I Want To Become Chairman of Ethiope East LGA ln Order To Break The Jinx of Marginalizing Abraka Political Bloc, Says Amb. Jessa Harrison

I Want To Become Chairman of Ethiope East LGA ln Order To Break The Jinx of Marginalizing Abraka Political Bloc, Says Amb. Jessa Harrison

Wilson Macaulay 

Warri_____ Chief Ambassador Harrison Jessa, one of the foremost aspirants for the Chairmanship of Ethiope East LGA has stressed that he wants to become the Chairman of the LGA on the platform of the People's Democratic Party, PDP in order to break the jinx of what he called perennial  marginalization of the  Abraka political bloc or axis by the Agbon People in the political calculous and power equation of Ethiope East.

Ambassador Harrison Jessa who stated this during a press conference held  at Abraka on Tuesday 

September 1st, 2020  declared that  his coming into the race  for the Ethiope East Chairmanship on the platform of PDP is  a vision found on the Premise of equity , justice and fairness for the Abraka people who have long been relegated to the second fiddle role in Ethiope East politics.  

Chief Ambassador Harrison Jessa asserted  during the media parley  that the Agbon Axis of Ethiope East which  have held on to power  for so long by taking all the  available elective posts in the LGA, particularly the Council Chairman, the State House of Assembly and even the House of Representatives slot any  time it is the turn of Ethiope East to Produce a candidate leaving the Abraka political bloc to make do with the slot of  party Chairman position, and appointments of Special Assistants who have no enough polical influence to attract the much needed  development to our area. 

He explained that even  though the Abraka  axis have more voting strength due to higher population and considering the fact that democracy is a game of numbers, the PDP have  not for once considered  it necessary to field someone from our political bloc.

He added saying : 

 " l am using  this medium to also draw the attention of the leaders of our great party, particularly His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta State to look into this skewed arrangement of power sharing formular in Ethiope East which have  perpetually produced  only the Agbon  people in office to give the Abraka political bloc the chance to produce the LGA Chairman  for justice to prevail. " When asked if the leaders of the the PDP  in Abraka supports  his alleged statement  over their political neglect, Ambassador Jessa said : 

"our people are all abreast with the issue, the marginalisation of the Abraka axis is an open wound and that only a true conscience can heal it, stressing that by His  grace, God will use him to correct that abnormality to enthrone an all inclusive government in Ethiope East where everybody are equal stakeholders and partners in progress.

"Jessa, the Chairmanship hopefull told newsmen during the interactive session that he is convinced that  God will actualize his  aspiration for the position of 

Chairman Ethiope East  because the Almighty  affirmed in the holy book that He is the God of Justice.

While describing himself as a man who has built bridges across the Agbon Axis of Ethiope East, Ambassador Jessa appealed to  the People of Ethiope East to support his candidacy which is hinged on the  Simple SMART Agenda , standing for Sound Education, Maximum Peace and  Security ,  Adequate Job Opportunify throuh an Aggressive Agricultural revolution, Rapid Infrastructural Development and Transformed Health Care System. 

Ambassador Jessa remarked in his statement that he has travelled  to see what is happening out side Ethiope East and come to understand that Ethiope East is backward and very much in need of a credible leader like him who can make the people truly happy by  providing the dividends of democracy at the third tier of government unfettered. 

He observed that:

 " There is leadership gap in Ethiope East because people in government from what we can see clearly can do better and they  should work first  for the general interest of all, instead of priotising their individual pursuits  and interest of  proxies ,  the major reason they fail to meet the demands of the populace. "

Jessa who further emphasised the need to fastrack the development of Ethiope East said:

 " To be honest, we are not having the best of time,  in Abraka here ,electricity supply is in a sorry state, if I am elected Chairman, I will liaise with  relevant government agencies to improve on electricity,  better road network,  strenthen security architecture through Community policing under effective  supervision by the Nigerian  police , to make the people feel more the positive impact of government." Giving specific example Jessa pointed out saying: 

" Take a look at Abraka Which is a University  town or Community, even you as a journalist can attest to it that  there is still much that can be done to make things better using the instruments of the  office of the Council Chairman , that is one reason I seek to be elected. I will have a liaison officer who will work closely with the vice Chancellor in a very cordial synergy to uplift the status of Abraka to a Smart City.

He Promised that  allocation to the LGA under his watch as Chairman if given the opportunity to serve   would be judiciously channelled to the fundamental essentials  of qualitative education, women and youths empowerment, Construction of modern markets, hospitals maintenance and employment as encapsulated in the Simple SMART Agenda.

 

Jessa also informed gentle men of the press that he will use the instruments of his good office if elected chairman Ethiope East to

promote agriculture by liaising with  the world bank through the Federal government , the bank of 

Agriculture and other relevant agencies  like the African Development Bank to ensure that he  kick start an  "Agricultural Revolution" in Ethiope East  as he earlier mentioned  to showcase the agrarian potential of LGA.

While speaking exclusively on security he said: " Security of life and properties  will be my primary focus because only those who are alife can think of dividends of democracy.

This will be closely followed by peace which is also an essential ingredient or parameter needed for development to thrive. 

Jessa, the Chairmanship hopeful pointed out that, since many youths are prone to commiting  crimes when they have nothing doing, he will  carry them along to keep them busy and productive thereby contributing their quota to the building of their father land. In answer to a question of how he hope to carry everyone  along he said: 

" If elected as chairman , I will unite all members of the party irrespective of the political bloc they belong and the rule of the game will be justice ,equity and fairness which is  the plank on which my candidacy is anchored.

When asked to paraphraise his assessment or  take on the performance of the  Okowa government, Ambassador Jessa said:

 " My candid assessment of Governor Okowa is that he is doing his best and he cannot do all at the same time. "

Continuing, he remarked in his statetement thus :  " Okowa has demonstrated quality leadership as a detribalized administrator, his impact is felt positively across the three senatorial zones.

Late. Chief P.B .Djebah Buried In A Grand Style At Okwagbe, Delta State

Late. Chief P.B .Djebah Buried In A Grand Style At Okwagbe, Delta State

Wilson Vwerhoko

Warri____ It was indeed a celebration of life when the remains of Chief (Sir ) P.B. Djebah KSM KSG (JP) the Okpako Orere of Okwagbe Community  ( March 26 1925 -June 16 2020, Age 95 years ) was  committed to mother earth on the 26th August, 2020 at his home town OKwagbe in Ughelli South LGA, Delta State. 

The burial ceremonies were entirely and actively catholic, the faith and creed he professed throughout his sojourn on planet earth before he took his ecclesiastical flight to eternal bliss. 

The ceremony of the rite of passage started on the 25th August, 2020 with a vigil mass at the St. Cyprain Catholic Church Oil field road, Effurun with members of the order of St. Mulumba of which he was a Grand Knight, taking charge of proceedings, It was a  colourful night as we watched the parade of papal knights. 

To maintain  the glow of the  night, the legendary  Emma Grey was on ground to take the stage to entertain guests in the family compound at Abala Street Enerhen Junction into the wee hours of the night.

The next day being 26th August 2020,  the  burial   Procession left the Naval Hospital Mogue opposite the Effurun Army Barracks for a brief stop at his compound both in Warri and Okwagbe, there after the body arrived   St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Okwagbe where the knights, two Bishops and an array of Rev. Fathers were in attendance for the commendation service. 

The homily which was   taken by very Rev. Fr. Anthony Mario Ozele  admonished all to learn from the life papa lived. He described late Priice PB Djebah as a self made man, humble inspite of his stupendous wealth, worthy  of emulation in all facets of life and an epitome of industry. 

The clergy emphasized in his sermon that papa was an asset both to the global economic world, the cosmopolitans and the community at home alike. 

He encouraged the children to carry on with the good works of their father, essentially, the Christian faith which  papa started and planted them into as the Patriarch of the Djebah family.  

TRIBUTES:

 Dignitaries from far and near and  representatives of Various Corporate bodies  took the podium  to eulogies papa's exemplary life style , speaking highly of his virtues.

The litrarily endless list of Papa's loud ovation  started with the Deputy Senate President DSP ,  Obarisi of Urhobo Land, Senator Ovie Omo Agege , followed by ,

H.E Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama, former Deputy Governor of Delta State  the Chairman, Burial Planning Committee,

HRM Evang. (Dr.) W.O Oharisi (JP) The Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, 

Chief Ayiri Emami the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Rt. Hon (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, House of Representatives Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Chief Solomon Ahwinahwi,  former member House of Representatives, Hon. Efe Ofobruku (Special, Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on legislative matters) Olorogun Okiemute Oviri Okwagbe JP SSA to Governor Okowa on Community Liaison 

Hon. Japhet Efakpokrire,  President, Ughieveen Elites, Warri branch, Barr.  Michael Djebah, President Ughieveen Elites, Lagos branch, and lots more. 

The role call of Corporate bodies represented at the ceremony include,

Mrs. Tonia Baba J.T.I. Family, Zenith Bank Plc, UBA Group, Eco Bank, NEM Insurance, Nigeria Association of Chambers of commerce and industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) Catholic Diocese of Warri, under the lordship of Bishop John Afareha

Warri Chambers of Commerce and lndustry, Mines and Agriculture (WACCIMA), Order  of the Knights of Saint Mulumba, St. Benedict Enterprise Development Initiative, The Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (AKPMN) Petra Microfinance Bank, Imigbu quartes Okwagbe Inland, Metal Mate Limited, Klassic Club of Nigeria, St. Peter Claver’s College (SPCC) Old Boys,  Government College old boys, Ughelli Ughievwen Union, Ughievwen Elites Lagos branch, etc. 

INTERMENT: 

The body of late Papa, Prince PB Djebah the Okpako Orere of Okwagbe Community was committed to mother earth thereafter at his compound by  a galaxy of Catholic priests after praying and commitiing his soul to the mercy of God. 

RECEPTION:

In line with the NCDC regulations the  burial reception, was stagggared at different venues to disperse the mammoth crowd both at late Papa's compound at Okwagbe at the entrance of the town, the family compound and St. Vicent’s college Okwagbe playground. It was indeed a gathering of class of who is who in Delta state and beyond.  

On ground to add pep  to the occasion, were an  array of commedians,  of the likes of Gordons, Akpororo, I go dye and others who added colour, glamor and panache to make the ceremony grandiose.

Chief. Achonacho and  Chief Umukorofian  both of them who are renowned Urhobo Orators did their best as they demonstrated their skills as seasoned Words Smiths of the Urhobo Language to the admiration of all.

The Igbe-Emete Cultural troupe ( Girls Dance),   the Stilt Dance, (Ikelike) the famous Ema Dance of Ughelli and Udje Dance of Ughievwen were all on ground to colour the rite of passage. lt is pertinent to add here that the  late Prince PB Djebah was  a man rooted in cultural civility who deserved the honour accorded him.

Inlaw Greetings. 

Inlaw Greeting which is one unique aspects of Urhobo tradition during  burial ceremonies was slated for 27th and 28th August 2020. at the family compound in  Okwagbe. 

Prof. Yomi Dinakin  the husband of Barister Josephyn Onoriode on the 27th of August, 2020 came with members of his family and special dignitaries to perform the Inlaw greeting ceremony while Prof. Ayo Momodu of the University of Port Harcourt, husband of  Mrs Ejiro Omoteokwagbe Agness Momodu performed his Inlaw greeting ceremony on the 28th a day after Prof Yomi at the family compound according to the Urhobo custom and tradition. 

THANKSGIVING:

The  thanksgiving service of Papa's successful and peaceful burial took place at  St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Okwagbe on the 30th of August 2020.It is worthy  to note that the late Chief Sir PB Djebah is the highest individual contributor to the estabidhment and development of the Roman Catholic Mission in Okwagbe town, a legacy for which he will be remembered till the second coming of Jesus Christ.

EXIGENCIES:

Kudos to Prof Amos Agbe Utuama Chairman burial committee who made provision to ensure that there was qualified 

Medical team from  Power Oil Medicals who were on ground  to attend to emergencies, carry out blood checks, sugar/BP tests etc.

FAMILY:

Late Chief Sir PB Djebah left behind a multitude of family like the biblical Jacob. 

The Chief Mourner and Matriarch of the family  ,

Chief (Mrs.) Martha Sanaye Djebah wife,. We have Patrick Oghenekevwe Djebah,

Barr. (Chief) Clement Ekwavugbe Djebah,

Mrs. Josephyn Onoriode Dinakin Mrs. Ejiro Agnes  Omoteokwagbe Djebah-Momodu Cyril Ohwoefe Djebah Rev. Fr. Nicholas Djebah Dr. Cyril Olisa (in-law) etc.

King Pereama Freetown lnaugurates Fans Club In Ogbeingbene Burutu, Line Up Programs To Unite ljaw Musicians

King Pereama Freetown lnaugurates Fans Club In Ogbeingbene Burutu, Line Up Programs To Unite ljaw Musicians

Warri_____ The King of Owigiri and Highlife Ijaw music King Pereama Freetown Jp; THE IZON NUMEPERE II, visited Ogbeingbene Community to Inaugurate the King Pereama fans club worldwide Ogbeingbene branch in Zone 3.

The King used the opportunity to appreciate the commitment of the King Pereama fans club worldwide for their concerted effort before, during and after the coronation. He also appreciated the ten zones for their comportment as he advised that all fans clubs should eschew unhealthy rivalry and unnecessary competition that could lead to acrimony and violence.

He noted that all fans clubs should map out programs to promote Ijaw music especially Owigiri and High life. He equally appreciated the solidarity from King Robert fans club, Chief Barrister Smooth fans club and Alfred Izonebi fans club during the occasion. 

He noted that he is a king of the Ijaw music industry and will therefore do everything possible to promote and unite all Ijaw musicians across the Niger Delta as against certain interests. He also noted that there is already a committee working round the clock to unite the industry.

The King further noted that he has so many programs lined out for a smooth running of the industry and to promote the Ijaw music brand.

He finally appreciates the host community and the fans club for their patience and understanding, the statement adds.

Condolence Visit: DICC Commiserate With Ekanpou On The Demise Of His Mother Timiebi

Condolence Visit: DICC Commiserate With Ekanpou On The Demise Of His Mother Timiebi

Francis Tayor

Warri_____  A coalition of ljaw rights group popularly known as Delta Ijaw Comrade Community (DICC) has commiserated with Mr. Ekanpou Enewaredideke on the passing away of his beloved mother, late Mrs. Timiebi Maika Ekanpou whose sudden death occurred on 30th August, 2020.

The bereaved, Ekanpou is a renowned Niger Delta literary lcon, a politician cum human rights activist whose literary works has distinguished himself among others in the society.

The group in a delegation led by its interim President, Comrade Austin Ozobo paid the condolence visit on Friday at his Warri resident consoled with Ekanpou to take solace in the word of God, stressing that God giveth and He taketh.

Ozobo reiterated that mama lived a well fulfilled life at 79 years and that what matters is for mama soul to rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord. He therefore, pray God to grant Ekanpou and the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost, the statement adds.

In his reaction, Mr. Ekanpou thank and appreciated the Comrade family for the love shown towards him in time of grieve. He pray God protection and grant the Comrade community strength to keep the good work going, Ekanpou stated.

However, among the Comrade community delegation include; Comr. Austin Ozobo, Comr. Oyinbi Onduku, Comr. Jackson Kalaere, Comr. Obed Oluku, Comr. Paul Akpowaide, Comr. Ezonebi Angodideke and Comr. Richard Ebibofa Azeez respectively.

Just-ln: GbaramatuVoice Pays Courtesy Visit To Bayelsa Governor, Sen. Diri Ahead Of 5th Anniversary

Just-ln: GbaramatuVoice Pays Courtesy Visit To Bayelsa Governor, Sen. Diri Ahead Of 5th Anniversary

Yenagoa___ Ahead of the forthcoming Niger Delta leading and most trusted Newspapers, GbaramatuVoice's 5th Anniversary, Lectures/Awards, the media outfit Publisher/CEO, Jacob Abai and his team paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri.

The meeting which took place at the State House, Yenagoa, was inline with preparation for the GbaramatuVoice 5th anniversary in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, September 29-30, 2020.

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Delta 2023: Comrade Ozobo Tackles Esiso, Calls For His Immediate Resignation Over Reckless Comment

 

Delta 2023: Comrade Ozobo Tackles Esiso, Calls For His Immediate Resignation Over Reckless Comment

...Says he is a disgrace To PDP, Deltans

...Urges himTo Stop Displaying Gross Ignorant, ineptitude, competency

Warri_____ Fomer Delta State House of Assembly aspirant under the platform of the People Democratic Party, PDP, Comrade Ozobo Austin has called for an immediate resignation of the Delta State PDP party chairman, Barr Kingsley Esisio, over his reckless statement saying it was Uhrobo turn to produced the next governor of the state.

Ozobo said it was shameful and bigotry for Esisio to say it would be the Uhrobo that would produced the next governor in the state, warming that he should stop displaying his ignorance,  ineptitude and incompetency over the dynamics of Delta State politics.

He said it was a sign of a failed leadership that a man who supposed to played neutral roles had now turned himself to Uhrobo spokesman "it is just unfortunate"

The former DTHA aspirant, urged his Excellency senator Ifeanyi Okowa To prevailed and sacked Esisio from his current position as party chairman in the state before it leads to avoidable infractions in the party.

The activist stated that the people of Delta state had lost confidence in him and that vote of no confidence should be passed on him and ensure that Esisio be relieved or sacked from his position as party chairman. 

The Activist cum politician said Esisio was unfit to be the PDP party chairman in the state, and that he was a disgrace to the party and Deltans for allowing himself to beclouded and impaired by unceremonious interest.

He added that Esisio lacked power to decide or determined which senatorial district would produced the next governor in the state and that it was a pity that a man who supposed to be an umpire was displaying his gross ignorance on the dynamics of Delta politics. 

Ozobo further disclosed that Esisio unguided and uninformed activities if not checked may rocked PDP boat in the state. "His unguided and mischievous uttrances are capable of causing avoidable war in the party and this will not help to transform and unify the party in the state"

He added " Esisio is no longer an umpire but an interested party. "A man can not be a judge in his case and that he should resign to go and fight for Uhrobo governorship. He is unfit to be Delta State PDP party chairman"

The activist said whether Uhrobo turn or Delta south turn he should shut up his mouth and allowed others who are not umpires to say it. 

Ozobo stressed that the unholy activities and comments of Esisio showed that despite he claimed to be a lawyer, he appeared to be very ignorant and uninformed.

To Sustain Lasting Peace, Amb. Mulade Charges Gov. Okowa To Build Delta Peace And Unity Stadium At Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh Boundary

To Sustain Lasting Peace, Amb. Mulade Charges Gov. Okowa To Build Delta Peace And Unity Stadium At Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh Boundary

Francis Tayor

Asaba____  A Delta-born human rights activist and peace advocate, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff has again called on the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to cement the existing but nascent peace between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities in Udu and Warri South West LGAs of Delta State.

Chief Mulade, a Peace Ambassador and National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, made the call in Asaba the State Capital and strongly appealed to the State Government to proffer lasting solutions to the communal/ethnic conflicts and crises in parts of the State.

He said the time has come for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to make the State free of ethnic and communal conflicts so as to attract more investors to the State and engage our teeming youths in meaningful ventures.

He said peace is the best thing that can happen to any community and state and not war and stressed the need for permanent peace in Aladja, Isaba, Ogbe-Ijoh and all other communities in the State. He appealed to Governor Okowa to build a Delta Peace and Unity Stadium in Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh to serve as a legacy project and talent hunting centre in the State

 

The CEPEJ Boss stated that although crises, wars and conflicts are endemic among peoples of the world, we can work towards achieving peace, because peace for our people is peace for us all, peace in our community is peace for us, adding that without peace, there can be no unity, love, growth and development.

While noting that it costs a lot to achieve and sustain peace, the Peace Ambassador called on all Deltans to support Government's efforts at institutionalizing peace in Delta State.

The Problem With Africa: Read What Happened To An African Man Who Was Given Opportunity To Ask For Anything He Wants

The Problem With Africa: Read What Happened To An African Man Who Was Given Opportunity To Ask For Anything He Wants

 

The condition was that, whatever he gets, his brother would receive double. 

He thought about asking for a house; but he did not like thought of his brother having two houses. 

So he thought about asking for a million dollars to go to his 

bank account; but again, he was unhappy with the thought of his 

brother having two million dollars in his account. 

The man sat down 

and thought hard, “What can I have and still be better than my brother when he has double?” 

So, he thought of having one of his eyes removed so that his 

brother might have his two eyes gouged. 

This sounds like a very unlikely story; however, this is the typical mentality that has set Africans backward for ages and caused witchcraft to thrive in Africa. 

An African wants to be better than his brother at all costs

The African man is only careful:

-to share his beer, not his books; 

-to spread his diseases, and not the cure; 

-to transfer his problems, and 

not the solution

When an African man fails, he wishes his brother same fate so that he won't be the only one who had tasted the bitterness of failure.

An African man is happy when evil besets his brother.

When most African men succeed, they want to enslave their 

brothers; they try to make the class gap between them and their brothers widen daily. 

An African man wants to outperform his 

brother in every area and most African men do not want to let their brothers have any chances of success because they want to be the only ones succeeding.

When an African man gets to sit on a seat of authority, he wants to 

keep it to himself and refuses to give anyone else a chance to sit. 

In African schools, students who can afford textbooks do not let other students borrow their textbooks because they want to stay top of the class or they don't want to give another student the opportunity to perform better than them. 

When one independently discovers the way to success, an African man who refused to give directions would still do all he can to stand in the way of that success. 

An African man is ready to spend money to intimidate his brother and make him look like nothing.

Africa will become better;When we begin to share books to pass knowledge, not just our drinks. 

When we begin to let others also lead without our influence.

When we begin to give the same quality 

of food and clothing to both our children and our maids. 

When we let our servants eat on the same table with us.

When the boss lets 

his lower staff get paid before him.

Africa can become progressive when we begin to look out for each other rather than stand in the way of one another. 

When we can sincerely say, “let my brother get it too, and if I can't get it, let me help him get it```

 *The Problem with Africa*

The Keke Menace And Why It Must Be Tamed

The Keke Menace And Why It Must Be Tamed

Tricycles have regrettably turned into a nightmare for road users. They have equally become prime sources of trauma to commuters and other motorists.

It is common knowledge and real-time experience that commercial motorcyclists, otherwise called “Keke”, have become a source of worry in our society. When some states across Nigeria clamped down on motorcycles, popularly called “Okada”, for a number of unpleasant reasons such as recklessness, robberies, kidnapping, speeding and dangerous riding, many people had thought that there would be sanity on our roads. Alas, they were dead wrong!

The ban of commercial motorcycles from major roads in the country had encouraged the patronage of tricycles as the alternative mode of transport for the common man. Apart from the structural similarity and functionality to motorcycles, tricycles are not expensive to buy, use and maintain. The operators easily maneouvre very busy roads, especially, during serious hold-ups and when many people are eager to get to their destinations at the same time. This causes commotion on the road. It is common to see a cross-section of people within the working class ride on commercial motorcycles whenever they need to keep up important and urgent appointments.

Massive importation of tricycles encouraged more people to take to that line of self-employment by earning a living and boosting the economic life of many states. Before now, the common means of public transport in the major cities involved the use of taxis with commercial buses joining as the nation’s population shot up. Tricycles became prominent during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, which implemented the National Agency for Poverty Eradication Programme, making it possible for the importation of large quantities of tricycles into the country, mainly for jobless youths and young school leavers.

The rationale behind banning commercial motorcycles (Okada) in many state capitals had to do with the negative consequences associated with the fast-growing mode of transport in the country as well as other developing nations. As noted earlier, they are cheaper to purchase, manage and ride, unlike cars or vehicles that require more attention and effort, to maintain or move from one place to another. The lawlessness that has been associated with “Okada” brought about more patronage of tricycles, as an alternative, but it appears to be causing more problem than the relief it was meant to bring. This unfortunate development has fuelled agitations for the proscription of tricycles from our roads. Many people also feel that tricycles should not be proscribed in the sense that they remain a viable alternative and a cheaper mode of transport.

Sadly, tricycles have regrettably turned into a nightmare for road users. They have equally become prime sources of trauma to commuters and other motorists. They are now a terror on the roads through reckless speeding, disobeying traffic rules and dangerously meandering through every available space between vehicles on serious traffic situations and engaging in recklessness. I have seen on several occasions where tricycle riders struggle with vehicle owners on the road.

The truth is that there is a faint difference between motorcycles and tricycles. In actual sense, what most motorcyclists did after their ban was to dispose of their motorcycles and purchased tricycles in order to be in business. What it means is that nothing has really changed when we look at the so-called migration. It is the same personalities behind both the banned motorcycles and the new tricycles that are still carrying excess luggage, engaging in speeding and committing other crimes and attacking commuters. It is simply like an old wine in a new bottle; no matter how much the wine is packaged or represented, it remains the same.

It is for these reasons that a better approach should be put in place to tame this monster. It remains a social problem because of the lives and property of the people that are involved and vulnerable to the untold and ugly experiences being suffered in the hands of the operators. To start with, the purchase and use of tricycles for commercial purposes should be revisited. They should be well-regulated so as to prevent people of questionable character from becoming commercial tricyclists overnight. Furthermore, indiscriminate importation of tricycles into the country should be closely monitored, as many of them are not roadworthy at all. The country appears to be a dumping ground for imported equipment and machines.

Government personnel plying for roads safety should stop looking elsewhere and rather beam their searchlight on only cars and buses at the neglect of motorcycles and tricycles. Stiffer penalties such as fines should be imposed, to punish anyone that violates traffic rules and regulations. Law enforcement agents should be supportive in restoring sanity on our roads. More mobile courts should be put in place to summarily try traffic offenders. They should not compromise their status by setting free offenders. This often happens when reckless offenders plead with law enforcement agents to set them free and never be punished. This gives some of them the courage to misbehave and feel on top of the world when they evade deserved punishment.

Opinion: Does Politics Teach Us To Destroy One Another ? (Part 1)

Opinion: Does Politics Teach Us To Destroy One Another ? (Part 1)

The major negative factors that have prevented development and stability in our Political dispensation in Nigeria is politics of bitterness.

Often times I see politicians killing each other, betraying one another because of political positions or appointments.

Does politics teach us to destroy one another?

Is  polities meant to eradicate integrity and love for one another?

Politicians who destroy and betray each other do so because they lack ethics of politics and true meaning of politics. The fact that you lost you lost in an election should not make you to develop hatred and bitterness towards your opponents.

Between 2016 till the eve of 2019 Gubernatorial election, I repeatedly throw tantrums, using derogative and ancoat words against our opponents in response to their repeated attacks on my principal but it will surprise you to know that in all these, it ends on our social platforms. We meet in different occasions, we sometimes call ourselves and have nice time together. 

A true politician should constantly allow ethics in politics to guide his words and actions.

A case study of politics played in the western world, like America, Britain, Japan, Italy and Spain and so on, should be emulated by our politicians in Nigeria. 

Recently, I watched the politics of Ghana to see if it would be characterized by violence that is often being  associated with Nigeria and other Africa nations. To my amazement, I discovered that Ghana politics was devoid of violence and rigging of election.  This is not to say that there were no negative flaws in Ghana politics. But it produces platform for other politicians to learn from.

The fact that you are in a different political party with your opponent should not make you nurse the ambition on how to destroy your opponent’s ambition or career.

The essence of Politics is to promote one another, enhance development in our society, promote peace and unity and motivate one another to higher heights generally.

We fail in our political ambitions and positions because of wrong motives in politics. We should constantly emulate God who makes the rain to fall on the just and on the unjust. We should always learn from his faithfulness, love, mercy, and kindness towards his creatures. Politicians who succeed in any Position should wish others well, overlook the mistakes and short-comings of others, see beyond the now and allow ethics in politics to guide their words and actions.

I will urge us all here in Delta to constantly allow our words and actions be devoid of hatred for our perceived opponents, live in unity and have a common goal that will always enhance positive development in states and communities. These will help to enhance your longevity on earth and favor with God and man.

I come in peace! 

I remain Udoka Emmanuel Chika-dibie 

(The Onosakponome of Niger Delta)

Presidential Amnesty: ljaw Youth Leader, Bakumor Faults Appointment Of Another Old Soldier, Accuses NSA Mungono Of Causing Problem In Niger Delta

Presidential Amnesty: ljaw Youth Leader, Bakumor Faults Appointment Of Another Old Soldier, Accuses NSA Mungono Of Causing Problem In Niger Delta

In what should ordinarily be an announcement of jubilation and celebration, Buhari has once again made a mistake of another acting appointment and shortchanged the  Ijaw people once again. 

It is obvious that this is another attempt by the NSA Mohammed Babagana Monguno to keep installing stooges and ex-military friends that do his bidding to cover up the massive looting going on within the Amnesty office right from the time of Paul Boroh to Charles Dokubo as he is obviously the master behind the puppets. 

Secondly, the Amnesty program needs an Amnesty Coordinator and not an Acting one. We want to call on the president to do what is right and listen to counsel and immediately do the right thing by appointing an Ijaw man as a Substantial permanent Amnesty boss instead of acting who is not experienced in the actual issues bedeviling the Ijaw people and the Niger delta people and not use it as an office for political compensation for Ex military old friends . 

It would help Mr. President to be gently  reminded that the amnesty office was created for the rehabilitation of Ex- Agitators and to act as a sister body to the Niger Delta Ministry to address developmental issues of mostly the Ijaw Ethnic group of the Niger delta that took up arms against the Federal Government, and our cry remains that we need experienced and grounded people to man this offices and not all these ex military men and people with records like that of Akpabio, if the president wants the good of the Niger Delta truly. 

Lastly, we want to ask the NSA Mohammed Babagana Monguno to either learn to listen to the wise counsel and advice the president on the right things as his greed for using Niger delta sons who are his stooges to gulp the Niger delta funds is an act that is capable of causing unrest within the region which may not be good for the government revenue and also for the innocent people of the region because it is almost like he is bent on crippling the Amnesty program and give the president a reason to scrap the program after you may have all allegedly looted the office dry with his stooges and friends to the detriment of the poor masses of the Ijaw national ethnic group and the Niger Delta at large.

This is another Boroh and Dokubo play book of the NSA against the Niger Delta, and the idea is to kill all interventionist agency in the Niger Delta. Then kill the Ministry Of Niger Delta too, as Godswill  Akpabio is just a tool in their hands.

Ellington Bakumor 

Deputy Coordinator 

Egbesu brotherhood WorldWide.

Obotebe Students Union Congratulates King Etopo On Two Years Coronation Anniversary

Obotebe Students Union Congratulates King Etopo On Two Years Coronation Anniversary 

National Union of Obotebe Students, NUOS, has congratulated the paramount ruler of Obotebe Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Warewini Arikawei, the Pere of Obotebe Kingdom Ogisi 1, as he marks two years on the throne

In a congratulatory message signed by the NUOS President, Comrade Tare Philip Magbei, the apex student body of the kingdom eulogized Umbi for his developmental strides in the past two years.

The group lauded Pere Etopo for the sustenance of peace and his unprecedented commitment to achieving development in the kingdom.

"Congratulations Umbi as you mark two years on the throne, overseeing the affairs of the good people of Obotebe kingdom."

"Your short reign on the throne has brought about unprecedented development to your people so far with evidence."

"As your children and subject, we urge you to continue in your in your commitment to sustenaning peace and development in Obotebe Kingdom."

"We pray God grant you wisdom to lead your people in the right direction in peace and harmony and that good health abound in the years of your kingship."

Long live Obotebe Kingdom!

Long live the King!!

Long live NUOS!!!

Recall that Ogisi the first was presented with a staff of office by the Deputy Governor of Delta state, Dcn Kingsley Otuaro who is an indigene of Obotebe kingdom on behalf of the Delta State Government on August 30th, 2018.

Delta Ijaw Comrade Community, IPDI Congratulate Prof. Adigio On Appointment As New VC Maritime University, Okerenkoko

Delta Ijaw Comrade Community, IPDI Congratulate Prof. Adigio On Appointment As New VC Maritime University, Okerenkoko

Warri____ The leadership of Delta Ijaw Comrade Community and the Ijaw People's Development lnitiative, IPDI, have felicitated with Prof Emmanuel Adigio, the new Vice-Chancellor of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, over his recent appointment.

Speaking on behalf of the groups, the DG, Delta Ijaw comrade community who doubled as the National President of the Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI, Comrade Austin Ozobo said the appointment of Prof. Adigio as VC of Nigerian Maritime Varsity was well deserved and promised collaboration with the new VC to make the school achieved high academic standard.

The groups added " we have no doubt about the new VC performing excellently. We have watched carefully into his past in university administration and there has not been any bad record about him for now"

The activists stated that they would availed themselves in any area they may be called upon for such collaboration to continued support for the school.

They urged the VC to run an open door policy and treat everyone with equal respect irrespective of religion, tribe and region.

They further disclosed that IPDI and DICC were one of the strongest voices that led to the establishment of Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko after the school was cancelled by the ministry of transport. 

The right groups also appreciated high chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka, Tompolo for his numerous efforts and personal sacrifices paid for the establishment of Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko.