Read the amazing historical facts about the Four Warri Kingdoms in Delta State... by Oliver lmuere

Read the amazing historical facts about the Four Warri Kingdoms in Delta State...by Oliver lmuere

Fact: 1) The Olu of Iwerre was crowned in Ode Itsekiri and not in Warri city that is Popular to everyone

  2) The people of Enerhen Junction, OKERE Urhobo, Ekurede Urhobo, Igbudu, Agbassa, Ogunu, Edjeba, Okumagba avenue, McDermott, Deco road, Bazunu, did not take part in the celebration, there was nothing to show in these areas that a king was being Crowned for them

And these areas constitute the heartbeat or live wire of Modern Warri metropolis.

3) This is because these people are not Itsekiris and have their own kings.

4) All Itsekiri kings from 1485 to 1952 are usually crowned and rule the Itsekiri people from ode Itsekiri. There was only one Palace for the Itsekiri people from 1485 to 1952.

5) That in the year 1952, the then Olu of Itsekiri Erejuwa II, decided to have another Palace, a Political Palace in WARRI CITY.

6) Consequently the Original Traditional Palace remained in Ode Itsekiri, but the new Political Palace was built in ugborin area of Warri.

7) But before he built this new Palace he squatted in a leased land given to him by the Awani family.

8). Later on to entrench his hold on this Warri city he, and his Iyasere Chief Alfred Rewane, Leased lands from the Okumagba family of Okere Urhobo to build a Town Hall for the Itsekiri people. This was the Itsekiri sociocultural cooperative building . This happened in 1961 

9) It was this Leasing of a land from a non Itsekiri an Urhobo family by a King that flawed his claims as having Overlordship title to all lands in Warri city. This was used as evidence against him in the Supreme Court in 1974 and he lost

10) Now let us Understand one thing that WARRI CITY, did not exist before 1908.

11) Before 1908, the only Place known as Warri was Ode Itsekiri, or Iwerre land.

12) So any ancient document before 1908 referring to Warri is only and Only Ode Itsekiri... nothing more 

13 ) But in 1908 the British wanted to build a new city for Colonial purposes and the lands of ode Itsekiri ( Original WARRI) was too small, so it deliberately extended the size to other adjoining towns and Villages.

14) Some of these Surrounding Towns and Villages are Agbassa, Okere, Igbudu, Alders Town, and Ogbe Ijoh.

15) But unfortunately the Itsekiris do not own many of these Towns and Villages as they belong to other Ethnic groups.

16) This is similar to Lagos Govt being extended to Ikeja, Oshodi, Ojota, Ajah, Epe, that have their own Obas yet they are now called Lagos.

17) Similar to Asaba capital of Delta state being extended to Okwe, Okpanam and Ibusa.

18) Similar to ABUJA being extended to Gwagwalada, Kuje, Zuba, Bwari, Asokoro, Maitama, e.t.c yet being called ABUJA.

18) Unfortunately these people that the name Warri became extended to do not Practice Monarchy from Ancient times, they were a Republican people, they had no King.

19) By imposing the name Warri on their settlements caused a lot of Problems for them.

20) So in 1908, 2 Warri came into existence, the Original or Traditional Warri called Ode Itsekiri in the Riverine and the Political Warri a modern city that has form a cornubation of other Towns today.

21) The Itsekiris themselves, coined a term after this event took place for ode Itsekiri and started calling it "Big Warri"  to differentiate it from Modern Warri city.

22) So today Big Warri refers to Ode Itsekiri, a term which came into existence only after 1908.

23) In 1936 after 88 years of Interregnum the Itsekiris wanted to Crown an Olu again for themselves as the Olu of Warri.

24) But the Urhobos whose lands the Political Warri had been extended to protested claiming that the Word Warri now had a meaning beyond the Itsekiris as the identities of these Urhobos will be Subsumed as being subservient to the Olu if Warri is used that with the Present reality the most accurate Title ought to be Olu of Itsekiri.

25) The British accepted the Urhobo argument and Crowned Emiko as GINUWA II as the Olu of Itsekiri instead of the Olu of Warri.

26) But the Itsekiris never wanted that title from day one, they preferred the Title Olu of Warri because according to them the word Warri is a corruption of the word Iwerre.

27) The British tired of the numerous Petitions from the Olu gave a final solution..."we will crown you as the Olu of Iwerre, since Iwerre is your original rendering" Warri is our own creation. Warri means a different thing to us. It means a Province, a District and a city composing of many tribes and to you it is a corruption of the word Iwerre , we will not give you a corrupted version, we will give you the real version.

28) But the Itsekiris also refused that offer.

29) I align with the British hence in all my writings I refer to him as the Olu of Iwerre.

30) But in 1952, the British handed the regions to the locals Awolowo was Premier of Western region and for Political reasons, he changed the title from Olu of Itsekiri to Olu of Warri.

31) With this a second Palace was built in Warri city.

32) Following this a deliberate policy was put in place to Subsume the identies of the other ABORIGINAL tribes of Warri city, and this led to a lot of riots and Ethnic based Wars.

33) Various Commission of inquiries were set up to address these crisis.

34 ) To finally solve this Problem edict no 1 of 1997 was set up to create 3 additional kings for the Other tribes that constitute modern Warri city. This was done by Wing commander Walter Feghabo.

35) This Edict Gazetted 3 more kings for Warri city.

   Urhobos were give 2 of this kings and Ijaw one. The Urhobo kings are 1) Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom in Warri city. 2) Ovie of OKERE Urhobo kingdom in WARRI CITY.

36) These kings had since be crowned and they now rule over their lands and People in Warri city. 

37) Infact their territory constitute over 70% of the total land mass of Warri city.

 38). But because their Kingdoms are of a recent origin they are still not known to many in the outside world. It is left to the Urhobo people to market their own kings in Warri city, because the Urhobos form the bulk of People marketing and advertising Warri to the outside World.

39) But alternatively since the Itsekiris have rejected the Title Olu of Itsekiri in other to claim Warri city, the Urhobos of Modern WARRI CITY and Cornubation, can change the name of their Areas to another name entirely instead of trying to identify with Warri or Iwerre. If We add Agbassa, OKERE Urhobo, Ekurede Urhobo, Igbudu, Edjeba Okumagba avenue, Enerhen Junction, McDermott, Deco road, Bazunu, Ogunu to Udu road, Ovwian, Orhuwhorun, Effurun, Ekpan, Jeddo and Osubi to form a new city a mega city called for Example MOWOE CITY in honor of that founding Urhobo hero, the word Warri would go into oblivion 50 years from now on

 40) Finally I congratulate the new Olu of Iwerre land Olu Atuwatse III. Long live and Prosperity. May your reign be long, blissful, Peaceful and may it bring Prosperity to Warri city, Iwerre land and Delta state.

   God bless you and make you grow in wealth, wisdom , Wealth and Spirituality.

   Ogiame Suoooooooo

Ejiro Imuere 

Author

Delta @ 30: Mulade urges Okowa to give Deltans more dividends of Democracy

Delta @ 30: Mulade urges Okowa to give Deltans more dividends of Democracy

An Ijaw-born peace and environmental rights activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has urged the State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to concentrate on good governance in the last lap of his administration, so that Deltans can enjoy more dividends of democracy before he leaves Office.

Chief Mulade, a Delta State governorship hopeful for 2023, gave the charge in Asaba the Delta State Capital while speaking with newsmen on Delta State at 30, and congratulated Deltans for the unity and peace in the State since its creation in 1991.

He charged Deltans to give maximum support to the government of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa despite the fact that it is yet to meet the expectations of citizens in terms of socio-economic and infrastructural development, quality healthcare delivery, job creation and employment for youths and women, as well as environmental sustainability, amongst others.

Meanwhile, the 2023 governorship aspirant and the Ibe-Seremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom has appealed to Deltans to support, cooperate and partner with security agencies in the State to create the enabling and conducive environment to attract investors into the State.

He said if given the mandate to govern the State come 2023, his Administration would bring positive change to the State for all Deltans irrespective of their political, religious and ethnic divides.

King Anderson latest Gospel Album hits record market, urges the public to grab your copy

King Anderson latest Gospel Album hits record market, urges the public to grab your copy

rancis Tayor

A renowned Burutu and Bomadi based ljaw Christian gospel artist, King Perezide Anderson, has released a latest music album with scintillating sound tracks for the listening pleasure of lovers of gospel songs all over the globe.

This was disclosed to the public by the artist on Sunday at Oboro community, in Burutu LGA, of the State, stressed that the three tracks album is titled: " PUT MY ENEMY TO SHAME", emphasized on the Supreme power of God, the power in the name of Jesus and God the miracle father (worker) precisely.

The songs has a blend of ljaw, lbo and English language with danceable background sound beats  of high life, reggae among other captivating tunes.

This making the second album released so far by the multifacet talented artist, King Perezide Anderson. 

It will also interest you to know that the Oboro born great gospel artist is a member of the 'Redeemers Global Revival Mission Int'l, Church,' under the resident pastor of God's anointed servant, Pst. Joshua Johnny in Oboro Community, Burutu LGA, of the state.

In the first track, the artist charged Christians to be wise and pray to God for guidance/protection because the life we are living is a battle front. As child of God, you don't know your enemies.Hence, he pray God to reveal our enemies and put them to shame. 

" Don't allow my enemies to kill me, he prayed to God in the song,".

In the second track, the artist made Christians to understand that there is power in the name of Jesus. He therefore, admonished them on how to apply the name of Jesus to conquer life challenges. 

" The mention of the name of Jesus, every kneels must bow and tongues confess. There is a strong tower in the name of Jesus. Therefore, mention the name for whatever you wishes, be it protection, prosperity, good health, long life etc, and it shall come to pass, he noted."

In the track three, he said God is a Miracle Father. He made the blind to see, deaf to hear, heal the sick, turn water into wine, turn the burning fire of Shadrack, Mashack and Abednego to an air condition room and many more wonderful things our Lord did. He said God Almighty is the greatest, Alpha and Omega, the creator of heaven and earth, the beginning and the end.

He however, called on christians to run to God and see wonders for themselves, adding that there is no power that can compare to God in the whole universe, he stated.

However, the general public, especially lovers of gospel music are advised to go to any record store available at Bomadi, Oboro, Yenagoa and others to grab a copy of the album at the cost of N200, stressing that the three tracks are composed for the building of the Christians Faith, the statement added.

Book written in honor of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike begs for Unveiling

Book written in honor of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike begs for Unveiling

Francis Tayor

Port Harcourt_____ A book written in honour about the political sojourn of the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, is currently encapsulated in the printing press begging for unveiling/launching for the public consumption.

The book written by Mr. Lawrence Makele, with the Title : " NYESOM EZENWO WIKE And THE BATTLE FOR DEMOCRACY " talks about the life, career and the political adventure of Governor Wike over the past five decades. 

The author, who hailed from the Governor's own local government area Obiokpor, said Governor Wike's unprecedented political antecedents inspired him to embarked on the intellectual project. 

Lawrence reiterated that he was inspired to work on the project having seen the brilliant performances of Governor Wike during  the days as Chairman Obiokpor Local Government Council, Chief of Staff Rivers State Government as well as Minister for State/Supervising Minister of Education.

According to him, said the intellectual project was given birth to appreciate Governor Wike's good works and contribution in the Nigerian education sector in one hand, and the rapid transformation of Rivers State in terms of infrastructural development as well as human capital development.

" Having finished the intellectual raw work (Manuscript), he presented it to the Governor for perusal. Then His Excellency, in response through a written letter approved the book for printing on the 18th of November, 2015. 

" Since then, l have tried every possible means to seek His Excellency's attention to fix date for proper launching/unveiling of the book remains abortive.

" Therefore, I have no other option than to use this medium appealed to His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike to approve a date that will be convenience for him to attend the official launching of the book in his honour for the interest of public consumption," Lawrence stated.

Diebiri Kingdom Congratulate Atuwatse lll, lwere nation on successful coronation

Diebiri Kingdom Congratulate Atuwatse lll, lwere nation on successful coronation

Francis Tayor

The good people of Diebiri Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, through the Traditional Council of Chiefs, has heartily felicitated with her Itsekiri brothers to joyfully congratulate the new Olu,  Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom, on the occasion for his successful ascension to the reverend Itsekiri royal throne. 

In a congratulatory message released on Monday in Warri, signed by Alaowei Moses Douglas, the Puwei of Diebiri, on behalf of the entire Diebiri Kingdom, described the successful coronation of the highly revered monarch as an "Act of God" and prayed that his reign would be peaceful and beneficial to the Kingdom and humanity.

The Puwei of Diebiri Kingdom, said the ascension of the 21st Olu of Warri ushered in a new era of the Itsekiri  nation and urged the new monarch to chart a new beginning of harmonious and peaceful coexistence among his people and other ethnic groups in the state.

He also called on the entire people of lwere nation to give maximum support to the king so as to enable him to lead the Kingdom to greater height.

According to the Puowei, said: " The Itsekiri nation no doubt is one of the Kingdoms with rich traditional heritage which was colourfully displayed during the coronation on the 21st August, 2021, at Ode ltsekiri, the traditional headquarters of the Kingdom.

" As the custodian of culture and tradition of lwere people, l urge you, Your Majesty, to work towards the promotion of harmony in the Kingdom and its neighbours and to attract more investment to the domain "', Douglas stated.

However, he prayed God to give Ogiame Atuwatse III divine wisdom and knowledge to lead the  Itsekiri nation with love and unity, the statement added.

Insecurity: Robert Okubo must face the full weight of the law, says Daniel Ezekiel

 

Insecurity: Robert Okubo must face the full weight of the law, says Daniel Ezekiel

A philosopher  once said that evil reign in society when people of Goodwill keep silent .  I would have ignore the rant of one furgitive Robert Okubo from Inikorogha community,Ovia South West,Edo state  under a nebulous body , Elders council of Inikorogha  which is not only  an alien thing in Ijaw land, but an abberration put in place by this terrorist to do his bidding .

 But to set  record straight for clearance of the public ,it is pertinent that l reply for the world not to buy into the gimmick of this drawn criminal.

 Robert Okubo was and  is still unrepentant militant who keep committing all manners of crime and  altrocities with his foot soliders spread across the riverine communities of Edo, which has now spread to Delta State.

He accused me of manipulating security agencies, if l may ask , HOW ?.   

My role as aide to Delta State Governor on security matters is to bring to the attention of security agents persons or acts that may trigger insecurity , and l firmly believe that security agencies be it in Abuja, Edo and Delta are one.

He also accused me of dishing out lies. I laughed becasue he thinks that everbody is like him whose dna is deceit and  lie .

This harden criminal attempt to blackmail security agencies from doing their job will not fly.

According to concortion of make believe his Elders council called press release,he claimed to have accepted  FG Amnesty, but in reality, since he was arrested in 2019 , and later pardoned under late president Musa Yar'Dua Amnesty program,  he is still neck deep in all forms of criminal acts up to this moment.  

Due to his criminal, tyrannical and oppressive reign in the riverrine area which nobody could question  out of  fear of being maim, tortured and kill, l took it upon my self to peition Mr. President and all the heads of security agencies in Abuja few months ago with video and pictorial materials.

On the strength of the peition , late chief of Army staff,  lieutenant general Ibrahim Attahiru directed 4 Brigade command,Benin city Edo state to thoroughly investigate the matter .

In other to have a balance view of what l reported in Abuja,  call was put across to Robert Okubo,his criminal foot soliders like Derimor Omagbemi, Sam Ebiwana, Andrew Igere, Pepe Okubo, Isreal Payabor,Kennth Ojuemi, Lee Benson, Victor Konwel, Ibas, Ebiye Eliton , Endurance/Bright  Kalayolos e.t.c to hear their own side of the story. For Weeks that they were called in the course of investigation, none of them honored it.

That was not the first time furgitive Robert Okubo and his criminal foot soliders will be running away from security agents invitation. 

November last year when Edo state panel on human rights abuses under her lordship, retired judge Ada Ehigiamusoe, invited him based on several peitions, especially from one Ernest Ibinebi family whom he brutally killed 13/11/2013 , he failed to honored it,rather he preferred to stay put in his hide out at Inikorogha.

10/10/2020, he and his Terrorists gang shot a poor boy, one China Samuel becasue he refused to joined this furgitive crew . Again, when the matter was reported at Edo state police command,Benin city  by Inikorogha stakeholders, and call was put across to him and his gang, they refused to come.

up to this moment ,  China Samuel has not been able to walk . I can count  unend the criminal acts of Robert and his boys in the riverine area that has become bedrock of insecurity plaguing Ijaw communities. 

If truly am a liar and that my information to Mr. President and security agencies are false ,why is Robert and his boys afraid to honor invitations ?. 

Let me equally use this medium to bring to both Federal and Edo state governments that Robert Okubo has succeeded in establishing criminal EMPIRE across the riverine communities.

At Ikoro community,  Sam Ebiwana, who led the killing and destruction of properties at  Obazuwa community is the head, while Derimor Omagbemi anchor at Gelegele community.  While Kennth Ojuemi and the Kalayolo brothers holds the reign for him at Iboro and Ekewan communities . Robert has turned the riverine communities into militant camps ,while Inikorogha is their HUB . 

Since Robert Okubo failed to honor various invitations from security agents, it beholds on them to do their job by visiting his hide out which is Inikorogha to arrest him. 

Though he is  always on the run any time he hears about coming of security agencies, but what l know is that he can only run but cannot hide .

It is a shame that group of elders who knows the truth , and are even victims of his barbarity could openly defend this abnormality due to crumbs.

Time does not run against law , and no matter how far lie goes ,truth will catch up with it 

Signed,

Comrade Ezekiel Daniel,

Senior special assistant to Delta State Governor on security matters.

Just-in: Yokiri youths issue SPDC 2Months Ultimatum to Restore water system

Just-ln: Yokiri youths issue SPDC 2Months Ultimatum to Restore water system

Obed Tomone

The entire youths of Yokiri community, Ogulagha Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State call on the attention of SPDC to restore the Yokiri water syetem.The water line which has not been working since 2013 has put the entire community into drinking contaminated water from the rivers side which is not good for human health. This has largely contributed to the environmental health challenges in the area.Letters have been sent on several occasions to SPDC but yet nothing has been done.

As a result of this, we the entire youths of Yokiri community have come to a conclusion to issue two months ultimatum to SPDC from the date this letter is published.

We consider SPDC a very critical stakeholder to us in our community. And for this cause we want to make it clear that between now and the two months ultimatum which will elapse on the 1st of October 2021 if the Yokiri community water pipe is not restore to supply water to our good people, we will be tempted to stop the entire water project, even the SPDC water tankers will not be allowed to collect water from the water treatment plant.

Reiterating the resolve of the Yokiri community youths to shut down the entire water treatment plant, if our two months ultimatum is ignored by whosoever contractor that is in charge." We shall shut down.And when we stay we are shutting down, there will be no activities in the water treatment plant".

Signed: 

Comr. Tombrapagha  Oleh- Youth President 

Mr. Kingsley Tuma 

Youth Secretary General.

Caribbean Villa Opening, lgbegbe Commends Smart Kusimi, calls on Ogbe tourists to invest at home

Caribbean Villa Opening, lgbegbe Commends Smart Kusimi, calls on Ogbe tourists to invest at home

Francis Tayor

A renowned Niger Delta freedom fighter and the Ebogha 1 of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, Alaowei Friday lgbegbe, has commended the CEO Caribbean Villa relaxation center, Mr. Smart Kusimi for bringing tourist attraction event place to Ogbe-ljoh community in Warri South-West Local Government Council Headquarters, Delta State.

Alaowei lgbegbe made the commendation on Friday 20th August, 2021 at Ogbe-ljoh community, during the official opening of the relaxation center, noted that Ogbe-ljoh over the past six years had lacked a descent place to catch fun due to the endless communal crisis between them and Aladja community.

He said now that peace has returned to the community, he encouraged Ogbe-ljoh born tourists as well as other investors to come and invest in the community, stressing that is the only way to bring back Ogbe-ljoh to a limelight as it was in the past. 

He further called on the Delta State government, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, to come and adjust the long disputed boundary location for a permanent peace to reign among the people of Ogbe-ljoh and Aladja community in Udu.

Meanwhile, a son of the soil who had become a global figure in the Nigeria music industry, Mr. Tare Okiri popularly known as Harry Song alongside Lizberg, DJ Angos Bright trilled the audience with their hit tracks to a full blown excitement of the audience.

However, the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Villa relaxation center Ogbe-ljoh, attracted some dignitaries of persons, including Chief. Kenneth Obogu, Chief. Boro Opudu, Chief. Favour Izoukumo, Alaowei Friday lgbegbe, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, Chief Oyimi, Chief Ogbona, Samson Boukan aka Okrikagodo, Chief Sylvester, Coach Payebo, Solo Boukan among others.

Pereama preaches love, forgiveness, unity at August meeting, as Egbegi appreciates attendance

Pereama preaches love, forgiveness, unity at August meeting, as Egbegi appreciates attendance

Francis Tayor

The Numoupere ll of lzon-ebe owigiri highlife music, King Pereama Freetown (JP), has urged his fans worldwide to imbibed in the spirit of love, forgiveness and unite for a progressive future, stressing that sacrifice is a key to sustainable relationship and brotherhood.

He gave the charge on Wednesday 18th August, 2021 at Ayakoromo Community in Burutu LGA, Delta State, during a Town Hall meeting with his fans in zone 3, noted that life in general is full of challenges and that it took one sacrifice to associate with his neighbours when it is necessary.

He reiterated that as a human, don't do to others what you feels will hurt you vis versa. Don't follow a trend that is common in the society, make a difference and you will see people will treat you according to your worth.

Speaking further he thanked Ayakoromo Community as well as his fans for the awesome entertainment accorded on him, praying God to bless them abundantly in their life endeavors.

He concluded by asking his fans in zone 3 to come up with a business idea that will generate them income, adding that he is ready to assist them when the need arises.

In his reaction, the Chairman King Pereama Fans Club Zone 3, Mr. Moses Egbegi expressed his heartfelt appreciation to everyone who created time despite their busy schedules to honour the August meeting invitation, noting that God in his infinite mercy will bless them.

He also appreciated the Chairman Ayakoromo Community, Mr. Moses Mienkoromo & his Cabinet, ATECO Chairman, Mr. John Ambrose, Mr. Ayakpo Bayoko, Comrade Onduku Oyinbi, Dilayei Kokole, Manager Arerebo, Sele Angodideke, Paul Dode, Oweipade Yayoro, Akpuro, Egbele, Alegbebioku, Lady J, Warri Mama and those who could not make it but supported the occasion with in one way or the other for the successful hosting of the Numoupere ll of lzonebe.

However, here are some of the fans attended the historic August meeting at Ayakoromo;

1) Pereama Bolou-ama Fans Club, Warri

2) O.G. Camp Fans Club Ogbogbene 

3) Pereama Ebidou-ogbo of Ogbeingbene

4) Pereama Fans Club Ayakoromo (1)

5) Pereama Lovers Club Warri.

6) Pereama Kememopigha Fans Club Oyangbene

7) Pereama Fans Club Ezebiri/Eberie Ogbo

8) Pereama Fans Club Okoloba

9) Pereama Fans Club Ayakoromo (ll).

10) Ebena Fans Club Ayakoromo

11) Pereama Fans Club Gbekebor  &

12) Pereama Fans Club Mile 15 respectively.

Child Dedication: Papa Ken Give Thanks to God, appreciates well wishers

Child Dedication: Papa Ken Give Thanks to God, appreciates well wishers 

 Francis Tayor

The Chairman ljaw community resident in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Kennedy Aye, popularly known as Papa Ken, has expressed gratitude to God as he successfully dedicate his new born baby boy, Master Godswill Tamaraumien-ebi Aye, to God over the weekend.

The event which took place on Sunday 15th August, 2021, at the Redeem Christian Church of God Ojomo, in Udu attracted family members, friends and well wishers to celebrate with him.

Speaking during the Dedication/Thanksgiving Service, Papa Ken give gratitude to God for the precious gift of a bouncing baby boy, stressing that it was not by his power but by the abundant grace of God that made it possible.

He noted that mother and child was hale and healthy after given birth, saying God was so faithful to him and his family. He further appreciated the presiding pastor, members of the Redeem Christian Church of God Ojomo branch, friends and well wishers who sacrifice their time to celebrate with him, praying God to give them every reason to celebrate in all the days of their lives, he stated.

Meanwhile, it will interest you to know that Mr. Kennedy Aye, popularly known as Papa Ken, hailed from Ogbe-ljoh and Ayakoromo Community's in Warri South-West and Burutu LGA, of Delta State. He  is a business man cum community leader. He is also the current Financial Secretary, lzansa/Jelejele/Ekeremor Communities in Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom.

Attack on Diplomat: Timi Frank seeks tough sanctions against Indonesia

Attack on Diplomat: Timi Frank seeks tough sanctions against Indonesia 

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary to the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Timi Frank, has called on the Federal Government not to treat a recent attack against a Nigerian Diplomat, Ibrahim Abdulraman, by Indonesian officials with levity.

Frank who was recently named Ambassador to East Africa and Middle East by the Interim President of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Provisional Government, in a statement in Abuja, urged the Federal Government to invoke the toughest sanctions permissible under international law against Indonesia to serve as a deterrent to other countries who may contemplate such barbaric and condemnable actions in future. 

He insisted that Indonesia has become notorious for meting out racist treatment against blacks just like it has done to West Papuans for over 50 years. 

He said it was high time for the Government of Nigeria and leaders of the black race to take urgent punitive measures to stop Indonesia from treating blacks like monkeys, dogs, slaves and subhumans by ensuring freedom for West Papua.

He noted that the dehumanisation of

Abdulraman is an extension of the hatred that Indonesians have for blacks and persons of colour across the world. 

A viral video had showed at least three men in a vehicle assaulting Mr Abdulrahaman in front of his official residence in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital.

He said Indonesians and indeed other racist countries will continue to violate blacks including Nigerians unless responsible  Governments rise up to defend the rights of their nationals and help free West Papua - a black nation- from the clutches of colonialism and exploitation.

“Nigeria has taken preliminary steps to register her displeasure over the untenable attack on Abdulraman, it is time for the Federal Government to go further by putting that hateful Asian country where it belongs. 

“Apart from immediately severing ties with the country and repatriating the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, the Federal Government must lead the international community to demand independence for West Papau. 

“Nigeria must act because Nigerian lives matter, Black Lives Matter and lives of West Papuans who happen to be blacks matter.

“Apart from severance of diplomatic ties, Nigeria must end trade relations with Indonesia.

“A country that can treat a foreign diplomat like a common criminal just because of the colour of his skin is not worthy to be accorded any iota of decency by the world especially Nigeria,” Frank said.

Signed:

Comrade Timi Frank

ULMWP Ambassador to East Africa and Middle East.

King Pereama to storm Ayakoromo on August 18, as Egbegi invites the general public

King Pereama to storm Ayakoromo on August 18, as Egbegi invites the general public

Francis Tayor

All is now set for the long anticipated August visit of the Numoupere ll of lzon-ebe owigiri highlife music, King Pereama Freetown (JP), to zone 3 fans at Ayakoromo Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

In a statement released on Monday 16th August, 2021 and signed by the Chairman King Pereama Fans Club Zone 3, Mr. Moses Egbegi, said the historic event is slated on Wednesday 18th August, 2021 at Ayakoromo Town.

He stressed that preparation for the hosting of the Numoupere ll of lzonebe is on top gear, and that lovers of King Pereama Freetown style of music, his fans worldwide and the general public are hereby specially invited to grace the occasion.

Egbegi emphasized that the essence of hosting the Numoupere ll of Izon-ebe is to create an avenue for him to familiarize with his fans across Zone 3, especially the Meintoru and Tobutoru axis.

He reiterated that since the King's coronation in March 2020 at Yenagoa, the fans in Zone 3 had not been able to express their love for the Numoupere ll, who is musically their favorite and mentor. He noted that King Pereama Fans Zone 3 is so large to the extent that they cannot mobilize all their members from Esyanma down to Ayakoromo, Gbekebor, Obotebe, Burutu, Odimodi, Ogulagha, Sokebolou among other villages to visit the king in Yenagoa.

" lt is based on that premises, we have decided to host him on Wednesday this week. The hosting would be like a general meeting whereby all the communities under Zone 3 will mobilize their Fans and converged to Ayakoromo for the August meeting. At the meeting, the king will familiarize with his fans as well as to address some critical issues affecting the zone, Egbegi stated."

However, some dignitaries expected at the meeting include; Gen. Godday Smith alias King of the forest (Bounanaowei), Alaowei Friday Igbegbe, Chief. Julius Fuludu, Comm. Josaiah Oyimi, Chief. Esther Bibiowei alias Warri mama, Chief. Joy Lady J, Chief. Frank Akiefa, Alaowei Tibaiti Beleke, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, Chief. Lucky Idolor, Maware Akpi, Hon. Stanley Garry, Prince Samisco Okpe, Wolowolofie, Sir. Wilson Arerebo alias Alegbebioku, Comr. Powede Egbele, Sylvester Obi, Alhajitala Alahji, Pena Omuku among others too numerous to mention.

Okowa urges political appointees to go their constituency's to sensitize eligible voters to register

Okowa urges political appointees to go their constituency's to sensitize eligible voters to register

Delta Government on Monday charged all its political appointees to relocate to their constituencies to mobilise and sensitize eligible voters to register in the ongoing voters registration exercise.

The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who briefed newsmen on the position of the government, had earlier met with the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in his office in Asaba.

Aniagwu said that the action would enable a political millage in the state chapter of the party to entrench electoral integrity and capture eligible voters who had crossed 18 years.

He also said that the state-owned media outfits had been directed to grant free-to-air on the ongoing voters registration.

He said that the state with a population figure of over five million people had not availed themselves of the opportune speed of the exercise.

“It is our duty as a government to mobilise our people for registration for future elections in the state.

“INEC alone may not have what it takes. We have directed all political aides to return to the local government areas, and our media establishment, including the Directorate of Orientation, to offer free publicity to INEC for the registration exercise,” he said.

The commissioner, however, berated the Senators and members of the House of Representatives who voted against the controversial electronic transmission of election results.

“INEC is all about Nigeria and not PDP, All Progressive Congress (APC) or any other political party, transmission of election results should be based on integrity of the body polity.

“Electronic transmission of election results should be a Nigerian thing, aimed at entrenching transparency.

“Anybody who is using GSM, listening to radio and watching Television, to transmit information and he is against electoral transmission is an enemy of the country; He or she has something to hide,” Aniagwu said. (NAN).

FENND to hold one Day Summit On N'Delta Challenges on 14th August in Yenagoa, invites the public

FENND to hold one Day Summit On Niger Delta Challenges on the 14th August in Yenagoa, invites the general public 

The Forum for Ethnic Nationalities of the Niger Delta FENND. Has announced a one day summit, where critical issues bothering on the region and it’s people are to be addressed.

The announcement of the summit, was made public via a circular sent out by the organisers, in the early hours of today. Where they called on all well meaning Niger Deltans across the Nine States of the region. To do well in attending the summit. As critical Stakeholders from all Nationalities in the region, will be analysing and disecting the various challenges facing the region, and proffering workable solutions to them.

The one day summit which is Themed: NIGER DELTA-OUR CHALLENGE, OUR FUTURE. Is one that will pave a new pathway for the actualization of a well developed and structured Niger Delta region. As the region which has been the sole Economic backbone of the Federation for many years. Has been under perpetual marginalization, underdevelopment and total neglect by the Federal Government. As such, needs to be accorded the due courtesy it deserves.

The summit which is scheduled to hold on the 14th of August, 2021. At Esther Hall, Ayalla Hotels, Yenagoa the capital of Bayelsa State. At exactly 9am. Is one that will change the entire narrative of the region.

Delta 2023: Okowa's Kinsman Okunbor, blasts DC-23, Supports ljaw Governor

Delta 2023: Okowa's Kinsman Okunbor, blasts DC-23, Supports ljaw Governor

.....Says Delta Central Never Believed In Power-Shift since 1999 till date

A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) In Delta North Senatorial District and Publisher of Daily News Analysis of Nigeria (DNA), Chief Alex Okunbor has broken his silence over the current political front burner in the state, the powershift debate.

The Delta north high chief urged men of clear conscience and integrity from the district to voice out their views on the contentious power-shift debates ongoing in the state, stating that there was never Power-shift both written or unwritten in Delta State, neither in PDP nor in the minds of the power shift agitators from Delta Central senatorial district.

He maintained that Delta Central never believed in power-shift, adding that the incumbent Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa won the 2015 elections (PDP primary and governorship election) because he has the best credentials.

The Anioma born political and good governance advocate stated this on Sunday July 26, during a media chat at his Boji Boji residence.

His words, “there has been an  unusual silence among Anioma politicians on the vex issue of power-shift in the state come 2023, especially, within the ruling party in Delta north.My guess is that people are waiting for the governor and the leadership of the party to signal the direction, while I believe this is in order.

I, however, believe it is necessary Aniomas join the debate now, because the governor and the party leadership will eventually respond to popular agitation of the people.As a people, we should be courageous to voice our opinions based on what we know as truth and fair.

I see the silence of the Anioma people so disturbing, sometimes I begin to wonder whether we do not realised that we are major stakeholders in the political affairs of the state.

I am perplexed that some political elements in Delta Central Senatorial District of the state, who never believed in power-shift are currently spearheading the crusade for 2023 Powershift.

As an online publisher who was in the know of all the intrigues leading to elections in Delta State, particularly the 2015 governorship election. I found it quite irritating to read the daily agitation for power-shift to Delta Central, I see the activities of DC23 as selfish, self-centered and unpatriotic.

This is the reason, I decided to issue this press statement.

Actually, I am very annoyed because majority of the members of DC23, who are making this unnecessary noises, never believed in power rotation.

Recent history shows that Delta Central has contested every election conducted in Delta State since the onset of the current dispensation.

Delta Central has always presented candidates for governorship elections since 1999, both in PDP and other political parties.

So, who are they now preaching power rotation to?

The district has ruled Delta State for approximately 18 solid years from Felix Ibru, 2 years, James Ibori 8 years and Uduaghan (maternally Delta Central) 8 years, so, why all these voovoozela about power rotation?’,

 Chief Okunbor queried.

Continuing, Okunbor, the 2023 House of Representatives aspirant said, ” I believe in equity and fair play and for equity and fair play to reign in Delta State, power should go to the Ijaws in Delta South who were shortchanged in 2007.

Those who are saying that Delta South has had their turn are being economical with the truth, Delta South never had the opportunity to chose their candidate in 2007, rather Uduaghan, who is partly Delta Central, was imposed on Delta South by Ibori when his efforts to impose his godson from Delta Central aspirant was met with stiff resistant from Delta North and Delta South.’

‘Ofcourse, if Delta South was given a free hand to produce a governorship aspirant of their choice in 2007, it could not have been Uduaghan, the Ijaws, who were in majority in Delta South could have had their way.

The truth, was that under immense pressure, Ibori was forced to drop his support for his David Edevie for his cousin Emmanuel Uduaghan, this glaring fact was attested to by Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi recently.’

It is dubious and most infuriating for DC23 and UPU to refer Uduaghan emergent as a testimony of Powershift to Delta South.

Uduaghan is Urhobo, because in our Anioma parlance, we say, “Ebonai mu ogwor.” Literary meaning, a child belong to both his father and mother. A child does not belong to the father alone. It takes two to litter and child.

Evidence on ground shows that Uduaghan’s policies and programmes were bias in favour of Delta Central.’ Chief Okunbor stated.

He added, ‘I am curious about the silence of my people on power-shift, and more curious about the activities of DC23 and UPU.

People like Edevie and Gbagi who contested 2015 PDP primary should not be in vying for governorship election in the name of power-shift.’"

Speaking on his interest and what he thinks is best for Delta north, the political analyst said, ‘I believe in equity and fair play and I will support the Ijaws of Delta South because; firstly, they were shortchanged in 2007, secondly, they are dependable ally of Delta North.

The fact is that Delta North was able to achieve the Anioma agenda due partly to the political dexterity of Governor Okowa who won the 2015 election because he is the best candidate with intimidating and unmatched credentials and also because of the good will of Delta South.

Truly some PDP members in Delta Central cash in at the last moment, pretending to support powershift.

As the saying goes, one good turn deserves another, Delta South deserves the support of Anioma people. They have demonstrated their commitment to power rotation and have proved to be dependable and reliable ally of Delta North.

Delta Central on the other had voted opposition since 1999, even after the elections, they have financed the losers court cases.

Great Ogboru has contested all the elections in the state since 2003 and he has gone to Court, even to Supreme Court in all the cases. We have proof that that the present power-shift agitators from Delta Central, particularly some of the current leadership of DC23, financed Ogboru’s elections in 2015 and 2019, and his subsequent Court cases.

If they believed in power shift as being preached, they should not have been involved in some of these nocturnal anti party activities. UPU find it unnecessary to prevail on Ogboru to stop his needles but protracted court cases.

David Edevie was the second runners up in the 2015 PDP Delta State primary, Ogboru won majority votes in Delta Central, if Edevie or Ogboru had won the 2015 elections would there be power shift talk now?

It baffles me to see those who never believed in powershift, now agitating for it. Power shift does not exist in the political psychic of Delta Central people.

I fought for powershift to Delta North. 

No politician in Delta State does not know my media exploit in 2015 and I knew what we the Aniomas went through and I am grateful for the support of Delta South, I will stop at nothing to speak the truth and the truth is; Delta Central does not believe in power shift, neither in PDP nor in APC, the district wants governance to remain in their hands,

Delta Central has been voting for opposition since 1999; Ogboru won majority votes in Delta Central in 2007, 2011 run off and 2011 general elections, Ogboru nearly won the district in 2015 and was sponsored to supreme court after the 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019 elections. If the central believed in power rotation, they should at least stopped Ogboru from going to Court.

Let the leadership of PDP in Delta North and Delta South understand that come 2023, Delta Central will cast their votes for APC so long the party field the current frontrunner, whether PDP pick it’s candidate from the zone or not.

This is the whole truth, they have done it before and they will do it again and again.

Another truth is that elements of PDP in Delta Central rely on votes from Delta North and South to remain relevant in politics, left alone, they lost woefully to the opposition in important elections, in the district.

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Those who cannot win elections in their district should not be preaching powershift to us.’ Chief Alex stated.

Concluding the media chat, the media guru advised aspirants from Ijaw nation to focus their campaigns on Delta North, saying that Delta Central cannot be trusted. As he puts it, ‘I want to advise aspirants from Ijaw Nation to focus their campaigns on Delta North, they should not rely on UPU because the body has over the years proven to be reliable only to its primordial interests."