Delta 2023: Advocate Group Endorse Omo-Agege, Alapala for Governor, DTHA

Delta 2023: Advocate Group Endorse Omo-Agege, Alapala for Governor, DTHA

By Binebai Princewill

A political pressure group operating under the auspices of Advocate of Good Governance For Credible Election, particularly in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday endorsed His Excellency, the deputy Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Delta 2023 APC Governorship candidate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege as their sole Governorship candidate for the forthcoming 11th March, 2023 Governorship election in Delta state. 

The group also endorsed Amb. Dr. Comr. Anthony Alapala Ebitonmo, Burutu North, Delta State House of Assembly Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that they will stand by him and support him in ensuring that he wins the forthcoming Burutu North, Delta State House of Assembly election come March 11th 2023.

Meanwhile, on their choice of Okowa, the group said the Delta State Governor had betrayed the people of Ayakoromo by not completing the Ayakoromo bridge despite their massive political support for him in 2015 and 2019, describing the borrowing of Governor Okowa as worrisome and unprogressive.

The youths noted that the people of Ayakoromo Community have no tangible reason to support Governor Okowa come 2023.

However, read below in full details of the Press Statement:

10TH FEBRUARY, 2023

PRESS RELEASE ISSUED ON THE 4TH, FEB, 2023 BY MEMBERS  OF ADVOCATE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE FOR CREDIBLE ELECTION 

1: Advocate of Good Governance For Credible Election Led By The National Coordinator Of The Movement, Who doubles As Chairman, Clan Chairmen Forum Ijaw Youth Council Western (IYC) Zone Comrade Samuel Ebolo, Alongside With The Various Coordinators Of Various Wards In Both Burutu North & South Namely: Miss Tamarabrakaemi Angozi  (Coordinator Ward7) Mr Thompson Arepade (Coordinator Ward1), Hon. Japheth Bondonyefa (Coordinator Ward5) And Comr Mrs Sologidi Preye Women Leader Of The Movement.

2: The Leadership Stormed Ayakoromo community To Kickstart A Political Awareness Campaign On The 4th Of February, 2023 Concerning The Importance Of Youth Involvement In This Forthcoming General Election In The Nations Politics.

3: Where The Youth Of Ayakoromo Community Came Up With A communique In A Blueprint Alongside With The Final Resolution On The Delta State Governorship Candidate Including The Burutu North Delta State House Of Assembly Candidate, Who To Cast Their Vote For On Merit Basis.

4: Ayakoromo Youth Expressed Their Greatest Displeasure Or Dismay on The Failure Of The Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Author Okowa ill-fated And Ruined Administration For Not Completing Ayakoromo Bridge For A Viable Economic Purposes Of His 8years Reckless Administration That Characterized With Lies And Deceit Or Deception For Total negligence After Having A Block Votes In 2015 & 2019 General Elections From The Ijaw Riverine Communities Havent Receipt The Highest Amount Of 13percentage Derivation Funds From Federal Acrue Revenue, Yet, Dr. Ifeanyi Author Okowa Led-government Of Delta state Kept On Borrowing Billions Of Naira Without Using It For The Common Purposes In The Interest Of Equity & Justice. 

5: Advocate Of Good Governance For Credible Elections Carefully Examine The Good Political Antecedents Of The Deputy Senate President Of Nigeria Who Just Became A senator In 2015 Till Date Brought Massive Development In His Immediate Constituency Including A Functional Federal Polytechnic To Ease Youth Unemployment In His Constituent.

6: In No Distance Time, Deltans Will Know The Importance Of DSP Ovie Omoagege Polytechnic At Orogon And Many other Visible Developmental Strides Cut Across All The Communities In Delta Central. 

7: All The People Residing In Orogon Both Educated & Non Educated Indigenes In Orogon Will Be Gainfully Employed To Reduce The High Level Of Criminality Of Social Vices Mentioned But Few, On That Compelling Reasons Mentioned Above,   Ayakoromo Youth & The Advocate Of Good Governance For Credible Election Collectively, Conjointly, In All, Intoto, With The Laud Voices Of Ayakoromo Youth To Take a swipe Decision To Endorse DSP Ovie Omoagege As Thier Sole Governorship Candidate Including Amb. Dr. ALapala Ebitonmor For House Of Assembly Burutu North Constituency Come 25th Feb, & March 11, 2023 Without Fear Or Favour.

Signed For & On Behalf Of The Movement:

Comr Ebolo Samuel

(National Coordinator Advocate Of Governance & Credible Election).

Miss Tamarabrakaemi Angozi

(Coordinator Ward7).

Mr Thompson Arepade

(Coordinator Ward1).

Hon. Japheth Bondonyefa

(Coordinator Ward5).

Comr Mrs. Sologidi Preye

(Women Leader).

Pal Jagz Drops Latest Hit Song 'BIG BALLERS', FT DEBHIE, A Must Listen Track

Pal Jagz Drops Latest Hit Song 'BIG BALLERS', FT DEBHIE, A Must Listen Track

Binebai Princewill

Akeme Jasper Emienseimokumor, popularly known as Pal Jagz from the ancient and creative community, Ayakoromo in Ngbilebiri-Mein Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state is no doubt a fast rising artiste in the Nigerian entertainment industry. 

The rising fine Niger Delta born hipop musician with bright prospect of becoming a super star in the music industry while speaking about his educational journey, music career so far, the artiste hinted  that he gained admission to study Music/Theatre Arts at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State in the year 2015 and graduated in 2018.

According to him, he has been in the Nigerian entertainment scene for quite some time now, stressing that he has released songs like “Bless Me Now (Audio & Video), Marry You, I Like To Enjoy ft Ebisco Sugar and all songs was produced by Akusbeatz aka Akuta Ebimene.

Jags stated that most of his songs are influenced by what has been happening in the current day society, adding that due to his love and passion for music, he will always relay happenings in the society in music form.

The Song Big Ballers

The thematic preoccupation of the song “Big Ballers ” as contained in his forthcoming EP “Stars In The Dark “. Pal Jagz obviously demonstrated a firm understanding about the current realities of life. The lines, lyrics and the beat is intriguing and magnificent.

In this song, Pal Jagz said he has been on a low key hustling to survive and make it big in life with so much money to take care of his bills hence there is no time for trivialities.

As the song moves from one line to another, Jagz said everyday he has been praying for cashout because making money is important.

The rising musician had particularly cast away what he described as bad energy, stressing that his primary concern is to make money genuinely.

The song was done in collaboration with Debhie, a feminine award winning artiste in Delta State.

The introduction of Debhie into the song with her angelic and sonorous voice surely added more life to the song, she did it like she is truly an expert.

Prospects

While speaking on his prospects in the entertainment industry, Jagz said he has lofty dreams to make it big in the industry in the nearest future.

According to him, he said with God, he is optimistic that his big dreams will be achieved soon enough, stressing that he is yet to fully annex his music prowess and creativity.

“There is nothing God cannot do, I thank the Lord Almighty for the journey so far, looking back at how I started, where I am now. I know that moving forward, things will get better.” Pal Jagz

Challenges

The Ayakoromo born Pal Jagz noted that there is no journey without challenges.

He said the music industry has been so crowded that you need God, financial pillars and good promoters to survive in the industry to make it.

He continued that the challenges are enormous as he has been grappling with such challenges over the years.

The Call For Help

Pal Jagz had particularly appealed to well meaning and wealthy Niger Deltans, Ijaws and Nigerians to assist in developing young talents like him.

He said with the height himself and others have struggled to attain, a little financial push from leaders will enable them make it.

Jagz noted that if they make it, they have what it takes to make Ijaws, Niger Delta, Nigeria and Africa proud.

Meanwhile, Jagz had urged his fans and lovers of music to download his songs, particularly the “Big Ballers”.

He said the song is now available at all online digital platforms and playstores Worldwide for streaming, like and comments.

Warri Constituency Delineation: Delta leaders storm INEC, threaten fresh suit

Warri Constituency Delineation: Delta leaders storm INEC, threaten fresh suit

Ijaw and Urhobo leaders in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in Abuja, demanding immediate implementation of a Supreme Court judgment which ordered fresh delineation of the constituency.

The group had met on Thursday in Abuja and recalled that sometime in 2011, the constituents had acknowledged the overwhelming fictitious units and ward structures in the Warri Federal Constituency which were been used to rig elections and subvert the will of the people.

Presenting a petition to the commission, the group said it does not have any dispute with any politician, but that INEC should go ahead and commence the delineation exercise as ordered by the Supreme Court.

“Accordingly, we will not hesitate to invoke further legal proceedings against officials of INEC at the Supreme Court in the event that INEC fails to comply with our demand”, the leaders demanded.

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Having exhausted all available mechanisms to correct these fictitious structures, 10 people approached the Federal High Court and filed a suit against INEC seeking the Court to among other things order a “fresh delineation of all units and wards in the Warri Federal Constituency” for the purpose of future elections.

The suit was however dismissed at the lower court and at the Court of Appeal in Benin, Edo state.

However, dissatisfied with the judgment of the Court of Appeal, the Appellants further appealed to the Supreme Court.

“In a well-considered decision, with the lead judgment delivered by the Hon. Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji, JSC, the Supreme Court on the 2nd of December, 2022 agreed with the appellants and ordered the INEC to carry out a fresh delineation of ‘all the units and wards in the Warri Federal Constituency for the purposes of future elections’.

“We know that if INEC is sincere and ready to tow the path of justice, it will not take INEC too many days to conclude the delineation process in the entire constituency. Therefore, to proceed to conduct elections without first carrying out the delineation exercise is clearly contempt of court which would be dealt with accordingly”, said Hon. Denbo-Denbofa Oweikpodor, one of the appellants who read the petition.

Other appellants in the case were Hon. George Timinimi, Chief David Pere, Barr. Ugha Kurumah, Arc. Sylvester Adowei, Comrade Julius Kenedabor, Hon. Lucky Oromoni, Midwest Kukuru Esq., Comrade Sheriff Mulade and Emmanuel Igetei.

Apart from the appellants, those who signed the petition were Comrade Moses Fiyebor, Chief Monday Keme, Larry C. Malemi, Comrade Markson J. Aboh, Chief Westham Adehor, Chief Isaac Emifoniye, Chief Victor Okumagba and Hon. Mark Ikpuri.

They contended that there is no ambiguity in the said judgment and all that was expected from INEC was to immediately carry out a fresh delineation of all the units and wards in the Warri Federal Constituency for the purpose of conducting the 2023 general elections.

According to Delta born human and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff says, the Supreme Court having totally dismantled all formerly existing fictitious and illegal units and ward structures, there was no need conducting elections in the constituency without first obeying the apex court. We are appealing to INEC to do the needful for our people to participate by exercise their rights at the forthcoming general elections because we don't want to be disenfranchised, he added.

“We shall therefore use all available legal means to resist any attempt by INEC whether as a statutory body or in collaboration with third parties to stampede the judgment of the Supreme Court.

“For us, the orders of the Supreme Court must be enforced to the letters not minding whose ox is gored. The order is that delineation should be done for the purposes of future elections.

“We have it on good authority that in a meeting convened by the Delta State Resident Electoral Commissioner on 14 February 2023, at Asaba, where the Appellants in the said suit were not officially invited, a decision had already been reached that the elections would proceed without the delineation exercise as against the direct, unambiguous and clear statement of the Supreme Court that fresh delineation of units and wards should precede future elections. This illegal arrangement by the said REC is a violation of the decision of the apex court and could ignite fresh crisis in the Warri Federal Constituency.

“That the REC should in the present circumstance be an unbiased umpire, carryout his professional duties to the best of his abilities and engage all the relevant stakeholders in this matter whose interest may one way or the other be affected by the enforcement of this judgment before making any decision.

“That we wish to make it manifestly clear that our position is not against the conduct of elections, but rather that the delineation of the units and wards should precede the conduct of elections in the Warri Federal Constituency as against conducting elections on the already destroyed fictitious units and ward structures which would eventually amount to a nullity that cannot be salvaged by any political arrangement”, the leaders stated.

Receiving the protesters on behalf of the commission, INEC’s Director of Security, Ndu Lebari Samson said the electoral umpire would look into the matter and do the needful.

“I want to also assure you that INEC is a law abiding institution and that is why up till now, you can hear court judgements here and there. iNEC is accommodating all of them because we are not a law-breaking institution. INEC will look into your matter and do the needful. It is a promise.

Onduku Mourns Late Hon. Sunday Feke, Releases Glowing Tribute

Onduku Mourns Late Hon. Sunday Feke, Releases Touching Tribute

Hon. (Prince) Sunday Krokongahan Feke Remains Finally Layed To Rest At His Country Home, Ayakoromo On The 9Th February, 2023, May His Gentle Soul Continue To Rest ln Perfect Peace ln The Bosom Of Our Lord, Amen.

I will greatly missed your peaceful disposition, philanthropic kind gesture and systematic approach to settle issues while on earth.

You have left a great legacy for us to follow, especially your patriotic nature towards the progress and development of your people.

 A man with kind heart for the old, youth, Widows, orphans, less privilege, students as well as community development.

A cheerful giver who renders help and tell you to keep silent unknown to the next ear.    

A simple man in nature, a dogged fighter who fought poverty and hardship with all vigor to a stand still. 

Feke came, he saw and conquer. But death is an inevitable end and debt everyone on earth shall pay one after the other. However, Feke has duely paid his debt, hence no more.

         

Feke was down to earth, humble, complete gentleman, a bridge builder, peace maker, wealthy who never compete with anybody over riches. He believes in doing what the divine spirit led him to do. A hater of lies, gossips, rumour moggers, backbitters etc.....

Adiieeuuuuuuu the lroko of our time. Continue to RIP in the bosom of our Lord the boss of all bosses.

Tribute By Oyinbi Onduku_ Unit 12 GRA Ward 7 Ayakoromo PDP Ambassador/Grassroot Canvaser.

PAP: Campaign of Calumny Against Ndiomu Will Fail_Says NDPA

PAP: Campaign of Calumny Against Ndiomu Will Fail_Says NDPA

Francis Tayor

The Niger Delta Peace Advocates, NDPA have discredited with dismay the narrative being put out on the media against the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Major Gen. Barry Ndiomu (Rtd) by some unidentified groups and individuals.

In a statement released on Friday 10th February, 2023 and jointly signed by the Chairman of the Chairman and Publicity Secretary of the group, Ebitimi Kurowei and Ekpe Ekere, stated that ordinarily, silence would have been best suitable for the efforts targeted at undermining the Interim Administrator but it became relevant to address the well-calculated ploy making the rounds to tarnish the personality of Ndiomu.

The statement also noted that in one of the recent attempts by the faceless group or individuals to discredit Ndiomu, a petition was written to the National Security Adviser, General Major Babagana Mongono, whose office oversees the PAP, seeking the removal of the Interim administrator.PAP: Elders, traditional rulers calling for Ndiomu’s suspension are fictitious, faceless, non-existence – NDIG

The group further recognized the efforts by the Interim administrator in sanitising the Presidential Amnesty Programme, noting that they are fully in support of his decision of paying only contractors whose works were completed and verified.

Furthermore, the group urged contractors to complete their work with evidence as a requirement for payment rather than spreading propaganda in the public, the statement added.

PAP: Ndiomu Orders Payment for 775 Delegates with BVN Cases

PAP: Ndiomu Orders Payment for 775 Delegates with BVN Cases 

PRESS STATEMENT

7TH FEBRUARY, 2023

Amnesty Office Approves Payment for 775 Delegates With BVN Related issues.

... launches new portal to address cases of multiple accounts linked  to BVNs.

" The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj. Gen. Barry Tariye Ndiomu (rtd) has approved payment for not less than seven hundred and seventy-five  (775) delegates with Bank Verification Number (BVN) issues, whose accounts were recently put on hold. 

" A new portal is also being created to address delegates with multiple accounts linked to their BVNs. 

" Maj. Gen. Ndiomu (rtd) has also expressed serious concern over the BVN issue and had earlier assured that the BVN anormaly which has been there before his assumption of office will be tackled once and for all.

" Those affected delegates are urged to remain calm as the verification committee has already cleared a minimum of 775 cases who are already receiving payments following an approval by the Interim Administrator.

" It is important to note that the verification committee is working in accordance with the provisions of the regulatory framework put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria which in collaboration with the Bankers’ Committee, had earlier deployed a centralised Bank  Verification Number (BVN) System in February 2014 as part of an overall strategy of ensuring effectiveness of "Know Your Customer" (KYC) principle to promote safe, reliable and efficient payments system.

" The BVN system is to address increasing incidence of frauds and to enhance public confidence in the banking industry. 

" The process is aimed at using BVN to deter, prevent, detect and mitigate the risks of fraud in the banking industry and every customer is meant to have a personal BVN number linked to his or her bank account giving each customer in the Nigerian banking industry, a unique identifier number," the statement added.

Signed:

Freston Akpor,

SA Media to the Interim Administrator.

Buhari Appoints Okoro, Rector Federal Poly, Orogun In Delta

Buhari Appoints Okoro, Rector Federal Poly, Orogun In Delta

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appointed Dr. Duke Okoro as the pioneer Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Orogun in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State.

The Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, was initiated by Deputy President of Senate, His Excellency, Ovie Omo-Agege, and passed into law by the National Assembly and subsequently assented by President Buhari, commander in chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The appointment of Okoro as the pioneer Rector of the institution was duly considered and approved by Mr. President, and this has paved the way for smooth kick-off of the Polytechnic, situated in Orogun, home town of Deputy President of Senate, His Excellency, Ovie Omo-Agege.

Okoro, was the Director of International Development, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State.

Okoro bagged a PhD degree in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from the prestigious University of Benin in 2004. A Fellow of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN); Fellow Nigerian Environmental Society (FNES); Fellow of Institute of Chatered Chemists of Nigeria (FICCON); Fellow Institute of Management Consultant (FIMC).

The newly appointed Rector, is also a Member, Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (MIPAN); Member of the Chemical Profession of Alberta, Canada (PChem); Member of Environmental Careers Organization, Canada (EP) amongst others.

He has published lots of articles in national and international indexed journals, and has concluded over 80 technical environmental studies in IOCs and marginal field operators in the oil and gas sector. He is married with children.

Meanwhile, Deltans have reacted positively over the kickoff of the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun and the appointment of Dr. Duke Okoro as Rector by President Buhari.

They also commended the Deputy President of Senate, His Excellency, Ovie Omo-Agege, for attracting the Federal Polytechnic to Delta State.

Court Orders Arrest, Detention of EFCC Boss, Bawa to Prison Over Contempt

Court Orders Arrest, Detention of EFCC Boss, Bawa to Prison Over Contempt 

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been committed to prison for allegedly disobeying court order.

The court also directed the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to effect Bawa’s arrest and remand him in Kuje prison for the next 14 days until he purges himself of the contempt.

Justice R.O. Ayoola of the Kogi State High Court, in his judgement on Monday, granted the application for committal to prison of the EFCC chairman for disobeying a court ruling delivered on November 30, 2022, wherein the EFCC chairman was directed to produce the applicant in the case, Ali Bello.

Ali Bello had dragged Bawa to court for arresting and detaining him illegally, with the court ruling in his favour, only for the EFCC to arraign him for alleged money laundering three days after the ruling.

The EFCC’s applications for setting aside and stay of execution of the ruling were refused for want of merit.

The Court had, in Form 49, Order IX, Rule 13, marked, “HCL/697M/2022” and titled, “Notice to Show Cause Why Order of Committal Should not be Made,” asked the EFCC Chairman to appear before it on January 18, 2022 to explain why he should not be jailed for flouting the order given on December 12, 2022 in a case filed by Ali Bello against the EFCC and Bawa, as the 1st and 2nd respondents, respectively.

The court ordered that the EFCC and Bawa be served the motion of notice together with Form 49 by substituted means.

The court had declared the arrest and detention of the applicant in the face of a subsisting court order made by a court of competent jurisdiction and without a warrant of arrest “or being informed of the offence for which he was arrested” as unlawful, unconstitutional, and in contravention of the personal liberty and dignity of human person guaranteed under Chapter IV of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).

The court had also ordered the respondents to tender an apology to the applicant in a national newspaper and awarded N10 million compensation for him.

Peter Obi Denied Jesus Three Times, he Cannot be Trusted_ Says Tinubu

Peter Obi Denied Jesus Three Times, he Cannot be Trusted_ Says Tinubu

The presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said that Peter Obi denied Jesus Christ three times, citing references from the Holy Bible.

He said: “Me, I am not afraid of anybody and I don’t worry.

“The man who left here he calls himself Peter Obi.

“We read in the Bible that before cock crows three times, he will deny Jesus Christ.

“He denied [Jesus], so how can he keep a promise to you if he cannot keep promise to God.”, Tinubu urged Nigerians not to waist their votes for Obi because he is not a promise keeper right from the time in the bible.

Late Sunday Feke for Burial On 9th February, at Ayakoromo Community

Late Sunday Feke for Burial On 9th February, at Ayakoromo Community 

Final burial rites for Late Hon. Prince Sunday Krokonghan Feke has been announced by the family.

According to the funeral programme signed by Mr. Paul Numoupeide for the family and Bolounimikemefa Feke, on behalf of the children stated that Service of Songs will hold tomorrow Tuesday February 7, 2023, at his residence, Olorogun Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu Close, Odibo Layout, Agadaga Estate, Off Jakpa Road, Ekpan – Delta State.

Thursday February 9, 2023 his remains leave Ame Mortuary Warri, through Miller Waterside for his home Town, Ayakoromo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State for burial.

Interment follows by 11:am at Tamukunu Quarters, Ayakoromo.

Entertainment of guest follows immediately at the same venue.

Feke, a great philanthropist, politician and business tycoon whose sad end occurred on December 30, 2022 at his residence in Warri, Delta State.

Until his death, Feke was a active member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Burutu in particular, and Delta State at large. He is a renowned contractor cum business mogul. 

He will be greatly missed by family, friends, political associates and business partners in the Niger Delta region.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.