2023: Delta ljaws holds Consultative meeting in Warri, ready to produce next Governor

: Delta ljaws holds Consultative meeting in Warri, ready to produce next Governor

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ As the different ethnic groups in Delta State are warming up ahead 2023 gubernatorial election, the political class, business men, opinion leaders, religion, youth bodies, women, student leaders as well as critical stakeholders of ljaw ethnic nationality from across communities in Patani, Bomadi, Burutu, Warri South West, Warri South and Warri North Local Government Areas  of the state has hold her first consultative meeting in preparation to produce the next governor of the state comes 2023. 

The August meeting was held on Saturday 22nd May, 2022 at BB Hotels, Warri attracted prominent ljaw sons and daughters from all works of life, far and near gathered together in their numbers to brainstorm, plan and strategize on how to negotiate with other ethnic groups across the state in order to wrestle politcal power from the incumbent governor after the expiration of his tenure in 2023.

Speaking during the meeting, the convener, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo thank and appreciated ljaw illustrious sons and daughters in creating time to attend the meeting. He said the meeting was promulgated as result of the forthcoming 2023 governorship election and the need for ljaw nation to produce the next governor of Delta State. 

"Delta state belongs to all of us, and the ljaws have the right to become governor. This is our time, let's unite ahead to form a formidable team to battle for the seat of government. Thank God our Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has said, it is only God that can determine who will succeed him in 2023. Let's unite and hold unto God seriously, with God all things are possible, he said."

In his reaction, the President of ljaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba commanded the convener of the meeting, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo for bringing Delta ljaws together to brainstorm ahead 2023. Delta ljaw Governorship comes 2023 is a divine mandate. He stressed that the governorship agenda of Delta and Rivers States ljaws is one of the cardinal projects in his led INC administration.

 " We the Ijaws of Delta and Rivers States can no longer be a supporters club. This time around, it is the turn of Urhobo  nation of Delta and the Ikwere man in Rivers  to support us, Okaba noted."

In her contribution, Mrs Barr. Vero Bamuza Mutu, who was a former Governorship aspirant of Delta State, charged Delta ljaws to be united as one and fight for the number one seat of the state. "This is our turn, but before we can achieve it, we must first of all be firmly united."

However, climax of the meeting was the official unveiling of the crested message T-shirt to the public by the convener, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo as the meeting comes to an end.

Meanwhile, it was surprising that the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro was not in attendance.

Some dignitaries present at the meeting include; former Minister of Police Affairs who is the convener of the meeting, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, His Lordship. Bishop Hycent Egbebo, the Catholic Bishop of Bomadi Diocese, Sen. Jame Manager, Dr. Braduce Angozi, Hon. Nicholas Mutu, Hon. Frank Enekorogha,  INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, High Chief. Wellington Bobo, Chief. P.Y. Biakpara, High Chief. Frank Omare, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, Alaowei Fredrick Owotorufa, Chief Amb. Sheriff Mulade, Chief. David Pere, High Chief. Mike Loyibo, Prof. Piniki Isaiah, Barr. Vero Bamuza Mutu, Hon. Ebikeme Clark, Prof. Tiemo, Hon. William Angadi, Hon. Newsworld Safugha, Hon. Oboro Preyor, Chief. Godspower Gbenekama, Hon. Emomotimi Guwo, Dr. Felix Tuodolor, Dr. Chris Ekiyor, Chief. J.T. Government, Chief. Yerin Ekpedibo, Chief. Boro Opudu, lBarr. Pereotubo Oweilaemi, Barr. Eric Omare among others too numerous to mention.

*Below is the Communique issued at the end of the meeting, read*.

DELTA STATE GOVERNORSHIP 2023

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A CONSULTATIVE MEETING OF SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF DELTA STATE IJAWS HELD ON SATURDAY MAY 22, 2021 ON THE DELTA STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION 2023.

PREAMBLE

Ijaw people of Delta State met on Saturday, the 22nd day of May, 2021 at BB Hotel and Suites, No. 32 Deco Road, Warri, Delta State to assess their socio-economic and political situation since the creation of Delta State in 1991 till date. The meeting was attended by political, community, religious, youth, women and student leaders from across the Ijaw Communities in Patani, Bomadi, Burutu, Warri South West, Warri South and Warri North Local Government Areas of Delta State. At the meeting, the participants OBSERVED as follows THAT:

1. The Ijaws of Delta State have been active players in the socio-economic and political affairs since the days of Western and Mid-Western regions, Bendel State and now Delta State.

2. Ijaw leaders were at the forefront of the struggle for the creation of Delta State from the defunct Bendel State. 

3. The Ijaw people have made huge sacrifice and contribution to the socio-economic sustenance of Delta State.

4. However, despite the human and economic contributions of the Ijaws to the sustenance of the state, our communities do not have commiserate infrastructural development.

5. The Ijaw people over the years have strongly supported other ethnic nationalities of the State to produce the Governor of Delta State.

6. The meeting took note of the fact that Chief Dennis Osadebey of the present Anioma was the Premier of the defunct Mid-Western Region, when it was created in 1963 with Chief Jereton Marierie from Urhobo as Governor.

7. In the present Delta State, the Ijaws massively supported the emergence of Olorogun Felix Ibru and Chief James Ibori from Urhobo ethnic nationality, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan from the Itsekiri ethnic nationality and Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa from the Ika (Anioma) ethnic nationality as Governor. 

8. The meeting also noted that even though there was no agreement on power rotation, all the three senatorial districts have produced the Governor of Delta State. 

Consequently, after critical and exhaustive deliberations, the meeting RESOLVED as follows THAT:

i. In the spirit of fairness, equity and brotherhood, we appeal to the other ethnic nationalities of Delta State to support a Candidate of Ijaw extraction to become the Governor of Delta State in 2023.

ii. The meeting urged Ijaws to work in collaboration with other ethnic nationalities in the State to achieve the resolution to produce the next Governor of Delta State because we cannot do it alone.

iii. The meeting commended Governor Okowa for his strides in the infrastructural development of Delta State and his vision to build a stronger Delta State.

iv. The meeting also called on Ijaws to continue to support the administration of Governor Okowa and urge the youths to remain calm and maintain the existing peace in the State. 

Signed:

            

1. Alaowei Broderick Bozimo 

2. Chief Godspower Gbenekama

3. Elder Edmund Tiemo

Taskforce Fines Agbor Modern Market #250, 000 over indiscriminate waste dumping

Taskforce Fines Agbor Modern Market #250, 000 over indiscriminate waste dumping

 .....lssus 24hrs Abatement Notice to clean up the market

Delta State Taskforce on Environment in conjunction with Ika South Local Government Council as well as the Environmental Traffic Control Taskforce has issued a fine of Two Hundred Fifty Thousands (#250, 000) against traders in Agbor Modern market over what it described as indiscriminate waste dumping in the government constructed public drainage system, thereby blocking the drain from free flow of water to the river bank.

The fine was issued on Friday during the Operation keep Delta Clean exercise carried out by the team of the state taskforce alongside lka South Environmental traffic control taskforce in Agbor and its environs.

When the team visited the market situated at Edike street, it discovered that the Agbor Modern market women had turn the water channel drainage to a refuse dump site, thereby causing flooding during rainfall in the market premises as well as the tared road. The gutters where filled to the brim with cellophane paper bags, sachet pure water cellophanes and other market wastes.

Having issued them the fine to pay, they where equally served 24hrs abatement to clean up the market and clear the drainage. 

In another development, the team of the taskforce also sealed up the popular Musa Slaughter market located along Agbor/Uromi road over channelling their bathe room waters to the public drainage, thereby chopping off the tared road in that axis. The Hausa community trading in the market where asked to remove the bathetoom from the roadside within a week time or risk demolition.

Taskforce begins demolition of illegal structures in Agbor after one year abatement notice

Taskforce begins demolition of illegal structures in Agbor after one year abatement notice

Delta State Taskforce on Environment in collaboration with lka North-East Local Government Council as well as the Environmental Health Officers has commenced demolition of illegal structures, shanties and containerised shops built on top public drainage system as well as under high tension that is defacing the aesthetic beauty of the town. 

The operation was led by the State taskforce Chairman, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni alongside the Coordinators of Delta North, South/Central in the early hours on Thursday 20th May, 2021 after the expiration of one year abatement notice served residents.

Speaking during the exercise, the state taskforce Chairman on environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni said all illegal structures, attachments built on top public drainage system along major roads, especially the popular Old Lagos Asaba road, Abraka Owa road, Owa Ekei/Owa Alero road etc, are defacing the environment, thereby causing unnecessary road traffic as well as obstructing free flow of water during rainfall. 

Oromoni expressed displeasure over the deliberate act by traders occupying public road to the detriment of other road users. He also raised alarm on traders under high tension, saying they are taking risk of their lives, stressing that what the state government is doing is not witch hunting them rather is protecting them from unnecessary danger. He reiterated that the primary responsibility of any government is to protect the lives and properties of its citizens, hence Deltans should cooperate with Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa led administration to serve them better. 

He noted that Agbor is the home town of the governor, hence residents are expected to support him to keep the state clean. Oromoni stressed that shop owners trading on top drainage and public walkways are the architects of most traffic jam in our roads, thereby making life uncomfortable to residents and other road users. 

He therefore, pass a stern warning to traders in Abavo, lsele-Uku, Umunede, Ubulu-Uku, Ogwashi-Uku and other neighbouring towns whose shops are built on top public drainage system, under high tension and pedestrian walkways to immediately vacate the premises or risk demolition by the state taskforce, he stated.

Delta Taskforce Boss, Oromoni Visits Ika LGA Chairmen, Calls for Collaboration

Delta Taskforce Boss, Oromoni Visits Ika LGA Chairmen, Calls for Collaboration

The Delta State Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has visited the Executive Chairmen of Ika South and Ika North-East Local Government Area of the State, in order to collaborate in the area of cleaner environment suitable for habitation for all Deltans.

During the meeting on Tuesday 18th May, 2021 at the Ika Council Secretariat Agbor, Oromoni said Deltans deserves hygienic and healthy environment to live, stressing that Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa led government is doing his best to make sure every nooks and crannies of the state is kept clean at all time.

Speaking in their various offices, the state taskforce Chairman, Oromoni said the visit became necessary because the rate of lawlessness by residents in Delta in terms of keeping their surrounding clean is becoming unbearable. Especially, the daily construction of illegal shops and shanties under high tension wire, on top public drainage, public walkways along major roads and cities across the state has becomes a menace that we must put to an end.

According to Oromoni, said: " l have come to partner with your office so as to keep Ika South and North-East clean, especially Agbor and its neighbouring communities. I want to appeal to you to set up a beautification team in your various Councils. So that when the state taskforce commence demolition of illegal structures, your team responsibility is to reclaim the areas where the illegal shanties have been removed. With this, we shall bring back the aesthetic beauty of the city of Agbor and its neighbouring communities, Oromoni stated."

In their responses, the two Council Chairmen, Hon. Barr. Victor Ebonka of Ika North-East and Hon. Sunny Tatabozugwu of Ika South LGA commended Hon. Oromoni for the good works he is doing in the state, especially the state Capital Territory Asaba, Warri and Uvwie for bringing back the beauty of the cities to limelight. They both pledged to work with the state taskforce in order to achieve the desired result of keeping Delta State clean.

However, the state Chairman also used the medium to visit the rented Agbor Zonal office of the taskforce where he addressed the workers. He charged them to put in their best in ensuring that our mandates are achieved. He admonished those that are not dedicated to the work and advised them to either take an exit route and sit up or he will show them the way out. Speaking on their behalf, the zonal coordinator promised a better service delivery but complained of non availability of operational vehicles which has hampered their operations. The Chairman promised them that he will do his best and has not relented in ensuring that they get an operational vehicle.

In another development, on the Chairman's way from lka North-East, he was forced  to stop at Abraka road following a serious traffic gridlock along the way. It was observed that most of the traders, especially the motorcycle riders parked their bikes on both sides of the road while other traders shaded their goods on the walkways, thereby causing serious traffic problems on that axis. While most of the traders were heaping refuse inside the drainage around the premises.

The Chairman, Oromoni and his team ensured that the drainage was cleared immediately and the heap of refuse tied in sacks and dumped inside the drainage were evacuated. He frowned at the attitude of the traders and warned that such should never happen again or else he will seal their shops around such area for one week.

OPL281: Group Call on FG, NNPC to Revoke license from TCN PLC Over inefficiency to operate

OPL281: Group Call on FG, NNPC to Revoke license from TCN PLC Over lack of capacity to operate

Warri_____ A group under the aegis of Host Communities Right Protection Movement (HCRPM) in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation NNPC, to as a matter of urgency revoke OPL281 contract from Transnational Corperation of Nigeria PLC, over what it described as inefficiency as well as lack of capacity to operate since the oil bloc was awarded to the company in 2008.

The group made the call on Tuesday 18th May, 2021 in Burutu lsland immediately after meeting with host communities, noted that the call became necessary based on the facts that the company Transnational Corporation of Nigeria PLC lack the manpower and the technological Know-How to operate the oil bloc since it was awarded to them over thirteen years ago.

The group stressed that the host communities had given the company Freedom To Operate (FTO) since 2016, but unfortunately the company has done nothing up to date simply because they lacked the capacity to delve into the oil and gas sector.

They however, urged President Buhari led federal government as well as NNPC to withdraw OPL281 contract from Transnational Corporation of Nigeria PLC and reassign it to a competent indigenous companies that have the  experience in the oil and gas sector to operate.

Reacting to the development, President of the group, Mr. Timpamowei Preye, said that since Transnational Corperation of Nigeria PLC, acquired OPL281 located within the waters and lands of Burutu Local Government Area, they have been deceiving the host Communities with the false hope of entries to develop the oil bloc since 2008. He noted that the company have been playing one prank or the other to deceive the Host Communities in one hand, and the regulating institutions on the other end.  

According to him, said: " It is appalling and heart-throbing to note that Transnational Corperation of Nigeria PLC, operators of OPL281, located within the territorial waters and lands of Burutu Local Government Area have been constantly deceiving the host Communities with the false hope of developing the block since 2008. From the above realization, we are calling on the Federal, State and Local Government agencies of Nigeria and their agencies responsible for the administration of Nigeria oil and gas as a matter of urgency revoke OPL281 from Transnational Corperation of Nigeria  and reassign it to a  more indigenous companies with the experience in the oil and gas sector. It should be noted that all the host Communities are peaceful and accommodating and ever ready to accept any indigenous company  ready for full industrial operations"

The group further stated  that the host Communities have  given Transnational Corperation of Nigeria  the freedom to operate (FTO)  since 2016, but up to date, nothing has been done on site simply because they lack the capacity and the technological know-how to delve into the oil and gas sector. The group press further their demand that until OPL281 is revoked and reassigned to indigenous companies that have the requisite capacity, they will keep pushing on and involve their legislators to come into the matter. They said, while others are benefiting from their oil blocks because their operators have come to start, Transnational Corperation of Nigeria  are sitting in a block that was assigned to them since 2006. 

Host Communities Right Protection Movement (HCRPM) further threatened to embark on a one thousand man match to the State capital, Asaba and extend same to Abuja if their demands are not met.

It is a policy in the oil and gas sector that when an oil block is allocated to a company, after 10 years if the company fails to develop it, the federal government is at liberty to revoke it, the statement adds.

President Buhari departs Abuja for Paris,' Nobody can kill me before my time'

President Buhari departs Abuja for Paris,' Nobody can kill me before my time

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on Sunday for Paris, France, on a four-day official visit to attend the African Finance Summit. Spokesman Garba Shehu disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

The Summit is to be hosted by French President, Emmanuel Macron. The Summit “will be focused on reviewing African economies, following shocks from Coronavirus pandemic, and getting relief, especially from increased debt burden on countries.”

 

It will also attract “major stakeholders in the global finance institutions and some Heads of Government, who will, collectively, discuss external funding and debt treatment for Africa, and private sector reforms.”

During the visit, President Buhari is expected to meet with Macron “to discuss growing security threats in Sahel and Lake Chad region, political relations, economic ties, climate change and partnership in buoying the health sector, particularly in checking spread of Covid-19, with more research and vaccines.”

Shehu added that “… before returning to Nigeria, President Buhari will receive some key players in the oil and gas sector, engineering and telecommunications, European Council and European Union Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and Commission, and members of the Nigerian community.”

The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Minister of Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, and Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire. Also joining him on the trip are National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Mohammed Monguno (rtd) and Director General of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar.

Amnesty: Ex-Agitators makes U-turn, calls off planned protest as DSS intervene

Amnesty: Ex-Agitators makes U-turn, calls off planned protest as DSS intervene

The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Forum (NDEAF), has on Sunday the 17th May 2021, called off their proposed protest over what they described as gross neglect of the Phase Three Leaders, by the Interim administration of the Presidential Amnesty program.

The Forum made the announcement of the calling off their proposed protest, which was earlier scheduled for May 18th 2021. Via a press statement jointly signed by seven of the Generals from Delta, Bayelsa, Ondo, Edo, Akwa Ibom and Rivers State respectively. Which are Gen. Able Showman ( Edo State ), Gen. Birinumughan Jesse ( Delta State ), Gen. Aboy Brown ( Ondo State ), Gen. Godgift Igoli ( Akwa Ibom State ), Gen. Oloye Ofovwei Clement ( Delta State ), Gen. Kenneth Kpea ( Rivers State ) and Gen. Whoknows Tomorrow ( Bayelsa State).

In the statement, the Phase Three Leaders hinted that, their decision to call off the supposed protest was reached as a result of the swift intervention of the Delta State Government, The Department Of State Services DSS, and other critical Stakeholders in the region. Who beckoned on them to halt their planned protest, as the key issues raised by them will be addressed immediately.

While expressing their confidence, the Phase Three Leaders warned that any attempt by the Interim administration to play any form of politics with their demands, will result to them carrying out something worse than their earlier planned protest.

The Forum also in the statement thanked the Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the DSS and every other Stakeholder. Who waded into the situation, thereby prevailing on the Interim administration to without delay make moves in addressing their demands. 

The group also in the light of showing content, appreciated the Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor On Security, Hon. Daniel Pere Ezekiel. For his immerse contribution in prevailing on the group to halt their planned protest. And for jointly reaching out to the appropriate authorities to urgently treat the critical issues raised by the group. 

The statement reads in detail. 

"We the Phase Three Leaders of the Presidential Amnesty program, wish to use this medium to announce the calling off of our propose protest, which was conceived as a result of the gross neglect of the Phase Three Leaders, by the interim administration of the Presidential Amnesty program".

"We are using this avenue to state that, our decision to call off the protest was not as a result of lack of might or capacity. Rather, it was as a result of the swift intervention of the Delta State Government, the DSS and several other critical Stakeholders in the Niger Delta Region. Who reached out to us and initiated moves to engage the Amnesty Board in addressing our yearnings.

We want to once again, reiterate that, the Phase Three Leaders of the Presidential Amnesty program. Has been neglected since the inception of the interim administration headed by Milland Dikio. And have been deprived of all benefits accrued to us.

It was on this premise, we the Phase Three Leaders Decided to Carryout our earlier planned protest. In order to correct the anomalies and accord us the necessary courtesy we deserve.

 However, haven engaged in a jaw jaw with the Delta State Government, the DSS and other Stakeholders in the Region. We have decided to halt every of our plans. As we anticipate the immediate cooperation of the Amnesty Board in addressing our demands.

Furthermore, we want to use this medium to specially thank the Delta State Government, the DSS and all other Stakeholders. Who intervened in the matter. By initiating moves to engage the Interim Administration, in bringing to pass our demands without any form of delay. So as to avoid any breakdown of law and order within the Niger Delta Region.

We also want to thank the Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor On Security, Hon. Daniel Pere Ezekiel. For his immeasurable contribution towards the calling off of our proposed protest. And for jointly prevailing on the Amnesty Board in getting into action in order to address the critical issues we have raised.

We say we appreciate your efforts, and sincerely hope that our demands are met as stated within the shortest period of time.

Shocking As Man Absconds From Marriage Ceremony Over lncessant Demands

Shocking As Man Absconds From Marriage Ceremony Over lncessant Demands

Drama as bridegroom walks out of engagement ceremony in Isiala Ngwa due to extortion.

He paid N100,000 to cater for food, tents, chairs and a public address system.

He was also made to set aside N100,000 as the bride price that the two families had agreed on.

Okwudili was asked to add N20,000 to the bride price because he had already impregnated the girl.

He was slapped with a N10,000 fine for making a detour to the wrong path and ending up in a different homestead instead of the girl's.

He was also asked to pay N15,000 to appease the elders who had become tired of waiting for his arrival.

Drama however ensued when twelve girls covered in loose robes from head to toe were paraded before Okwudili and he was asked to guess who his fiancée was.

He pointed at the wrong woman and that lead to yet another fine of N15,000. 

The decisive moment specifically was when the elders demanded for a refund of the total sum of N450,000 that had been paid as the girl's school fees and upkeep since she started primary school!

Fuming with anger which he tried his best to hide, Okwudili excused himself to visit a nearby latrine and disappeared!

He switched off his phone and was last seen in a bus heading to Lagos from Owerri.

Delta 2023: Mulade Calls on Urhobo Nation to support ljaw Governor, says Ijaws are ready for all-inclusive Govt

Delta 2023: Mulade Calls on Urhobo Nation to support ljaw Governor, says Ijaws are ready for all-inclusive Govt

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Ijaw people of Delta State say they are very prepared to give Deltans the good governance it deserves if supported by other ethnic groups in the State. A prominent Ijaw traditional High Chief from Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff disclosed this in Warri at the weekend while speaking with newsmen on the 2023 governorship candidacy in Delta State. 

Chief Mulade stressed that an Ijaw candidate is preferred for Delta State gubernatorial seat, and assured Deltans that the Bold Movement for an Ijaw Governor in 2023 would soon be launched. The Ibe-Seremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State expressed his readiness to lead the Bold Movement aimed at lobbying and advocating for support from all other ethnic groups in the State, whom he said got the massive and genuine support of Ijaw people in the past, facilitating the achievement of peaceful power transition in Delta State since 1999.

He explained that the Bold Movement for 2023 Governorship race in the State is based on the premise that no single ethnic group can produce the Governor of Delta State without the support of others, which is why the Ijaw people want the cooperation and support of other tribes for a fair, equitable and just power rotation in the State. 

He noted that the Ijaw people gave maximum support to Delta Central, Delta South and Delta North Senatorial Districts to produce the Governor, while also providing the economic base for the overall development of the State, adding that it is now the turn of Ijaw to pilot the State's affairs as the Governor. 

Chief Mulade who is a peace advocate said the Bold Movement had consulted far and wide with critical stakeholders in Ijaw land and therefore makes bold to invite all capable Ijaw sons and daughters who have the ability to pilot the affairs of the State as Governor, to indicate and declare their interest irrespective of their party affiliations.

The renowned peace and environmental rights advocate emphasized that the Ijaws would not impose a candidate on Deltans, as they have commenced an in-house shopping for the most qualified, competent and capable candidate that would be widely accepted by all ethnic groups in Delta State.

He described the power rotation formula among the different Senatorial Districts of the State, initiated by a one-time Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, as a laudable idea of fairness, equity and justice. He however, noted that the first round of the governorship (Osusu) rotation formula rounded off with the Delta North, producing Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as the current Governor.

While commending Chief Ibori for midwifing the unwritten governorship zoning arrangement in the State since 1999, Chief Mulade said the three senatorial districts of the State have taken their turns to produce the Governor, sressing that the zoning arrangement does not provide that the first Senatorial District to produce the Governor should start the second round of the Governorship (Osusu) to produce the Governor again.

He said the Bold Movement wants a display of maturity, understanding, cooperation and oneness by all Deltans towards achieving fairness, equity and justice for the Ijaw people who have been very supportive by sacrificing their natural resources for the overall development of the State

Citing the economic contributions of the Ijaw ethnic group as a factor, the Peace Ambassador lamented that the area that contributes more to the revenue of the State, is the most neglected and impoverished, and therefore urged other ethnic groups particularly Urhobo, to support Ijaw for the 2023 number one seat.

He said the Bold Movement would critically examine candidates from all political parties, and ensure that Ijaw people unite to project a single candidate for the Dennis Osadebe Government House, Asaba come 2023, for the benefit of all Deltans.