Just-ln: Obotebe PDP Aspirants Protest Against Takeme Younger Brother lmposition

Just-ln: Obotebe PDP Aspirants Protest Against Takeme Younger Brother lmposition

....... Urge Gov. Okowa, Esiso To Call Takeme To Order

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ An aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 17 Councillorship aspirants in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has staged a peaceful protest against the Chairman Delta South PDP, Chief Julius Takeme on alleged imposition of his immediate younger brother, Hon. Spencer Takeme for a second term against the will of the people.

The aggrieved aspirants who strongly believed they where shortchanged and deprived of their rights to contest and be voted for includes; Mr. Timi Bougha, Andaowei Okou, Christopher Bebenaghan and Prince Samisco Okpe accused Chief Takeme in what they described as a gross misconduct and abused of office in the process of selecting candidate in PDP.

The aggrieved protesters with their teeming supporters in Obotebe community carrying a placards of different inscriptions written; " Obotebe Ward 17 Rejects Imposition Of Candidate. Obotebe Ward 17 Wants Justice. Obotebe Ward17 Need A Consensus Candidate Not Your Immediate Younger Brother. Julius Takeme PDP Ward17 Is Bigger Than You And Your Immediate Family. PDP Ward17 Must Not Die. Julius Takeme Stop Politics Of, If Not Me, No One Else. Ward17, Obotebe Rejects Spencer Takeme. Julius Takeme Allow Obotebe ward17 To Choose Their Representative. Party Business Not Family Affairs".

They further alleged that Takeme who was privileged to be one of the leaders in ward 17 Obotebe and Delta South at large deliberately ignored the party guidelines in the process of selecting a candidate, thereby forcing his immediate younger brother for a second term to the detriment of other aspirants, as well as the entire Obotebe people who gave him (Takeme) the needed support for him to be who he is today in the state.

In their various reactions, they said, no primary election was conducted in Obotebe Ward 17.  According to them, said: " On the 14th of December, 2020, our leader Takeme invited all the councillorship aspirants, party stakeholders and delegates to his private residence in Warri. We were there to make our intention known to the people. But shortly after introduction, Chief Takeme, Hon. Amafini Akemotubo and other party stakeholders entered a close door meeting. What we heard behind was argument between Amafini and Takeme to the extent of exchanging blow. The next thing we saw was Takeme compelling the five delegates to sign an undertaking to return his immediate younger brother Spencer Takeme for a second term or they lose their position as party executive members in the ward. It was based on this circumstances, the five working committee members of the party signed the document for him under duress, thereby forcing his brother on us in the name of consensus candidate. There was no primary election as far as Obotebe ward 17 is concerned, the aggrieved aspirants stated."

Party politics is bigger than one man and his immediate family, thus the flagrant abuse of  powers in undermining existing democratic norms will no doubt turn the party in the Ward into chaos. Therefore, remediation of this ugly trend is sacrosanct, as they called on the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, the state party Chairman, Olorogun Barr. Kingsley Esiso, Chief Tunde Smooth and other party leaders to intervene as a matter of urgency and call Takeme to do the right thing for peace to reign in the party, otherwise, we fear the outcome comes 6th of March, 2021, the statement adds.

Featured Article: The Global Study Of Recession And It's Attendant Toll In Nigeria Economy__ Comr. Ekpegha T.

Featured Article: The Global Study Of Recession And It's Attendant Toll In Nigeria Economy__ Comr. Ekpegha T

....Seeing Opportunity In Difficult Time.

The purpose of every difficult time is to put a demand on our creativity. The most significant opportunities will be found in times of great difficulty. The writer strongly believe that sustainable wells must be drilled in the dry season when the water table is at the lowest. Rainy season normally gives a deceptive and unsustainable water-  table level.

In his Global Study Of Recession In Nigeria Economy.

Recession is a similitude of dry season; sustainable business rise in times of recession.

Recession will always put a demand on our creativity, initiative and problem- solving capacity.

The writer stated that, the major economic theories of recession focus on financial, psychological, and real economic factors that can lead to the cascade of business failures that constitute a recession. Some theories look at long term economic trends that lay the groundwork for recession in the years leading up to it, and some look only at the immediate visible factors that appear at the onset of a recession. Many or all of these various factors may be at play in any given recession. 

According to Comr. Ekpegha , he said, Financial factors can definitely contribute to an economy's fall into a recession, as we found out during the U.S. financial crisis. The overextension of credit and debt on risky loans and marginal borrowers can lead to enormous build-up of risk in the financial sector. The expansion of the supply of money and credit in the economy by the Federal Reserve and the banking sector can drive this process to extremes, stimulating risky asset price bubbles. And when the music stops the repercussions can carry over into the real economy. 

Psychological factors are frequently cited by economists for their contribution to recessions also. The excessive exuberance of investors during the boom years that bring the economy to its peak, and the reciprocal doom-and-gloom pessimism that sets in after a market crash at a minimum amplify the effects of real economic and financial factors as the market swings. Moreover, because all economic actions and decisions are always to some degree forward looking, the subjective expectations of investors, businesses, and consumers are always involved in the inception and spread of an economic downturn.

Real changes in economic fundamentals, beyond financial accounts and investor psychology, also make critical contributions to a recession. Some economists explain recessions solely as a result of real economic shocks, such as disruptions in supply chains, and the damage they can cause to a wide range of businesses. Shocks that impact key industries such as energy or transportation can have such widespread effects that they cause many businesses across the economy to retrench and cancel investment and hiring plans simultaneously, with ripple effects on workers, consumers, and the stock market. 

Some real economic factors can also be tied back into financial markets. Because market interest rates represent not only the cost of financial liquidity for businesses, but also the time preferences of consumers, savers, and investors for present versus future consumption, artificial suppression of interest rates by a central bank during the boom years before a recession distorts not just financial markets but real business and consumption decisions.

Interest rates are a key linkage between the purely financial sector and the real economic preferences and decisions of businesses and consumers.

In turn, the real preferences of consumers, savers, and investors place limits on how far such an artificially stimulated boom can proceed. These manifest as real economic constraints on continued growth, in the form of labor market shortages, supply chain bottlenecks, and spikes in commodity prices (which lead to inflation) when not enough real resources can be made available to support all the overstimulated business investment plans based on easy-money policies. Once these set in, a rash of business failures begins in the face of increased production costs and the economy tips into recession. 

Some Causes of the Current Recession:

Though an official recession has not yet been declared, the economy is clearly heading in that direction. A major cause is obviously evident in the real economic shock of the widespread disruption of global and domestic supply chains and direct damage to businesses across all industries, due to the Covid-19 epidemic and the public health response. Both the impact of the epidemic and the fear and uncertainty surrounding it are important. 

But a major underlying cause is also the overextension of supply chains, the overinvestment in marginal business, and the razor-thin inventories and fragile business models that have all become the norm over the decade of extreme low interest rates and monetary policy by central banks everywhere, and especially the Federal Reserve, since the last recession. The deep distortions in business, investment, and consumer behavior, that by 2020 have all become thoroughly addicted to an endless flow of easy money, laid the groundwork for the economic devastation that is currently underway by leaving the economy with zero margin of resilience to buffer against negative economic shocks. 

Leading indicators were already flashing warning signs in 2019, long before Covid-19.

This had become clear as early as 2018 and 2019, when widespread shortages of needed employees and generally tight labor market conditions came to a head and spurred the Fed to very slightly slow the expansion of money and credit. The stock market plunged and leading indicators such as the yield curve quickly began flashing warning signs of impending recession. As serious a challenge as Covid-19 and the associated lockdowns represent over recent months, the economic fallout has been years in the making. The economy was sitting on a powder keg, and Covid-19 was a match, he added.  

Merry Christmas and Happy NewYear In Advance.

God Bless Nigeria.

Comr. Ekpegha T.

CEO / Publisher, Southsouthdaily.

Birthday Felicitation: Boukan Salutes Boss, RT Hon. Frank Pukon As He Clocks Plus One

Birthday Felicitation: Boukan Salutes Boss, RT Hon. Frank Pukon As He Clocks Plus One 

Warri______ The member representing the youths of Warri South-West Constituency in Delta State Youth Parliament, Hon. Godwin Boukan has felicitated with his boss, Rt Hon. Frank Pukon on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

In a birthday message released on Wednesday 23rd December, 2020, Boukan described Hon. Pukon as a selfless leader who has impacted positively in the lives of many youths across the Niger Delta, especially ljaw nation.  He said he never regretted working with an inspirational leader like Pukon, praying God to continue to bless him financially for him to render more helping hand to the needy in the society.

According to Boukan, said: "l am wishing happy birthday to a very wonderful boss who clocks plus one today. I’m grateful to work with a boss who treats me with love and respect. It is my hope that you continue to spread your wings and fly. May your heart know happiness today and all the days of your life.

I have many reasons to smile and be happy on this day because it is an occasion that commemorates the day the world was gifted with a remarkable being.

I am so privileged to have been given the opportunity to work under such a great and amazing leader like you, dear boss. I wish you the best in your endeavors as you celebrate this wonderful birthday and many more gracious years.

You have been such an inspirational leader to me. As you celebrate this wonderful day, it’s my prayer that God will open the gates of heaven and shower upon you unlimited blessings.

Regardless of what anyone says, in my eyes, you are a truly boss who stand by me through out my dark days.

May the Almighty God bless you with more years and wisdoms to pilots all your assignments on earth to humanity. Once again, happy birthday boss, and many happy returns sir, congratulations."

Signed:

Hon. Boukan Godwin

Member Representing Warri South West DSYP

Oromoni Wishes Gov. Okowa Merry Christmas, Urged Deltans To Ensure Clean Environment During The Yuletide

Oromoni Wishes Gov. Okowa Merry Christmas, Urged Deltans To Ensure Clean Environment During The Yuletide

The Chairman Delta State Taskforce On Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has extended Christmas wishes to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa Merry Christmas, charging Deltans to join hands with the state government in helping to maintain a clean and serene environment during the Yuletide.

Oromoni made the statement in a goodwill message released on Wednesday 23rd December, 2020 at Asaba, stressed that Deltans should celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in a state of cleanliness, saying cleanliness is next to Godliness.

In his words, he said: "On behalf of myself and the members of the State Taskforce on Environment, I wish His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, his wife Dame Edith Okowa and the entire people of Delta State a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. I also wish the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State who are members of my immediate political family the best wishes at this time". 

Oromoni while harping on the need to ensure all round cleanliness across the state, charged Deltans not to dispose waste indiscriminately as it will cast a bad light on our cleanliness value.

According to him, "I want us to understand that Delta State belongs to us and those coming in at this yuletide season should see the best part of us in terms of clean environment. Please clean your surroundings and patronize the PSP services in order to dispose off your waste to government approved dump site. We cannot afford to continue to dispose waste indiscriminately in our environment", Oromoni stated.

Govt House Asaba Close Down As Warri South ljaws Protest For Ward Creation

Govt House Asaba Close Down As Warri South ljaws Protest For Ward Creation

Francis Tayor

Asaba_____ The seat of Delta State Government Asaba, was on Tuesday throne into commotion as angry Warri Ijaw youths stormed Government House to protest against what they described as deliberate oppression and exclusion of Warri Ijaws in the recent creation of Wards across the State.

The angry protesters blocked the Government house gate to demand for the creation of Ijaw political ward in Warri South Local Government Council.

The protesters carried placards of different inscriptions written, "Stop marginalization of WARRI Ijaws, Warri blongs to Ijaws, Itsekiris and Urhobo.  "We want our ward, Governor Okowa, Governor Okowa, stop marginalizing the Ijaws in Warri South Council." Governor Okowa, we demand justice and fairness in Warri South, "the Ijaws in Warri will not tolerate any further intimidation, we need our ward.“

The angry Ijaw youths noted that Warri belongs to the Ijaws, Itsekiris and Urhobos, and that the political enslavement of the Ijaws must be rejected by all means necessary. 

The protesting Ijaws however, called on His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Executive Governor of Delta State to urgently address the situation before it gets out of hand.

The angry Warri Ijaws added that the protest would continue until justice is done to the people of Warri Ijaws in Warri South Local government Council by creating a ward for them.

NDDC: Angry Ijaw Youths Block East-West Road Over Okon Appointment As Sole Administrator

NDDC: Angry Ijaw Youths Block East-West Road Over Okon Appointment As Sole Administrator

…reject the appointment of Sole Administrator

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa____ Angry Ijaw youths on Monday blocked the East-West road in protest over the appointment of a Sole Administrator instead of a substantive board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

The protesters marched at the strategic Mbiama-Yenagoa junction of the federal highway using trailer, trucks and other objects to barricade the road leaving commuters stranded for hours.

Not even the deployment of armed soldiers and anti-riot policemen in the area could deter the protesters.

Thousands of early morning travellers along the East-West road were stranded for hours following the angry protest by Ijaw Youths over the appointment Of Okon-Awka as NDDC Sole Administrator.

The protesting youths, arrived the East -West along the Mbiama axis at about 6.30am in protest against the appointment of Effiong Okon-Akwa, as the Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa, who was appointed by President Mohammed Buhari last week, has provoked anger among stakeholders and Youths from the region who demanded the setting up of a substantive management board for the region.

Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa was the Ag. Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Commission, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria before his appointment.

The protest on Monday, led Ebilade Ekerefe, Spokesman of IYC, the Chairman of the Central Zone of IYC, Comrade Inodu Clever and Treasurer of IYC accused the Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio of pocketing the region and playing politics with NDDC thereby undermining the region development for selfish gains .

Comrade Ebilade said “Niger Delta is not your personal estate ; you cannot pocket a region .We say no to the appointment of a sole administrator. Sole administrator is alien to NDDC act”.

The blockage has led to heavy traffic gridlock with travelers plying the route stranded .

Entertainment News: Niger Delta Music Star Jumbo Fizzy Drops New Album

Entertainment News: Niger Delta Music Star Jumbo Fizzy Drops New Album

Francis Tayor

One of the fastest growing Music Artists in Nigeria, particularly the heart of Niger Delta region, Johnson Sunday, with the stage name, ‘Jumbo Fizzy, a native of Oporoza Town in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.

He has recently dropped a New Album, Titled “2009 Story”. Which is currently blowing wide in the Music Space.

The Niger Delta Music Star, who expressed his unimaginable joy and gratitude to God, for the marvellous works of his hands, and for the release of his New Album ” 2009 Story”.

Jumbo Fizzy during the conversation, asserted that, the Album which is currently making waves in the Music Industry. Is indeed one of it’s kinds. As much hardwork and dedication was put into it.

The Music Star further stated that, his kind of music is truly a rare kind. As it sorts to tell real time stories, even as it serves the purpose of entertaining his listeners.

Jumbo Fizzy also, highlighted that, his zeal and passion for good music knows no bound. Because it was a gift implanted in him by God Almighty.

Speaking further, the fast growing Music Artist also announced his official deal with the Pinaza Records, that will be concluded in a short while.

Note; Pinaza Records is one of the most renowned Record Labels in Niger Delta.

Haven stated all the above, the Talented Music Star informed our correspondent while on the conversation that, he is determined to drop great songs from time to time. With the sole aim of constantly keeping his fast growing stream of Fans and the general public engaged with real time stories and entertainment.

When asked during the conversation, what inspires him?. Jumbo Fizzy replied that, firstly, his inspiration comes from God, who always gives him insight and motivation to do great songs. Secondly, he said, he also draws his inspiration from real time happenings around him. As such, uses his music as a means to express his worries and that of others.

Jumbo Fizzy therefore assured his Fans that, aside that which is given to him by God. He will continue to draw inspiration from happenings around him, as well as stories of others. In order to bring to the fore, real time issues bothering on people, for the information of the public.

Fizzy as well, promised to drop great songs that will be body and soul awakening, even as his career moves higher.

Fizzy in the course of the conversation, hinted that, his kind of music is mainly to tell a story, as it also entertains his listeners. Pointing out that, majority of the musics today, are all about entertainment. As such, do not reflect any atom of morality. Neither do they pass any reasonable message to the listeners.

Speaking further, Jumbo stated that, unlike the days of the great Nigerian Music Legend, Fella Anikulapo Kuti. Majority of the current trend of music today, do not make any sense. As they are jam-packed with lots of meaningless and unrealistic lyrics.

In conclusion, the young talented Artist stated that, as a growing music Artist. He is determined to always put in his best to do good music. So as to keep his fans and the general public informed and entertained at all times.

2023 Guber: Delta North Indigenes Endorse Kenneth Gbagi for Governor

2023 Guber: Delta North Indigenes Endorse Kenneth Gbagi for Governor

Francis Tayor

Lagos____ Foremost Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship aspirant for the Delta 2023 polls, Chief Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, got a resounding nod from Delta north indigenes resident in Lagos State.

They supported his ambition to succeed the incumbent goverrnor of the state, Dr. lfeanyi Okowa, affirming that they are solidly behind him in his legitimate quest to govern Delta state government house come 2023.

The Delta north residents in Lagos comprising of entrepreneurs, women, youths and Presidents General from the entire nine local governments of the senatorial district, said they are sure footed that Gbagi’s wealth of experience in the job and wealth creation are enough to earn him the number one position.

According to them, his capacity building sectors, as well as his unblemished personal integrity, legal and administrative dexterity coupled with his philantropist disposition, empathy for the less privileged, were veritable character traits the state badly needs at this point in time where the socio- economic indices need a time tested technocrat to be at the saddle.

This was the consensus in Lagos, penultimate weekend, at the conference Hall of the Radisson Blu Resorts, Victoria lsland, during a Gbagi Solidarity movement of stakeholders evening of Concerned Delta North Senatorial residents in Lagos.

The stakeholders evening of Concerned Delta Northerners, which was convened especially to rub minds on the way forward, was well attended, with speaker after speaker eulogizing the former minister of state for education and erstwhile Chair of the Legal Aid Council, for being an employer of labour and creator of enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Delta and beyond.

They decried the continuous neglect by the federal government, especially as it affects the oil and gas bearing communities of Delta north, lamenting the dearth of basic necessities such as potable water, access to education, motorable roads, electricity and employment opportunities among others.

They urged him not to be deterred in his quest of repositioning Delta’s economy through germane job creation, industrialization initiatives as well as prudence in the running of the affairs of state such that every component part of the state would benefit from rapid development and harmony when he is elected.

Responding, an elated Chief Kenneth Gbagi, thanked the Concerned Delta North residents in Lagos for their support and belief in his capacity to add value to their areas if given the opportunity to occupy Dennis Osadebay House, Asaba, come May 29th, 2023.

He pledged to always support the Okowa administration’s stronger Delta vision to it’s logical conclusion, adding that Deltans deserve someone who would build on Okowa’s legacies of rapid infrastructural development, job and wealth creation, as well as sustainable modules of security of lives and persons, to succeed him in 2023.

Gbagi said: “l can’t begin to adequately express my appreciation enough for your massive turn out to support my aspiration to govern the good people of Delta after the second term of our amiable and result oriented Governor, Senator lfeany Okowa, winds down on May 29th, 2023.

“I am overwhelmed with your show of solidarity and love and promise to use this as a further proof that our modest contributions to the economy of the state through job and wealth creation is recognized. Continue to pray with, and, for me and hopefully we shall all be part of history on May 29, 2023”.