Hon. Clement Salutes Gov. Okowa on Approval of Technical College in Kiagbodo

Hon. Clement Salutes Gov. Okowa on Approval of Technical College in Kiagbodo

Warri_____ Following the announcement by the honourable Commissioner for Information Delta State, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, after the state Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, in Asaba on the approval of the establishment of Technical College Kiagbodo, the Councilor representing the good people of Ward 13 Kiagbodo in Burutu LGA, Hon. Clement Wagha, has commended the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on his kind gesture and developmental stride towards his people.

Hon. Wagha made the commendation on Thursday at Burutu, headquarters of the LGA, through a Press Statement noted that with the establishment of State Technical College Kiagbodo, the new school will create employment opportunities to the people of Kiagbodo Burutu in particular, and Delta at large.

He appraised Gov. Okowa's development sagacity across the state, stressing that the new Technical College will bridge the gap of unemployment as well as lack of education facing the riverine community's in the state.

He described the gesture as a welcome development, and urged the state government to speed up construction work at the school site, so as to engage the teeming unemployed youths meaningfully. 

Hon. Clement further thanked and appreciated all those who contributed in one way or the other in influencing the school to Kiagbodo, noting that posterity will remember them for good in a job well done.

He once again, on behalf of the hospitable people of Kiagbodo Community salute His. Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and pray God to give him the strength in order to make the school comes to fulfilment, the statement added.

Augoye speaks on ‘Delta Beyond 2023’, consolidation of Okowa’s successes

Augoye speaks on ‘Delta Beyond 2023’, consolidation of Okowa’s successes

A foremost aspirant in the 2023 governorship race in Delta State, Chief James Augoye has said that the next administration in the state come 2023 should not only consolidate on the successes of the administration of Dr Ifeanyi Okowa but, should be able to transcend them, if not in all the sub-sectors.

Augoye, a two-time Commissioner for Works stated this in a paper titled “Delta Beyond 2023” at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta Broadcasting Service, Warri Chapel lectures and awards held at Casa De Pedro Annex Hotel Hall, Effurun in Delta State,

Augoye, whose paper was presented by his media aide, Mr Obaro Egagifo said, “It would be a monumental setback for a new administration to ruin the legacy on the ground through poor policy thrust and administrative ineptitude of the state government.

Mr Obaro Egagifo, who presented Chief James Augoye’s paper at the NUJ DBS Warri Lectures/Awards ceremony

“Great empires in history have fallen to unfortunate retrogressions as a result of the poor planning and execution of the policy direction of such empires.

“Without casting aspersions on his predecessors, Governor Okowa has positively transformed the socioeconomic, political and cultural essences of the state beyond our expectations within the past six years of his administration in the state with yet a stronger vision of leaving a lasting legacy in 2023 when he would have completed his second term in office as the state governor.

“It is not expected to start doing a sectoral analysis of his monumental developmental efforts today, but I am particularly happy to be part of his success story as a two-time Commissioner for Works, a sector that endeared him so much to Deltans through massive construction and rehabilitation of roads and bridges, linking the various communities, including the riverine areas, in the state.

“It was for that he was given the sobriquet, “The Road Master”. That sector is an index of his developmental milestones in all the sub-sectors of the state economy.”

 

Dwelling on key areas such as industrialisation, tourism, security of lives and property and health, which should be given priority attention by the next administration in the state, Augoye emphasised that: “What must not be encouraged is wasteful spending on any project that would not benefit the people.

“Such unfortunate misplaced priority would not only drawback the hand of the clock of development in the state, but would definitely estrange those in governance to the governed; it would make the state government forfeit the trust and confidence of the people and could easily lead to the withdrawal of their loyalty and support.

“And we all should know the danger inherent in such a situation of a gap between Government and the people. Therefore, the policy thrust of the state government should continue to reflect the aspirations and expectations of the people at all times.”

In conclusion, the Okpe born politician posited that: “Governance is not a one-way traffic; it is a two-way matrix between the government and the governed. A greater Delta State beyond 2023 is achievable when there are constant interfaces between the two divides in governance.

“There is always the need to be accountable and responsive on the part of the government while the people should reciprocate the good intention of the government towards them by carrying out their civic responsibilities in a committed disposition towards the advancement of the state. This I hope we would all witness in Delta beyond 2023.”

Ned Nwoko gives reason for divorcing Moroccan wife

Ned Nwoko gives reason for divorcing Moroccan wife

Nigerian billionaire lawyer and politician, Prince Ned Nwoko says he broke up with his Moroccan wife, Laila, following her ‘indecent conduct’.

Recall that Laila in October in an Instagram post announced that her marriage with Nwoko has ended.

 

However, the Delta born former federal lawmaker and philanthropist in a statement shared on his Instagram page by his media team said, “The truth is that the marriage degenerated to irreconcilable differences rooted in indecent conduct on the part of Laila which started whilst she was on holiday in London.”

Nwoko in the statement dismissed insinuations linking his collapsed marriage with Laila to the use of a local aphrodisiac known as ‘Kayamata’, sold by Jaruma.

“We note with a sense of responsibility that prince Ned Nwoko has nothing whatsoever to do with Jaruma products in relation to his cordial relationship with his actress wife, Regina Daniels.

“Ned Nwoko Media Directorate wishes to reiterate that himself and the entire family has no connection with Jaruma products contrary to false narratives even as he bears no blame on the widely reported divorce issue with Laila,” the statement stressed.

Big Story: Down College, FG vows to bring perpetrators to book, Condoles with Oromoni's family on son's death

Big Story: Down College, FG vows to bring perpetrators to book, Condoles with Oromoni's family on son's death

President Muhammadu Buhari as assured that no one involved in the alleged killing of Dowen College’s student, Sylvester Oromoni Jr would be spared.

In a statement issued on Wednesday evening by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the president condemned the incident that led to the death of the 12-year-old schoolboy.

Recall that Sylvester Oromoni had prior to his death, alleged that five senior students of the Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, had bullied him for refusing to be initiated into a cult group.

The incident which led to the death of the young boy had triggered a reaction from several Nigerians who continued to demand justice for the late schoolboy.

The Lagos State government had launched an investigation into the incident to unravel the controversy surrounding the death.

According to Garba, Buhari vowed that the incident would be thoroughly investigated, stressing that those found guilty, would be punished as a deterrent for others.

He said, “I share the anger and grief up and down the country following this incident. On behalf of my family and I, and the government of the federation, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the Oromoni family, the government and the people of Lagos State and give the firm assurance that this incident will be thoroughly investigated and the appropriate punishment meted out to all those who are culpable.”

The President urged the Police to continue the ongoing investigation until they get to the root of the matter for the law to take its course, assuring that justice will be done, no matter who is involved, the statement added.

Reps Order lGP to take over Sylvester Oromoni Death Investigation

Reps Order lGP to take over Sylvester Oromoni Death Investigation

The house of representatives has asked Usman Baba, inspector-general of police, to take over the probe of Sylvester Oromoni’s death.

The lower legislative chamber also directed the federal ministry of education to set up guidelines for the operation of boarding schools across the country.

Unyime Idem, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker from Akwa Ibom, moved a motion on the issue on Tuesday.

In recent months, there have been cases of molestation of students, especially in boarding schools.

The latest incident involved Oromoni, who was allegedly beaten and fed a liquid chemical by his seniors for refusing to join a cult group.

Speaking on the floor of the house, Idem said: “Some Nigerians on the social space have been voicing out their bitter experiences with the boarding school system.

“Social organisations have attacked the ministry of women affairs and the ministry of education over their silence and complexity on the several incidences of killings and abnormal behaviours in public schools across the country.

“The federal government should without delay launch a national campaign, the campaign should include advocacy, public sensitisation and social mobilisation, as it will take the joint effort of government, school management and parents to curb ugly happening in our schools.”

Contributing to the motion, Babajide Obanikoro, a lawmaker from Lagos, said the students who allegedly molested Oromoni should be placed on a no-flight list.

“In this particular matter, there are five students involved. Their names should be placed on the no-flight list and that the school, as shut down by the Lagos government, should remain shut until the investigations are over and the school is cleared of all these allegations,” he said.

Also speaking, Victor Akinjo from Ondo, said the development is a “huge embarrassment,” adding that schools have been made a breeding ground of cultism.

“It is the responsibility of the regulators to do proper oversight, to do what is right and save Nigeria from this embarrassment. It is a huge embarrassment for those schools to be converted to a cultists medium,” he said.

The motion was adopted after it was put to a voice vote by Idris Wase, deputy speaker of the house.

The house subsequently mandated its committees on education, youth, women affairs and social development, safety and standards to follow up with the investigation.

Why l Withdraw from Delta 2023 Guber Race _ Mulade

Why l Withdraw from Delta 2023 Guber Race _ Mulade

A frontline governorship aspirant from the Ijaw extraction, Comrade Chief Mulade Sheriff has withdrawn from the Delta State 2023 guber race.

Chief Mulade announced his withdrawal in a Press Statement signed by him personally, which he dedicated  to his late mother, Madam Ebikeseiye Christiana Mulade (Nee Timiyan) who died on the 27th October, 2021.

The renowned peace and environment activist, and CEO/Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, a notable non-governmental organization (NGO) was widely accepted as a governorship aspirant by Deltans, at home and in the diaspora, due to his doggedness in pushing for good governance, sustainable development, environmental justice and respect for human rights.

He described his withdrawal from the 2023 governorship race as a great sacrifice he had to make to honour his late mother. Chief Mulade said his decision to shelf his governorship ambition was predicated on two reasons - first is to avail the family ample time and opportunity to mourn his late mother in quietness while reflecting on the sterling qualities and legacies that she left behind; and second reason was the fact that, as the first child and now head of the family, he needed to focus more on maintaining the unity of the family that his late mother left behind, as well as to enable him redirect his energy to engage government and policy makers on the need to critically address the issues of pollution and under-development in the Niger Delta Region, especially because his mother died of Sarcoma Cancer caused by environmental pollution. 

The environmentalist promised to further engage stakeholders and advocate for a cleaner, healthier and sustainable environment, as well as justice for the Niger Delta host communities.

On behalf of his siblings, Comrade Mulade Sheriff promised that he would continue to celebrate his late mother who lived a life full of commendable qualities,  promising to ensure that same virtues are replicated and instilled in their children, as well as  generations yet unborn.

While bidding his late mother farewell, Chief Mulade, who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, appreciated all his political advisers and supporters for their understanding over the painful personal decision to withdraw from the race and promised to always work with them for a better Delta State and Nigeria at large.

Dowen College: Three suspects are in our custody–Police

Dowen College: Three suspects are in our custody–Police

...... As Oromoni's family hires Femi Falana to prosecute management of Dowen College over death of son

Lagos_____ Three students of the Dowen College, Lekki Lagos are currently assisting the police in their investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni junior, a 12-year-old student of the college.

The Lagos State commissioner of police Hakeem Odumosu told Channels Television on Tuesday.

Odumosi said three of the five students mentioned by Sylvester before he died are already in custody and cooperating with the police in their findings.

Although Odumosu did not give the identities of those in custody he insisted that they are key suspects.

The police boss explained that the Command is set to go for the post mortem of the body in Delta state to ascertain the cause of death.

He assured that police authorities in both Lagos and Delta State are keenly interested in the outcome of the investigation to unravel the mystery behind Sylvester’s death.

Meanwhile, the Oromoni family has hired the firm of a foremost human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, to prosecute its case against the institution over the death of their son.

Channels Television on Monday obtained the letter written by Falana to the office of Lagos State’s Chief Coroner, requesting an inquest into the circumstances leading to the death of his client’s child.

The letter was dated December 6, 2021, signed by Taiwo Olawale, and addressed to the chief coroner, High Court of Lagos State.

Taskforce lssues Stop Work Order Abatement to Illegal Dredger in Warri

Taskforce lssues Stop Work Order Abatement to Illegal Dredger in Warri

Team of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment in collaboration with Delta State Ministry of Environment on Tuesday served Abatement Notice on Stop Work Order to one illegal dredger operating along a canal at Bendel Estate, in Uvwie Local Government Area of the State.

The action was prompted following a complaint made by owner of a building located at the dredging site whose life and prosperity was under threat due to the illegal dredging activities.

The combined team ordered the dredger to stop work immediately pending they provide Letter of Permit for Land Reclamation as well as Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report from the State Ministry of Environment.

It will interest Deltans to note that, His Excellency, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa led administration through the Delta State Taskforce on Environment ably led by Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, is doing their best to ensure that the lives and properties of all Deltans are well protected.

Speaking during the operation, Mr. Ichei Ausken, Head of Warri Field Office Delta State Ministry of Environment, said it is against the State Environment Law for an individual to carry out Land Reclamation (dredging) activities close to a residential area. 

He further stressed that before one is allowed to embark on such dredging activities, he or she must first of all obtain approval letter for land reclamation and EIA report from Ministry of Environment. The essence of doing that is to be at the safe side of the Law as well as to ensure safety of lives and property of people living within that vicinity, he stated.

However, the Delta State Taskforce on Environment has charged residents in Warri and its evirons to report any illegal dredging activities close to their residential building for government prompt intervention in order to prevent erosion.

Wife of Governor Sanwo-Olu Condoles with Sylvester Oromoni's family over death of son

Wife of Governor Sanwo-Olu Condoles with Sylvester Oromoni's family over death of son

 

The First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Sylvester Oromoni jnr, as a big slap on the state’s face.

The wife of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated this while speaking during an advocacy visit to some schools in furtherance of the ongoing 16 days of activism against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

This was contained in a statement by the Assistant Director of Public Affairs from the Office of Lagos State First Lady, Olubukonla Nwonah.

According to the statement, Mrs. Sanwo-Olu described the incident as unfortunate, saying such would never reoccur in the state.

She said, “I am aware that the Lagos State Government is at the moment investigating the incident and honestly, it is something we are not very happy about. It’s a big slap on the face of the education sector, the community, and Lagos State as a whole.

“It is a case that is being investigated and for the parents and everybody involved, honestly, we commiserate with them and send our condolences.

“As I said, the case is being investigated and I will not be able to say much on it at the moment.”

The news of Sylvester’s death went viral on Wednesday following a social media post by his cousin, Perry Oromoni, who alleged that some senior pupils of the college beat him up in his hostel for refusing to join a cult.

But the school denied the claim, stating that the boy complained of pain in his legs and hip following an injury he sustained while playing football.

The state government on Friday ordered the indefinite closure of the school pending the outcome of an investigation into the matter.

The Lagos Commissioner of Police, Hakeen Odumosu, has assured the family that the outcome of the investigation would be made public.

Just-ln: Late Friday Igbegbe burial rites Postponed to next year 2022

Just-ln: Late Friday Igbegbe burial rites Postponed to next year 2022

The Ozikana lgbegbe family of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, in Warri South-West LGA of Delta State, has announced the postponement of the final burial rites of their beloved son, father and grandfather, late Alaowei Friday lgbegbe, to next year 2022 due to circumstances beyond their control.

In a statement released on Tuesday 7th December, 2021 and signed by elder Bouy Ogisi of the Ozikana lgbegbe family and the eldest son of the deceased, Comr. Kent lgbegbe, on behalf of the children, said the postponement of the burial became necessary due to the current prevailing security challenges in and around the community.

It would be recalled that the final burial rites of the foremost Niger Delta ljaw freedom fighter who died on the 23rd of October, was earlier scheduled to hold on the 10th of December, 2021, this weekend at his country home Ogbe-ljoh.

The family is deeply sorry to the general public of any inconveniences the sudden change of date might have caused you. 

However, new date for the burial shall be communicated to the public via this medium in due time. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding, the statement adds.

Signed:

Comr. kent lgbegbe, for the Children.

Elder Bouy Ogisi, for the family.

Omo-Agege Expresses Sadness over death of Dowen college student, calls for thorough lnvestigation

Omo-Agege Expresses Sadness over death of Dowen college student, calls for thorough lnvestigation

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Sylvester Oronomi Junior, a student of Dowen College, Lagos. 

The 12-year-old, who hailed from Delta State, was alleged to have been attacked by some of his senior colleagues for refusing to join a cult group. 

While sharing in the grief of the family, the Deputy President of the Senate noted that the pain of losing a child will always linger in the mind of every parent.

The Delta Central lawmaker tasked security agencies to get to the root of the matter and bring the perpetrators to book. 

He also commended the Lagos State Government for closing the school indefinitely. This, he noted, would allow thorough investigation. He tasked them to leave no stone unturned in getting to the root of the matter. 

"Closure of the school will help children who are back home to share their experiences with their parents and guardians. They are in the safety of their homes where they fear no immediate reprisals of the revelations. 

"The incident is one too many, as it reminds us of how children in schools are subjected to dehumanising treatments, with some losing their lives in the process. 

"My profound condolences to the Oromoni family and it is my prayer that God will give the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss," he said. 

Yomi Odunuga, 

Special Adviser, and Publicity, to the Deputy President of the Senate.

Exposed: See Faces Of Sylvester’s Alleged Killers, Dowen School Mgt Staff

Exposed: See Faces Of Sylvester’s Alleged Killers, Dowen School Mgt Staff

Faces of the alleged killers of late Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos has emerged online, also revealed were the faces of the top management staff of the school.

Reports had emerged that Oromoni was bullied and beaten by fellow students. The supposed injuries from the beating led to his death, according to a Twitter user with the handle @perrisonoromoni, who claimed to be the boy’s cousin.

However, in a statement on Wednesday, the school denied all allegations stating that Oromoni was neither bullied nor beaten but only complained of hip pain after playing football.

Contrary to the school’s statement, the victim’s cousin rolled out photos and video evidence, which corroborates the fact that the child was bullied and beaten; an activity that led to his death.

According to the bereaved father in a live video interview with Punch news online , he and his wife transferred their deceased son to Delta State where a series of tests conducted and ”last-minute open confessions” by the late 12 year old Sylvester confirmed that he was molested and violently abused by five senior students in the school. He mentioned the names as Joseph Benjamin, Michael Kashamu, Anslem Temile while he said he couldn’t recognise the other two because the lights in the hostel room were switched off by the boys before they started beating him up. A dying Sylvester also revealed that the boys warned other students in the room not reveal what took place threatening to kill anyone who violated their order. The five boys further directed the fear grippen students to lie that Sylvester sustained injuries while playing football if queried by the management of the school.

The college management staff as revealed online are: Mrs. A. Layiwola B. Sc. (Ed) Bio. M. Ed. (Educ. Admin.) Principal/ Head of School , Mr. M.A. Olusesi M.Ed Mathematics Vice Principal/Deputy Head of School (Academic), Mrs. T. Yinka-Babalola B.A. Ed. English, M.Ed (Admin) Dip (Computer Programme) College Counsellor and Lami Phillips BSc (Business Administration), MA (Strategic Management), Executive MBA Director Of Student & External Affairs.

They told my son to describe his sister’s private part, says late Sylvester Oromoni’s father

The father of the deceased Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, who bears the same name, has revealed some of the atrocities his son went through in the school.

In an exclusive interview with The Cable, Oromoni Snr revealed that his son was subjected to severe bullying, disclosing that the boys who allegedly bullied Oromoni Jnr had been reported to the school management the previous term.

He said, “My son suffered. His birthday is next tomorrow (Dec 4). I’ll celebrate it. I’ll have a cake baked. I’ll cut it on his behalf. The boys they mentioned were also reported to the school last term when they bullied Junior and collected all his foodstuffs; clothes. I have two daughters, one of whom graduated earlier. I had to remove the second after this incident. They asked this boy to describe the sister’s privates and this got to us.”

The boy’s father also revealed to The Cable that Oromoni Jnr had been issued death threats if he ever revealed what happens to him in school.

He also stated that contrary to what Dowen College had said in a statement addressing the incident, the family friend who they sent to pick up Oromoni Jnr from the school described a totally different states.

“They put fear in him so much so that, when you ask him, he might keep to himself and say, ‘they will kill me’. This way, we didn’t know what to do. I considered removing him, reconsidered since his sisters were still in the school,” Oromoni Snr told The Cable.

“The new incident came to my knowledge on November 21st after the school called my wife to notify us that our son was in the school clinic, injured. My senior son, who was to make a London trip, came to see us in Warri.

“The next day, we sent a family friend to help pick up our son since he was the only person in Lagos and take him to the hospital. When he got there, he panicked, pointing out that he doubts it’s a football injury as the school claimed. He said the boy couldn’t stand because his waist was bent and swollen along with one side of his belly. His mouth was black. I asked, ‘is this really a football injury?’ He was taken to my house in Lagos but couldn’t sleep at night.

“I asked my eldest to fly to Lagos on November 24 while I took a trip to Asaba, from where I’d also make for Lagos. On getting there, he screamed. ‘This is beyond football injury. Come to Lagos now,’ he told me over the phone.”

Meanwhile, Dowen College, in an email sent to parents early Friday morning, stated that students should not come to school on Friday, 3rd December and Monday, 6th December because of the incident.

Reacting to the incident, Tonto Dikeh said, “Dear Dowen college, I have been informed. I’m just gathering all the facts and history of this misfortune together then we will talk. Don’t go anywhere. Our children can’t go to school to be great and end up 6feet below. God forbid. That’s not why we trust schools.”

“I could not bring myself to post the video, I haven’t even been able to watch it twice. I can’t imagine the pain this child felt, I cannot imagine. Sylvester’s life cannot be in vain, he cannot go like that,” actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie said, as this occurrence comes two months after her daughter, Purity, faced bullying in school.

Calling on the government, actress Toyin Abraham said, “How do you beat a child to the point of death? How do you wake up to the reality that the ‘living’ child you sent to school is returning to you as a corpse?

“Governor Sanwoolu @jidesanwoolu @lasgeducation please do the needful. People need to start talking. Dowen College needs to do better than that terse release.”

Reality TV star, Alexandra Asogwa, popularly known as Alex unusual wrote to Dowen college, “I tried to hold it in but I might explode if I don’t ask questions. It’s no news that bullying has been accommodated as one of the inevitable happenings in schools.

The Lagos State government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, located in the Lekki area of the state.

The decision is pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of a student of the school, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.

The decision was contained in a statement signed on Friday by the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, of the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Ganiu Lawal.

The statement added that the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, announced the closure of the school after a meeting with the School Management and Staff.

Just-ln: Ariyo Accuses Omo-Agege of promoting ethnic disunity in Warri

Just-ln: Ariyo Accuses Omo-Agege of promoting ethnic disunity in Warri

.....Wants Buhari to call DSP Omo-agege, his aides to order 

....Says 2023 Delta won't support conflict generators, ethnic bigots 

Warri____ A Lawyer and development expert Chief Robinson Ariyo has accused the Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, DSP, Ovie Omoagege for encouraging ethnic disunity among the various ethnic groups in Warri and its environs with utterances capable of igniting Violence in the area and Delta state at large.

Ariyo Esq. a Chief from the Palace of the Olu of Warri in an electronic  terse  made available to the press Thursday December 2, 2021, said DSP Omoagege, who is a  public servant occupying positions in which he's  being paid with tax payers contributions, it behoves on him and his aide, Otive Igbuzor to keep their public expression of ethnic bigotry in their  closets and not exhibit it openly as they  have recklessly done in the the past few days.

Chief Ariyo described their actions as terribly bad example and a violent disrespect for public office; especially for a team aspiring to  power in such a Multi Ethnic State as Delta in 2023, at a time when the people are in dare need of a viable but certainly not a more terrible alternative.

He further stated that in  2023 Deltans won't support conflict generators, ethnic bigots to be elected as governor as the group is currently exhibiting their position earlier for Deltans at the moment, advising all who mean well for the state to shun such group of people clustering around them.

The Warri based  legal luminary called on President Buhari to urgently call the Senator representing Delta Central and Deputy Senate President to order in order to avert another ethnic conflict they are preparing in Warri and its environs as early as possible.

Chief Ariyo also want President Buhari to caution the utterance of the aides of the DSP Omoagege , Igbuzor others which is capable of causing ethnic violence as they are beating the amber of ethnic bigotry in the area that have been relatively calm and peaceful.

The Delta based legal icon, who  is also a Philosophy student, expressed his concern, noting thus in his electronic statement: "For one, we have two educated people; one a lawyer and the other a development practitioner. What more does one ask from exposure than such trainings? 

"It would therefore be ironical if notwithstanding, such heights of human capacity building, the cancer of ethnic bigotry can yet have the better of us and position us as major sponsors of disunity, possible unrest and ethnic conflict in our own state; while we are paid to do the exact opposite. 

"Let us view civilisation for what it is; the act of living peacefully together in a large group! Remember your contribution when the soup you are cooking now is done and ready for consumption. I will remind you if you forget. 

"The consequence of radicalization is what we see today in Bokoharam; easy to begin but difficult to manage. May the consequence of any unrest we nurture and sustain hit us first before any other person, amen". He stated.

Delta 2023: Mulade kicks against Ethnic and Senatorial Arrangement, Calls for Equity, Fairness and Justice amongst the component units

Delta 2023: Mulade kicks against Ethnic and Senatorial Arrangement, Calls for Equity, Fairness and Justice amongst the component units

Warri_____ A foremost Niger Delta born global Environmental/Human rights activist cum a front line Delta 2023 governorship aspirant, Comrade (Chief.) Sheriff Mulade, has kicked against the gentleman zoning arrangement of the seat of government on the basis of Senatorial or Ethnicity, stressing that who to become the next governor of the state should based on character, equity, fairness and justice.

Chief Mulade made the statement in Warri on the 3rd of December, 2021, during the occasion of Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ Delta Broadcasting Service, DBS Warri Chapel Lecture/Awards presentation, where he noted that the purpose of Democracy is to give a sense of belonging to component units of the society.

He stated that the governorship position needs to be broadened and further deepened to accommodate only those ethnic nationalities that have not been given opportunity in the sharing formula which the progenitors termed a gentleman's agreement. He said the political alignment by few persons against the ljaws who are the second largest ethnic nationalities in the state should be nip on board.

In his words, he said: " lf the gentleman's agreement needs to continue as a state practice, the ljaw society must be part of the agreement, also knowing fully well that such practice will help promote tranquility and peace in the entire state".

Stressing further, Mulade emphasized that Delta State is politically dynamic due to the diverse nature of its political space. In that regards, all ethnic groups should therefore, be given equal right to produce the State Governor. And not on the basis of Senatorial or tribal lines that is termed as outright injustice, lack of equity and fairness.

Mulade asserted that when the state governorship position is practiced based on equity, fairness and justice, it will promote an inclusive government and improve development of all the districts. Where's, Ethnicity or Senatorial district arrangement will only encourage selective and sectional development, whereby some areas will remain and continue to remain under-developed.

According to him, said: " lt is imperative to state that, the time has come for Deltans to rise above the confines of our individualistic and ethnic consideration to broader perspective of electing a personality capable of giving Delta the desire development, rather than senatorial or ethnicity. I am using this opportunity to once again, offer my humble self to Deltans for good governance and development to our dear State".

Therefore, Mulade called on the Urhobos to drop their gubernatorial ambition and support the actualization of the ljaw nation for this noble cause of governing the state come 2023, the statement added.