Y’Oteri) has appealed to Urhobo respected royal fathers, patriotic sons and daughters as well as all associations with Urhobo interest to unite for the common good of the Urhobo nation towards producing a Delta State Governor of Urhobo extraction in 2023.

Oja R’Urhobo 2023 is a strategic group of Urhobos comprising Urhobo traditional leaders, the Urhobo Progress Union and a conglomeration of Urhobo associations and intelligentsia with the objective of ensuring that an Urhobo of Delta Central becomes the Governor of Delta State in 2023.

Communiqué titled, “Our Position On the 2023 Delta State Governorship’ signed by Arc. (Dr.) Chief. O. C. Majoroh, Chief Francis Ifie, Olorogun Edoreh Agbah, Chief Dr. Cecilia Ibru and nineteen other members made available to journalists, the Urhobo leaders call on all sons and daughters of the Urhobo nation to support and work towards delivering an Urhobo Governor by ensuring that only Urhobo candidates emerge from either the PDP and the APC.
“It is only through this level of uncommon unity that Urhobo in times past and similar to this, have delivered on a painful objective. Delta State Governor of Urhobo extraction come 2023 is exactly one demanding that call to a common cause: “OJA R’URHOBO”. A task for which we must all unite and sign up to enable us have our say and take our rightful place in Delta State and Nigeria.

“The struggle for an Urhobo Governor of our choosing come 2023 is a rally, infact, AN URGENT MOVEMENT in strong defense of fairness, equity and justice for which our forefathers are renowned. We cannot do anything less after 16 years of waiting for the two other Senatorial Districts to quietly have their turn at the Governor’s desk in ASABA,” the Leaders stated.

The Urhobo Leaders of Thought unanimously condemned and rejected alleged efforts by state sponsored attempts to force any aspirant on the Urhobo nation against the collective will of the Urhobo People, stressing that Urhobos are competent, erudite, independent and industrious and therefore must be allowed to project her own candidates across the political parties.

“2014, Delta North rejected a State anointed aspirant and was solely responsible for projecting her preferred aspirant. So, let it be in 2023 with Delta Central,” they insisted.
The Leaders commended the courage of Urhobo aspirants that have purchased the governorship forms, but, however, noted that the multiplicity of Urhobo aspirants will eventually lead to the fragmentation of Urhobo votes and loss, believing that it will be a miscalculation for Urhobos to go into the primaries with over 10 aspirants.

According to the Leaders,“We do remind Urhobo aspirants that only one person will emerge as Governor at the end of the day. We therefore appeal to all our aspirants to put Urhobo and Delta interest above personal ambition and should be willing to accept the choice of Urhobo sole candidates across the political parties.
“We have put together a set of criteria for the selection of the best candidate to represent Urhobo. The criteria are as follows shall have global & national reach that will be beneficial to Delta State, Offer the best development agenda/manifesto for Delta State, Possess commensurate knowledge relevant to the job at hand and comparable to past Governors from other parts of Delta State including neighbouring States, Proven administrative cum political experience, competence/track record across a wide spectrum, Impeccable character and integrity, Combine Pan-Delta Disposition and Urhobo patriotism. We shall use the criteria to evaluate the aspirants and narrow down to the best candidate to represent Urhobo following which he shall be presented to the Urhobo people and ALL of Delta State by our royal fathers, the UPU, Urhobo associations and other stakeholders in Delta State.”
The Leaders call on Urhobo brothers and sisters from Delta North and Delta South to support Delta Central as they have always supported them in times past.

“The principle of power rotation implies that it is the TURN of Delta Central and therefore we ask that only URHOBO candidates be allowed to contest the Governorship election across the parties,” the communiqué read.

 

 

 

BELOW IS THE FULL TEXT OF THE COMMUNIQUE

 

 

JA R’URHOBO 2023(URHOBO Y’OTERI)

OUR POSITION ON THE 2023 DELTA STATE GOVERNORSHIP

1. The Oja R’Urhobo 2023 is a strategic group of Urhobos comprising Urhobo traditional leaders, the Urhobo Progress Union and a conglomeration of Urhobo associations and intelligentsia with the objective of ensuring that an Urhobo of Delta Central becomes the Governor of Delta State in 2023.
2.We unanimously affirm that the Delta Central remains one united and indivisible people and therefore all our respected royal fathers, patriotic sons and daughters as well as all associations with Urhobo interest are United for the common good of the Urhobo nation towards producing a Delta State Governor of Urhobo extraction in 2023.
3. It is only through this level of uncommon unity that Urhobo in times past and similar to this, have delivered on a painful objective. Delta State Governor of Urhobo extraction come 2023 is exactly one demanding that call to a common cause: “OJA R’URHOBO”. A task for which we must all unite and sign up to enable us have our say and take our rightful place in Delta State and Nigeria.
4. The struggle for an Urhobo Governor of our choosing come 2023 is a rally, infact, AN URGENT MOVEMENT in strong defense of fairness, equity and justice for which our forefathers are renowned. We cannot do anything less after 16 years of waiting for the two other Senatorial Districts to quietly have their turn at the Governor’s desk in ASABA. We therefore call on all
sons and daughters of the Urhobo nation to support and work towards delivering an Urhobo Governor by ensuring that only Urhobo candidates emerge from the PDP and the APC.
5. In this regard, We affirm and insist that ONLY Urhobo can determine the best candidate from the Urhobo nation. We unanimously condemn and reject efforts by state sponsored attempts to force any aspirant on the Urhobo nation against the collective will of the Urhobo People. Urhobo’s are competent, erudite, independent and industrious therefore must be allowed
to project her own candidates across the political parties. In 2014, Delta North rejected a State anointed aspirant and was solely responsible for projecting her preferred aspirant. So, let it be in 2023 with Delta Central.
6. We commend the courage of Urhobo aspirants that have purchased the governorship forms. However, we note that the multiplicity of Urhobo aspirants will eventually lead to the fragmentation of Urhobo votes and loss. We believe that it will be a miscalculation for us to go into the primaries with over 10 aspirants. We do remind Urhobo aspirants that only one person will emerge as Governor at the end of the day. We therefore appeal to all our aspirants to put Urhobo and Delta interest above personal ambition and should be willing to accept the choice of Urhobo sole candidates across the political parties.
8. We have put together a set of criteria for the selection of the best candidate to represent Urhobo. The criteria are as follows:
a. Shall have global & national reach that will be beneficial to
Delta State

b. Offer the best development agenda/manifesto for Delta State
c. Possess commensurate knowledge relevant to the job at hand
and comparable to past Governors from other parts of Delta
State including neighbouring States
d. Proven administrative cum political experience,
competence/track record across a wide spectrum
e. Impeccable character and integrity
f. Combine Pan-Delta Disposition and Urhobo patriotism
9. We shall use the criteria to evaluate the aspirants and narrow down to the best candidate to represent Urhobo following which he shall be presented to the Urhobo people and ALL of Delta State by our royal fathers, the UPU, Urhobo associations and other stakeholders in Delta State.
10. We call on our brothers and sisters from Delta North and Delta South to support Delta Central as we have always supported them in times past. The principle of power rotation implies that it is the TURN of Delta Central and therefore we ask that only URHOBO candidates be allowed to contest the Governorship election across the parties

 

Thank You Urhobo Leaders of Thought

1. Arc. (Dr.) Chief. O. C. Majoroh
2. Chief Francis Ifie
3. Olorogun Edoreh Agbah
4. Chief Dr. Cecilia Ibru
5. Mr. Emmanuel E. Okotete
6. Mr. Abraham Ogbodo
7. Olorogun Miranda Mosheshe
8. Prof. Sunny Awhefeada
9. Mr. Ovie Oghenekaro

10.Mr. Bruno Sobotie
11.Mr. Joshua Oweibo FCA
12.Engr. Akpojotor Okiti
13.Dr. Peter Omoko
14.Mr. Marcus Ekure
15.Prince Randolph Erumagborie
16.Prof. Hope Eghagha
17.Mr. Charles Money
18.Mr. Daniel Esiekpe
19.Mr. Uhrorho Koyoyo
20.Mr. Kesiena Ogene
21.Mr. Ovotu Rufus
22.Dr. John Uwa
23.Dr. Benson Uwheru

TELL DELTANS WHAT YOU HAVE FOR THEM, MSD TELLS GOVERNORSHIP, OTHER ASPIRANTS.  

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Okowa, flanked by former governors Ibori and Uduaghan

Now that the din over endorsement, non endorsement, and lack of endorsement claims and allegations have been stilled and over, the Movement for Stronger Delta, (MSD) is calling on governorship aspirants to come out with what they have in stock that Deltans should expect from them.

MSD

Of course, we understand perfectly that the primaries will be a delegates election, especially since the expected mode will be indirect primaries and this is usually the season of windfall and harvest for identified delegates, we also wish to implore, appeal and charge statutory and other delegates to equally task the aspirants on what policies, programmes and initiatives they have for the people.

 

Delegates are representatives of the people at every level of the electorate block at Ward, Local Government, and State levels, so it is also imperative for them to demand from aspirants, a clear and comprehensive agenda of their plans and visions on how to deliver more and functional democracy dividends to Deltans, if they get elected as candidates.

 

Enough of the tantrums, invectives, and unwholesome attacks at one another; they mean nothing to the people as they are of no value to them in any way.

 

So far, the people are bored and disappointed with listening to and reading of the “old wife’s fables” bandied about for an aspirant as it catches the fancy of the respective hired writers who adorn the social media space with the phantasmagoria of the person they have soft spot for.

 

Rather than continue to play to the gallery, while leaving stranded and without information the people whose destiny they seek to control politically, Governorship aspirants should without much ado, unveil to the people the gems they have for them and the value inherent in them.

 

Enough of rhetoric and talks that amount to nothing; enough of phrases deliberately dished out and clothed with cunning, deceitful, and of treacherous quality.

We propose that each Governorship aspirant, as indeed, all others aspiring to other elective positions, should get serious and tell their tattlers to transform from being hack writers into value-based communicators.

The aspirants should impress on their publicists the need to inform and educate the people about what their principals have for them and why they deserve the people’s support. Deltans want to know the individual policy direction of each Governorship aspirant. They want to know the nitty-gritty of your policies and the profundity of your thought.

MSD calls for issue-based information that gives insight into what each and every aspirant proposes to do for the people when voted for, instead of the annoying and provocative tales of false endorsements and twisted narratives of praise-singing of aspirants dubiously attributed to unsuspecting public figures to their eternal embarrassment and subsequent pointed disclaimers to set the records straight.

It is not enough to give the people catchphrases and go on rigmarole of the archaic system of selling mere sentiments and empty objectives. Deltans want to know from aspirants of all description objectives that are tangible and the value that constituents stand to benefit from.

Deltans want to know what our Governorship aspirants think about the problem of insecurity and how they would turn things around. They want to know how they will enforce the Anti-Open Grazing Law of the State so that the bushes are rid of the nefarious activities of herdsmen and kidnappers so that the farms will be attractive for farmers once again. What are the respective plans to end kidnapping, cult activities, and other such vices that have widened the scope of insecurity?

Current serving Governors have problems with the constitutional role and nomenclature given to them as Chief Security Officers of their States but cannot rein in on Commissioners of Police and other security agencies because the Governors have no power of control over them. It would be interesting for Governorship aspirants to tell the people how they will overcome this nagging issue when any of them finally is voted into office.

What are your economic policies for the State, and especially the economic blueprint for each senatorial district and the Local Governments? How will you tackle the challenges of the administration of the Local Government Councils? Schools and education, commerce and industry, agriculture – what plan and how do you achieve the plan of improving agriculture and making the industry viable, and making food surplus?

Our environments have challenges, what new vista does a Governorship aspirant have to ease environmental degradation of the riverine areas, ecological problems, and erosion?

Also, our other classes of aspirants to the Senate, House of Representatives, and Houses of Assembly should get up and engage the people with issue-based talks. Deltans are appalled that many of our representatives are hardly found at plenary sittings; some have never been observed to contribute to debates, especially on issues that affect their constituents.

Quite a number of these legislators have been labeled as lame ducks and most of them, except for the token pecuniary handouts and miserable empowerment items dished out at long intervals, have never even been known to create opportunities to interact with their people, to know their minds in matters of national importance so they can return to make the opinions of their constituents known during plenary discussions.

Deltans will want to vote for a candidate who can assure them of solutions to the emerging challenges of governance, as our democracy consolidates and in our collective effort towards building a #Stronger Delta.

They are calling for those who will not just be voted for but who will abandon them when it matters most to stand and speak up for their interest in the Senate, House of Representatives, and the House of Assembly. Deltans are seeking for men and women who truly have the people’s interest at heart, and who will make valuable contributions that will yield a true dividend of democracy for them. Not sell-outs.

This is why MSD considers these and more issues crucial that aspirants of all hues MUST address the people about as they do their consultations. It is hearing from our aspirants that will convince delegates to support the best aspirant for a position to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and in the end lead to voting for such a candidate at the general elections and lead to the emergence of a Stronger Delta of our dream.

Deltans are not interested in abuses and other forms of despicable indulgences from the campaign houses of aspirants against one another. Tell the people what you have for them and how you intend to achieve it. This is the road to a Stronger Delta.

The emergence of a #STRONGER DELTA, is the MAIN agenda.

MOVEMENT FOR STRONGER DELTA, (MSD)

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