Shooting In Villa: PDP Alarmed, Charges President Buhari to Speak Out

June 13, 2020

Press Statement

Shooting In Villa: PDP Alarmed, Charges President Buhari to Speak Out

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is alarmed by the reported shooting and security breaches within the precincts of the Presidential villa following a reported degenerated squabble among family members and officials of the Buhari Presidency.

The PDP is deeply worried that the protracted spat between the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, and aides of President Muhammadu Buhari has now degenerated into violent combats, raids and free use of firearms within the Presidential villa.

The party described as distressing, the report that a members of Mr. President's family were at scene of the assault against one of President Buhari’s aides, during which the First Lady’s security details were alleged to have resorted to the use of firearms.

Our party is disturbed by such ugly situation in the Buhari Presidency, which has already heightened apprehensions in the public space over the apparent failure of security architecture and central command system in the presidency leading to such reckless and irresponsible breaches.

The chaotic situation in the Presidential villa only points to the failure by President Buhari to provide a leadership that can guarantee orderliness in governance and effectively ensure the security of our nation.

The PDP notes that such leadership failure at the highest level has further exposed why our nation has been bedeviled by myriads of security and economic problems under President Buhari’s watch in the last five years.

More worrisome is that the Buhari Presidency had failed to speak out on the frightening situation so as to reassure Nigerians and douse the tension in the polity; especially at this critical time when our nation is facing serious security challenges.

The PDP therefore calls on President Buhari to take immediate steps to restore order in his Presidency and shield our security system from the division and power tussle among persons close to him.

Our party also demands for an immediate inquest into the security breaches as well as the alleged violation of COVID-19 ban on inter-state travels by officials and relations of Mr. President, which was reported to be part of the immediate causes of latest disturbances in the Presidential villa.

Furthermore, the PDP urges the National Assembly to save the nation by wading into the persistent infighting in the Buhari Presidency especially as those in charge of the Presidential villa has not demonstrated the required capacity to engender the needed orderliness for productive governance.

Signed:

Kola Ologbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary

Pipeline Surveillance Job: Capt. Okunbor Has Raped Niger Delta Youths Empowerment Funds Through His Company, lnvestigate Him Now, ljaw Group Tells President Buhari

Pipeline Surveillance Job: Capt. Okunbor Has Raped Niger Delta Youths Empowerment Funds Through His Company, lnvestigate Him Now, ljaw Group Tells President Buhari

Press Statement
12th June,2020


Captain HOSA OKUNBOR must understand in a plain terms that ,the youths of that regions doesn't want to see his face as the pipeline surveillance contractor in  our  rivers .

Captain HOSA OKUNBO has no single  right  to take a pipeline surveillance jobs in our creeks .

He is just oppressing  the  youths in their right and Justice must surely prevail in this pipeline surveillance jobs no matter what ?

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR no matter how you have been  sponsoring people to fight against the progress of the youths in River forcados in Burutu LGA and Escravous  River  in warri South West LGA , you will certainly see the Lions of the creeks.

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR the CEO/chairman of ocean marine solutions limited should show a score card of empowering our youths from our various communities   claims by some groups of persons  .
The youths are calling on  EFCC ,ICPC to audit captain HOSA OKUNBOR scored card of empowerment .

Mr Benson Oluaje who is our own brother from the other side has  betrayed  his people to captain HOSA OKUNBOR because of personal gain .Mr Benson Oluaje you have suddenly forgotten your root simply because of money and you sell off your  right , just  as in the Bible   ,Esau  sold his birthright to Jacob his brother  because pottage of beans .
You have been advised to  withdraw what ever plans to destroy your people .

Leaders of Niger Delta should  hear this brought day light robbing   of our pipeline  surveillance jobs in our communities

Politics has gone through the mind of some persons not to know their right .This is a state of red and black sabotage of Gbaramatu -Oms communities chairmen passes vote of confidence to some one who is against the interest and the growth of the youths .It is highly disappointed of such personalities promoting corruption in this our dispensation .
How do you expect  the youths to behaved well when leaders are  not transparent in the  dealings of things  in the society .

IPWD is calling the  attention  of Nigerian military  both  the Army and the Navy to make a justifications of this intimidation   and dehumanized maltreatment of the right of the youths .

The DSS in both states  and the National security agencies  in Nigeria must   must be aware of this  disorganizing nature of security challenges  in our rivers . Nobody should portion blames  to any youths ,if anything goes wrong in the creeks .The landlord will never  accept that nonesene  from capital HOSA OKUNBOR .

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR ,the CEO /chairman of ocean marine solutions limited is a  gold digger and the appropriate authorities of Nigeria security needs to carry out a proper investigation on him .

Hon.Bullet Otuaro Burutu,
the most unprecedented and impeccable  grassroot youth leader ,who never by any means diverted his minds and who knows the deepest pains of the  youths  .He is always fighting for the interest of the youths .
Your footprint is clearly written in  the wall of Niger Delta struggle . Sir ,your youths have been sidelined by their right in their own country home .
The youths also calling on you to come and  rescued them  in this pipeline surveillance jobs .We have pushed to the wall of explosion in the creek .

H.E sen .Dr Okowa Arthur Ifeanyi , the governor of Delta State and H.E Godwin Obaseki , as the number  one citizen  of your respective states , you have the Vito power to settle this pipeline surveillance jobs that have causing confusion in our rivers .

Remember , the youths are not fighting to get pipeline surveillance jobs from Benin rivers or Edo State .
But some criminal elements who doesn't want the good of the youths are started manipulating what is right belong to the youths to non_ indegine and the youths are saying that , it is capital NO.

Sign :

Comrade Paul Akpowaide National President Ijaw Political WatchDog IPWD .Niger Delta Human Rights Activist .

Democracy Day: Oromoni Salutes Okowa, Congratulates Deltans, Nigerians For Their unwavering Commitments Towards Civilian Rule

Democracy Day: Oromoni Salutes Okowa, Congratulates Deltans, Nigerians For Their unwavering Commitments Towards Civilian Rule

The Chairman Delta State Taskforce on environment, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni has congratulated his boss, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Deltans as well as Nigerians as the nation marks uninterrupted twenty years of civilian rule.

Oromoni in a Press Statement released on 12th June, 2020 also congratulated Nigerians for their unwavering commitments in sustaining Democracy, and thank them for the numerous successes recorded so far in the country.

According to him, said: " I want to begin by congratulating My Governor, His Excellency Senator Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa for being so lucky to be on the saddle as Delta state join Nigerians from all works of life in celebrating the 20th year of uninterrupted democratic rule. It is called for numerous celebrations.

I also want to congratulate all Nigerians for the successes we have recorded so far in our democratic journey. We cannot afford to remove our legs from the pedal now. Government definitely is determined to make life more abundant for our people,”

“All Nigerians deserve commendation. We have done well so far. We must strive more to make democracy a way of life. The successes recorded so far demonstrate the unwavering commitment of Nigerians to sustain and grow our democracy.”

A solid economy that will ensure all citizens enjoy a high standard of living is critical to the sustenance of democracy.

You must know that Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, The patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

May God Almighty of infinite goodness, Spare this nation Nigeria from Chaos, Anarchy and Doom. Bless our family with Love and Peace, he stated. "

HAPPY DEMOCRACY DAY.

ABANDONED AYAKOROMO BRIDGE: Ozobo Calls For Increase Funding As He Expresses Disappointment Over Slow Pace Of Work as Works Commissioner Vists, Promises 1billion Fund

ABANDONED AYAKOROMO BRIDGE: Ozobo Calls For Increase Funding As He Expresses Disappointment Over Slow Pace Of Work as Works Commissioner Vists, Promises 1billion Fund


WARRI_____ Sign of joy greeted Ayakoromo and other riverine communities in Burutu Local government area when the Delta State governor through his works commissioner Chief James Augoye paid unscheduled visit at the abandoned bridge site after several protests from community youths and civil society organizations.

The commissioner for works told journalists in his visit to the project site that the governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa had approved 1billion naira in the 2020 budget for the continuation of work on the project and that the fund would be released by now and next week.

The project engineer who also briefed newsmen said the company had achieved 68.5 percent of works done on the project and that by next week work would commenced fully if funds are being released.

Reacting on the commissioner's visit, comrade Ozobo Austin, Niger Delta right activist who doubled as national president of the Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work on the project as he called for increase funding of the project.

The activist told the commissioner for works that Ayakoromo and rest of other Burutu communities needed a befitting treatment from the state government being Burutu a major oil producing LGA in the state and that 1billion naira was not enough as the project needs 2billion annual budget.

He opined that Okowa was deliberately refusing to appropriate reasonable fund for the project because the project was not sited in Delta North and that with the poor attitude of the governor towards the project, he doubts whether the project would be completed before 2023.

Ozobo maintained that no responsible government would abandoned such mega project which would be a major achievement when completed.

He said the bridge had enormous economic importance when completed and that it would linked Burutu, Ughelli and Bomadi communities in the state.

Ozobo disclosed the slow pace of work on the site after 6years of Ifeanyi Okowa administration was due to his lacks of interest for the completion of the bridge project.

He said the project may had been completed if Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa was serious about it. He further added that the bridge project wouldn't had took a serious government more than two years to be completed, citing Patani bridge as a case study.

He stressed that Okowa hates Ijaw people, and that was why he failed to prioritized projects in the Ijaw communities.

He however, appealed with the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to keep to his promise of releasing 1billion naira between now and next week to avoid further protest and ensure that the project was completed before he leaves office.

IPDI Calls For Immediate Termination Of Pipeline Surveillance Contract Awarded To Cpt. Okunbor, Accuses Him Of Trading Job Slots Of Host Communities To His Kinsmen

IPDI Calls For Immediate Termination Of Pipeline Surveillance Contract Awarded To Cpt. Okunbor, Accuses Him Of Trading Job Slots Of Host Communities To His Kinsmen

Press Statement

10Th June, 2020


We want to state unequivocally that pipeline survillance contract of Warri-Escravos, Trans- Focados and Egbema awarded to Ocean Marine Solution limited be terminated over clandestine and disgruntled treatments meted out for youths of the affected host communities by the company which is chaired by Capt Hosa Okunbor.

Our findings reveal that Ocean Marine Solution Limited is trading with indigenous pipeline surveillance slots of host communities in the aforementioned areas to his Benin kinsmen and political friends and this is capable of breaking down law and order in the region. Our youths have been sidelined in jobs in their country homes. It may interest you to note that no non indigene could perfectly carry out the pipeline surveillance guard better than indigenes. It is a misplaced priority to have awarded pipeline surveillance contract to non indigene. It is a clear APC conspiracy. Hence, it is our candid call that the surveillance contract be withdrawn from captain Hosa Okunbor and be given to another competent indigenous company that will address the needs and plights of the youths in the host communities.

We want to state again that the action of captain Hosa Okunbor is capable of brewing tension in Delta riverine communities, beginning from Warri, Escravos, Warri North, Burutu, Forcados, Gbaramatu and Ogulagha communities as job meant to be handled by youths of host communities now been handled by non-indigenes.

We are disappointed in captain Hosa Okunbor way of handling the surveillance contract in the above mentioned areas. The pipeline surveillance contract is meant for oil host communities and not for strangers. It was meant to create some sense of belongings to oil bearing communities but Captain Hosa is operating irresponsible and managing the contract like a personal property. We don't want him to continue with the surveillance contract. Let the contract be withdrawn from him to avoid break down of law and order.

The Federal government and NNPC should not pay deaf ears to this call as the affected communities may resort to self-help by stopping the foreigners he employs to work as surveillance guards. We equally, want to urge Comrade Daniel Ezekiel, fondly called the Aluta SSA to Delta State governor on security matters to use his office to rally round security apparatus in the state and beyond to compel Ocean marine solution limited to do the needful or the contract be terminated.

It has been proven that Hosa is not ready to improve the situation of things among oil host communities and there is no need allowing such person to trade with our destiny.

Therefore, we are calling on the Inspector General of police, AIG zone 5, the directors of DSS, Delta and Edo states and the chief of army staff to hold Capt Hosa Okunbor responsible for any break down of law and order among Warri, Gbaramatu, Escravos, Egbema, Burutu and Ogulagha host communities arising from his failure to mitigate the plights of the youths in the affected host communities.

Signed:

Comrade Mayor Timi Ogobiri, Spokesperson
Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

Delta State Govt ls Committed To Complete Ayakoromo Bridge, Says Aguoye, As Onduku Charges Okowa To Matches His Words With Action

Delta State Govt ls Committed To Complete Ayakoromo Bridge, Says Aguoye, As Onduku Charges Okowa To Matches His Words With Action

Francis Tayor

Warri______ Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa led Delta State Government on Wednesday has said its administration is committed in the speedy completion of Ayakoromo Bridge linking Burutu and Ughelli South Local Government Areas in the state, stressing that 1billion naira has been budgeted for the project in the year 2020 budget.

Gov. Okowa made the statement on the 10th of june, 2020 through the Commissioner for works, Chief James Augoye unscheduled visit to the project site in Ayakoromo while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting the project.

He stated that the project whose contract was awarded in 2013 was one of the critical infrastructure inherited from the previous administration.

Augoye said that the project had a budgetary provision of N1 billion in the 2020 budget and was the only project not affected by the recent downward review of the budget as a result of economic downturn occasioned by prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

He disclosed that more funds would be released to the contractor soon to enable it to mobilise back to site to complete the piling works in the water.

He said that with work at 68.5 percent completed, the project would be up-scaled in 2021 and ensure that it was completed before the end of the administration in 2023.

The commissioner thanked the Ayakoromo community for the cooperation given to the contractor, saying “the governor specifically directed me to visit the site to see what is happening here.

“From what I have seen, the contractor has not mobilised fully back to site, although there are some skeletal works going on here; he has assured me that they will mobilise fully from Monday.

“I want to assure the community and the contractor that the governor has taken this bridge as a top priority project.

“This is the only project whose cost was not reduced in the reviewed budget; it has a provision of N1billion in the revised 2020 budget and we intend to scale it up in the 2021 budget.

“The governor has also assured me that by next week, he is going to release funds to the contractor to facilitate the work.

“I appeal to the contractor to ensure that he returns fully to site by next week to complete the piling work, and once that is done, the work is as good as completed.”

Augoye said that the project suffered funding challenges until Governor Okowa took assumed office in 2015.

“The project was awarded in 2013 and has been facing so much funding challenges, but when Governor Ifeanyi Okowa took over in 2015, he decided that this is one of the projects that must be completed in the life time of his administration.

“So, it is our desire that this project will be completed and inaugurated before the end of this administration in 2023.

“As you can see, the piling work is almost completed and from the record before me, the contractor has achieved 68.5 per cent of the job which means that once the river piling is completed, the job will be delivered at the shortest possible time,” he stated.

In his reaction, the Secretary Ayakoromo Community Project Monitoring Team (ACPMT), Comrade Oyinbi Onduku charged Gov. Okowa to show some level of seriousness by matching his words with action, noting that if he can release enough funds for the contractor in charge of Trans Warri project that contains 19bridges, he should do the same to Ayakoromo bridge contractor handling single bridge.

Onduku reiterated that the ljaws massively voted for Gov. Okowa reelection, hence it is his responsibility to reciprocate them by completing Ayakoromo bridge within a shortest possible time. Release more funds for the speedy completion of the project, Onduku urged Delta State government.

On his part, the Chairman Ayakoromo community, Mr. Miekoromo Moses thanked the governor for the project and appealed for more funding to it to be completed on time.

“We, the entire people of Ayakoromo community appreciate Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for embarking on this bridge project since he came into office, and has brought the project to a reasonable level.

“We also express our appreciation to the governor for making out time to visit the project in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

Environment Taskforce demolish make-shift shops on walkways in Delta

Environment Taskforce demolish make-shift shops on walkways in Delta

Delta State Taskforce on Environment has demolished shops built on public drainage system as well as goods displayed on pedestrian walkways in the city of Warri.

The exercise was prompted as result of shop owners disobedience to government order not to display goods on public drainage as well as pedestrian walkways.

The operation which was carried out in the early hours of Tuesday was led by the Coordinator Delta Central/South, Comr. Kingsley Iweka alongside as directed by The state Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Honourable Sylvester Oromoni.

Honourable Sylvester Oromoni who was represented by Comr. Iweka warned shop owners to keep off their wares along government roads and walkways, stressing that governor Okowa led government will not tolerate any nuisance on state major roads.

According to lweka, "Delta state government is working hard day and night in order to make sure every nook and cranny of the state is kept clean. He reiterated that the taskforce is not witch hunting anybody. Do the right thing and be on the safe side of the law because we shall no longer condone unruly behavior from shop owners.

He therefore, charged Deltans to cooperate with the taskforce so as to enable Delta state government serve them better, the statement adds."

The areas raided in the city of Warri includes, Market road, Pessu, Estate, Deco road, Kosini junction, Angle Park among others.

At Asaba, the Taskforce Team by the Delta North Coordinator, Hon. Tony Onyia also dispersed destitutes and traders at Okpanam road, Anwai, Nnebisi road and major roads within the state capital territory.

Revoke Pipeline Surveillance Contract From Cpt. Hosa Okunbor Now, ljaw Political Watch Dog Tells President Buhari Press Statement 9th June ,2020

Revoke Pipeline Surveillance Contract From Cpt. Hosa Okunbor Now, ljaw Political Watch Dog Tells President Buhari

Press Statement
9th June ,2020

H.E PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL CAPTAIN HOSA OKUNBOR , THE CEO /CHAIRMAN OF OCEAN MARINE SOLUTIONS LIMITED TO ORDER OR ELSE  FIRE -IPWD

It's has drawn the attention  of Ijaw Political WatchDog IPWD to see the dubious , babaric and  greedy  mind set of captain HOSA OKUNBOR ,the CEO/chairman of ocean marine solutions limited of sidelining and oppressing the peace loving youths of Trans-forcados in Burutu LGA and warri South West in Escravos to benefit from the pipe surveillance jobs .

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR and his project manager one Mr olabode isijola doesn't want the good of the  youths in that regions .


Captain HOSA  OKUNBOR and Mr olabode isijola are not from neither  Izons or Itsekiri are serious disorganizing , oppressing and blocking the youths from benefiting from their right .

Inspector general of police must know that captain HOSA OKUNBOR  the CEO of ocean marine solutions limited doesn't have the capacity and the credibility of handling a pipeline surveillance jobs in our rivers .

He is causing More confusion and bringing More security challenges in the rivers of which  Hon.Comrade Daniel Ezekiel , the Senior  Special Adviser  to the governor on security matters of Delta State ,H.E.Sen.Dr Okowa Arthur Ifeanyi and other security agencies  which have managed to  put in place .

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR who doesn't know the  security challenges of the pipeline surveillance  can't come to our rivers and give us More problems .

IPWD is seriously speaking to H.E president Muhammadu Buhari and  Inspector general of police that ,we want an indegineous contractor who have  the knowledge and experience of the  security  system   to be given the pipeline surveillance jobs .
If not there will be another serious youth restivenes and criminal activities in our rivers  again .

We are making this cry
 to the federal government  because we  want our youths who are  lying fallow in their houses to be employed   in the pipeline surveillance jobs in respective of their various rivers .

We must know that stranger can't handle pipeline surveillance jobs in your own land .


Captain HOSA OKUNBOR is lighting a fire of which  he can't put off in our rivers .He is an enemy to the progress of our youths .

The government of day should do the needful and handle over the pipeline surveillance jobs to our indegineous contractors .


Signed :
Comrade Paul Akpowaide National President Ijaw Political WatchDog IPWD.Niger Delta Human Rights Activist

Just-ln: Delta Taskforce On Environment Evacuates Roadside Traders Along Ogbe-ljoh Market

Just-ln: Delta Taskforce On Environment Evacuates Roadside Traders Along Ogbe-ljoh Market


Warri_____ The Delta State Taskforce on Environment has evacuated traders by Ecobank Plc, along Ogbe-Ijoh Market, Warri for disobeying government order.

The operation was carried out on Saturday eve and led by the Co-ordinator Delta Central/South, Comrade Kingsley Iweka who was accompanied by the SA to the State Taskforce Chairman, Mr. Daniel Oromoni alongside members of the security operatives stormed the market and drove out  traders selling by the roadside.

It will interest you to note that, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni led Taskforce team on 30th last month urged Delta market women to shade their goods in the shops provided by government and stop roadside trading. He equally warned Ogbe-ljoh market traders to keep off roadside trading, but unfortunately barely a week, they have returned back to the street causing unnecessary traffic gridlock.

Meanwhile, Oromoni reiterated that henceforth, any market women caught violating government directive would be get arrested, pay fine and sentence to jail.

He therefore, appealed to all Deltans to cooperate with the State Taskforce team in order for Gov. Okowa led government to serve them better, he stated.