How Oni, Emirs, Keyamo, Lokpobiri honor Tompolo at Amaseikumo Festival in Gbaramatu Kingdom

How Oni, Emirs, Keyamo, Lokpobiri honor Tompolo at Amaseikumo Festival in Gbaramatu Kingdom

Oyinbi Onduku 

Warri ______ Oporoza Community, the traditional headquarters of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State was filled with dignitaries from all works of life across the Northern, Western, Eastern and Southern Nigeria to honour the invitation of the renowned Niger Delta born ljaw great freedom fighter cum philanthropist, High Chief. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo in celebration of the famous Annual Festival of Gbaraun Egbesu, lbolomobo-Ere and Amaseikumo 2024 edition.

The highly respected dignitaries that grace this years Gbaramatu Kingdom popular Amaseikumo Festival include, the Ooni of lfe, His lmperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (CFR), Emirs from Kogi, Taraba, Niger States, traditional rulers from South -South Nigeria, especially the lbenana-owei of Ogulagha kingdom who is the Chairman ljaw Traditional Rulers Council of Delta State, HRM. Capt. (Dr.) Joseph Timiyan JP joined their Gbaramatu counterpart, His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun ll JP, Aketekpe Agadagba, the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom in the Kingdom's annual festival.

Other traditional rulers are His lmperial Majesty, (Barr) Zaccheus Doubra Egbenunu (JP) Opukutu lll, the Agadagba of Arogbo ljaw-lbe Kingdom, HRM. Egbesuwei Gbanraun X Agadagba, the Pere of Gbanraun Kingdom, HRM. Joel Ekeni lbane (JP), the Ogiobo lX, the Pere of Iduwini Kingdom, Bayelsa State, HRM. Gbebokedi Ajiri-Oba Oguruyeke Diamond Okirimini 1st, the Agadagba of Tubotoru Kingdom, Ondo State, HRM. Beri Apoi Ogudumu, Oki, Kalasuo lll, the Agadagba of Okomu Kingdom, Edo State, HRM. Godwin Ogunyebo Alagbabunafa lll, the Agadagba of Olodiama kingdom, Edo State among many others too numerous to mention.

Meanwhile, some of the political class in attendance include, the honourable Minister for Aviation, Hon. Barr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), distinguished senator Heineken Lokpobiri, honourable Minister for State Petroleum Resources, High Chief. Dennis Otuaro, Special Adviser/ Administrator Presidential Amnesty Programme on Niger Delta, and the honourable Minister for culture and Tourism was ably represented.

And the distinguished members of the National and State Houses of Assembly who graced the occasion include, Sen. Joel Thomas Onowakpo, the senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Hon. Chief. Thomas Ereyitomi JP, member representing Warri Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, the Speaker Delta State House of Assembly who was accompanied by the Speaker Anambra state House of Assembly and that of the Bayelsa State Speaker respectively. Other honourable members are, Hon. Amb. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, member Delta State House of Assembly representing Burutu North Constituency, Hon. Chief. Peres Oloye, member Delta State House of Assembly representing Burutu South Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Sinebe, member Delta State House of Assembly representing Patani Constituency, Chief. Favour lzoukumor, ED DESOPADEC, Hon. Spencer Okpoye, Commissioner representing ljaw ethnic nationality in the board of DESOPADEC, Hon. George Ekpemupolo among others.

From the business class, Double Chief. Tunde Smooth, the Bolouwei of Niger Delta, Sir. Matthew Tonlagha, MD FENOG, Comrade Chief. Sheriff Mulade, CEO CEPEJ, the great Joshua McIver, Coordinator Tantita Security Services Bayelsa State, Sir. Godfrey Tare Pondi, GM Tantita Security Services and a popular Lagos base social critique cum rights activist, the Very Dark man was also present at the event.

Speaking to our reporter at the event, the Chairman Organizing Committee of the 2024 Amaseikumo Festival, High Chief.(Engr.) Kestin Pondi said the over all significance of the Amaseikumo Festival is to foster unity, cleaning, healing, charity, purity, sharing of love, peace, protection and restoration for the purpose of getting rid of and preventing evil upon the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom in particular, and ljaw nation at large.

Engr. Kestin further stressed that Amaseikumo Festival is one of the ancient traditional celebrations handed down by their ancestors to be observed annually by the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom by the founding fathers.

He emphasized that the word Amaseikumo means good living, peace, unity, prosperity and protection to the people of the Communities that make up the kingdom.

Engr. Kestin concluded by saying, the festival has three distinctive spiritual, sociocultural and thanksgiving dimensions at the end of the carnival. The peculiar and trado-spiritual activities that make up the Amaseikumo festival include Gbaraun -Egbesu Ogele, lbolomobo-Ere, the Amaseikumo proper and a befitting thanksgiving ceremony at the end of the seven days long one week programme, he stated.

However, other side attractions featured during the grandfinale of the Amaseikumo festival include, Wrestling competition between Delta/Bayelsa ljaws, cultural dance competition, football competition, comedy session, draft competition, eating competition and live performance of ljaw owigiri highlife music display by various ljaw owigiri highlife musicians.

Other spectacular moment at the carnival like colourful event was when the ljaw Publishers Forum, IPF ably led by its National President, Comrade Austin Ozobo alongside the Vice President, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, elder Cletus Opukeme, Mike Ugedi, Ekpegha Preye, Francis Abai, Anthony Demebide, Kagbala Ezekiel, Emmanuel Keneware stormed the arena in a grandstyle to the admiration of the different spectators at the historic event massively put together by Gbaramatu Kingdom.

The biggest youth organization in West Africa, the great ljaw Youth Council, lYC Worldwide was fully on ground led by its National President, Sir. Jonathan Lokpobiri alongside the Vice President, Comrade Freedom Atikpi, the capacity Spokesman, Amb. Princewill Binebai, the Financial Secretary, Comrade Tare Victor-Gow and other members of the Executive Council.

The ljaw National Congress, INC was not left out as its National President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba was also present to witness this years historic Amaseikumo Festival in Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Alapala invite friends as he sets to bury mother on 18-20 April in Burutu

Alapala invite friends as he sets to bury mother on 18-20 April in Burutu 

Hon. (Dr) Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, minority whip, ranking member representing Burutu constituency 1, Delta State House of Assembly, used this medium to respectfully invites friends, colleagues, business partners and well wishers to the final Burial rites of his beloved Mother, Late Mrs Esther Genegenkoro Ebitonmo at Gbekebor Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

According to the funeral arrangement:

Day 1). Thursday 18th April, 2024. Service of Songs at her residence @ NBTC Road behind BEDC high tension Uvwian Udu LGA, Delta State by 4pm prompt. Music to be supplied by JK Alfred lzon-ebi.

Day 2). Saturday 20th April, 2024:  Church Service at New Jerusalem City, Gbekebor, Burutu LGA, Delta State by 12:noon. 

On same day, interment and entertainment of Guests by 2pm. Thereafter by 6pm, there will be traditional social wake keep till dawn. 

Signed:

Alapala Media and communication Unit

Sunny Consults Enekorogha, solicits for support ahead Burutu LG Poll

Sunny Consults Enekorogha, solicits for support ahead Burutu LG Poll

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ A frontline chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme on Monday paid a consultative visit to one of the most respected Burutu leader and former member House of Representative Burutu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. (Engr). Frank Penakeme Enekorogha.

The visit according to Prince Sunny Perekeme, said was to formerly inform his elder brother of his intention to serve Burutu people as council Chairman.

Prince Sunny emphasized that he has come to seeks for his elderly brother's advice, support and connections to enable him actualize his political ambition to emerge as the next Burutu Council Chairman.

He however, promise to serve the collective interest of Burutu people, adding that he has the framework and practical working experience to deliver the real dividends of democracy to the masses when given the opportunity to serve as the next Executive Chairman of Burutu LGA.

Reacting to the development, Hon. Frank Enekorogha warmly received Prince Perekeme and his campaign team with joyful heart, saying he values relationship and respect more than money.

Leader Enekorogha described the incoming Burutu Council Chairman as a very humble and straight forward person with proven integrity, adding that he never heard any complaint neither negative report from Burutu people about sunny while he was Secretary to the Council.

Hon. Enekorogha acknowledge Prince Sunny Perekeme as his younger brother and son from Obotebe kingdom, stressing that he is very dedicated to duty and respects constituted authority, the statement added.

Finally, Engr. Enekorogha sincerely pours out wonderful prayers from the bottom of his heart for Prince Sunny Perekeme to succeed, adding that his doors are always open for him to come at anytime, anyday.

WSW Chairmanship Crisis: Ycom calls on Gov. Sheriff to intervene

WSW Chairmanship Crisis: Ycom calls on Gov. Sheriff to intervene 

.....warn ljaw, ltsekiri desperate, selfish politicians against looming crisis 

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ The National Coordinator of the lndependent Grassroot Liberators, IGL, a human rights/political pressure group in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Company Yerinbowei Felix, popularly known as Ycom has issued a stern warning to some ljaw and ltsekiri self centered  leaders he reffers to as desperate politicians and war mongers to as a matter of public importance desist from brewing another round of ethnic crisis in Warri over their sinister moves to sublet the Council Chairmanship position to the ltsekiris again having them produced the council Chairman in the last six years.

Hon Company noted that the peace enjoyed in Warri and its environ was as a result of the peaceful coexistence between the ljaws and the ltsekiris, stressing that the youths will never allow themselves to be used as escape goat by those desperate politicians that are currently nursing war in Warri.

The peoples advocate reminded the general public that immediately after the Warri crisis, there was a mutual gentleman rotational agreement between the ljaws and the ltsekiris in Warri South-West to share the council Chairmanship seat among the two ethnic groups for peace, equity, fairness and justice to reign in the council.

He reiterated that according to the gentlemen arrangement, the ltsekiris just have their two terms and now it is the turn of the ljaws in Warri South-West to produce the next council Chairman. " It is very unfortunate that some forces are working behind the scene to mortgage the ljaw turn to the ltsekiris for their selfish future political ambition", he asserted.

The immediate past Councillor who well represented the people of ljansa ljelejele Ward 13 Ogbe-ljoh has called on those desperate politicians in Warri South-West to prepare for the consequences of any break down of law and order in Warri as result of who to produce the next council Chairman in the forthcoming LG elections.

Hon. Company further draw the attention of the tireless, hardworking and peace loving executive governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori to know that some criminal elements are trying to cause crisis between the ljaws and the ltsekiris in order to disturb his government, adding that His Excellency should quickly intervene on the matter so as to avert any perceived preventable crisis in Warri.

Late Pastor (Mrs) Jane Ukori for Burial April 27, in Burutu

Late Pastor (Mrs) Jane  Ukori for Burial April 27, in Burutu 

The families of the late Pastor (Mrs.) Jane Jemima Jude Ukori (Nee Orubebe) have announced the funeral order of their beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister and aunt. 

According to the burial committee chairman Engr. Pius Ominije, late pastor Mrs Jane Ukori will be buried on  Saturday April 27, 2024 in her home town, Ogbogbagbene community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

The families further announced that on Thursday April 25, 2024, her service of songs would be held at her husband's residence, No. 7 Egbeide Lane, Poposi Close, off Oil Field Road, Warri, Delta State, at 3pm.

More details coming.....

Ngbilebiri Kingdom fixed August 12-18 to bury late Bigborogha ll in Delta

Ngbilebiri Kingdom fixed August 12-18 to bury late Bigborogha ll in Delta

....... Sets up burial planning committee 

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ There was a wild jubilation in Kiagbodo Community, headquarters of Ngbilebiri Mein-Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State as the various autonomous Communities as well as royal families that made up the kingdom met to announce date for the final burial rites of their departed King, HRM. Late King Samuel Hitler Perekeme (JP), Bigborogha ll, Pere of Ngbilebiri Mein-Kingdom.

This is coming after seven years the reverend traditional ruler joined his ancestors in 2017, putting to rest the various controversies following the demise of Pere Bigborogha ll.

According to the resolutions reached at the end of the general meeting held on the 9th April, 2024 at Ngbile Hall in Kiagbodo, the one week burial programme is scheduled for August 12th-18th, 2024. 

This was immediately followed by setting up of burial committee chaired by Pastor Dode while Mieyeseigha Okpe, Chairman Ayakoromo community as Secretary.

Some of the autonomous Communities and royal families present at the meeting include; the host Kiagbodo, Bikorogha, Ayakoromo, Oyangbene, Akparemogbene, Bigborogha royal family, Kakah royal family among others.

The historic meeting was graced by some notable sons and daughters of Ngbilebiri Mein-Kingdom, including the immediate past Secretary Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Hon. Chief. Godwin Masah, the Peretunteri-Owei of Ngbilebiri Mein-Kingdom, Dr. Ahmed Saibakumo, Engr. Henry Yeigagha, Princess (Chief). Beauty Perekeme, Prince Christopher Perekeme, Hon. Joe Sojaowei among many others too numerous to mention.

More Burutu leaders expresses confidence on Sunny chairmanship ambition

More Burutu leaders expresses confidence on Sunny chairmanship ambition

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ The atmosphere to serve the good people of Burutu as the next council Chairman becomes more favourable to Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme as more Burutu PDP leaders expressed confidence on his chairmanship ambition.

This time is coming from the immediate past Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. Prince. Emmanuel Amgbaduba, the Chairman PDP Delta South Senatorial District, Chief (Dr.) Julius Takeme and the former Chairman PDP Burutu Local Government, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren as they give credit in Prince Sunny Perekeme's undisputable capacity to serve Burutu people well when given the opportunity.

The leaders gave their credence to Prince Sunny Perekeme on Tuesday in Warri as he paid them consultation visit.

Speaking during the visit, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba described Perekeme as a very humble and honest person who had perfectly served many leaders in Burutu Local Government Area, especially Hon. Asupa Forteta, Hon. Frank Ekioemi Zoukumor, Hon. Godknows Angele, Chief. Combolous lkisa, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren and Chief. Julius Takeme who has testified about his integrity and respectful attributes to constituted authority whenever responsibility is given to him.

Prince Amgbaduba asserted that Sunny Perekeme having served the above mentioned leaders without blame, he is tested and trusted, hence he will do better when given the opportunity to serve as Burutu Council Chairman.

In his remark, the former Chairman PDP Burutu Local Government, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren confirmed that Sunny Perekeme is trustworthy and dedicated person who respect elders, adding that his past working experience in the public sector and the party is a great advantage for him to serve better as council Chairman.

While the current Chairman PDP Delta South, Chief (Dr). Julius Takeme acknowledge that Prince Sunny Perekeme has served both the umbrella party PDP and the Local Government diligently, adding that couple with his humility and honest background, he can do well when given higher responsibility.

He noted that Sunny is very obedient to party leadership, while urging him to reach out to more leaders in Burutu as possible.

However, Hon. Sunny Perekeme has reaffirmed his desire to operate all inclusive government whereby critical stakeholders, especially the leadership in Burutu, traditional rulers, the clergy, women groups and youth bodies would be consulted to seek their opinion before any important decision of public interest could be taken to move the council forward.

He pledge to be transparent, honest and accountable to the good people Burutu, adding that he knows the basic needs of the council and will address them one after the other holistically.

Meanwhile, the man Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme is a household name in Burutu politics, tested and trusted with proven integrity of practical working experience in the public administrative business.

He was first appointed in 2003 as Transition Committee Member/Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources under Hon. Asupa Forteta led council Chairman. In 2008, he was reappointed as Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources by Hon. Frank Ekioemi Zuokumo led council Chairman. 

In 2018, he was appointed as Secretary to Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele led council Chairman.

In 2021, he was reappointed as Secretary Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele, where he humbly and faithfully served both Angele and Combolous lkisa. 

He was also appointed as head of Administration of the PDP election management committee in Burutu Local Government Area during 2023 general elections.

And he was recently appointed as Secretary 2024 Burutu North Constituency Delta State House of Assembly Re-run election management committee that was ably chaired by Chief. (Dr.) Julius Takeme in Burutu Local Government Area.

It is on record that Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme is the first man to bagged the Meritorious Award as the most humble and honest Council Secretary in the history of Burutu Local Government Council.

Among those in the campaign team of Prince Sunny Perekeme include; Mr. Funpere Numupeide, DG Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme campaign organization, Hon. Asiayei Eregu, woman leader Maureen Bolo and many others.

IPF Condoles with Amb. Jude Ukori over Wife's Sudden Demise

IPF Condoles with Amb. Jude Ukori over Wife's Sudden Demise

Warri _____ The Ijaw Publishers' Forum, IPF, has  expressed its deepest condolences to Amb. Jude Ukori and his family over the unexpected death of their beloved wife, Pastor Mrs Jane Ukori. 

The group delegation which was led by its national president Comrade Ozobo Austin said the death was very unfortunate and a monumental loss to the IPF and  Ijaw nation at large.

According to the family stated that Mrs Ukori passed on after a brief illness and a prompt medical attention at Lilly Hospital and UBTH, Benin.

While signing the condolence register, Ozobo said Mrs Ukori was a woman of valor and a leading light.

IPF, prayed for God's fortitude upon Amb. Ukori and his family to bear the irreparable loss of their beloved wife.

The forum noted that the legacy of late Mrs Ukori would be forever remembered as they prayed her gentle soul to rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Ogbe-ljoh is over due for Higher Institution, Ycom Appeals to Sen JOT

Ogbe-ljoh is over due for Higher Institution, Ycom Appeals to Sen JOT

Francis Tayor 

Warri _______ Education is key and the bedrock of society development when government build human resource development centers across the nation. Through education, the negative mindset of the idol youths would be positively transformed gear towards building a peaceful and progressive society.

It is on that note, the peoples advocate and the National Coordinator of the formidable lndependent Grassroot Liberation (lGL), Hon. Company Yerinbowei Felix has make a passionate appeal to the distinguished senator representing the good people of Delta South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen. Joel Onowakpo Thomas, to use his exalted office to influence Higher Institution to Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom, the headquarters of Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

Hon. Company stressed that as peace gradually restored to Ogbe-ljoh, there is urgent need to educate the youths in order to channel their mindsets from crisis towards development and peaceful coexistence. And to achieve that, a higher learning ground is needed to engage the youths positively as builders of a nation.

He stated that Ogbe-ljoh has the capacity to host higher institution of any type be it University, Federal or State Polytechnic, NCE etc in terms of availability of land space, presence of key infrastructures like road network, light, general hospital, police station, Court, drinkable water among others to provide enabling environment for the kick start of the proposed higher institution.

The immediate past Councillor of ljansa/ljelejele Ogbe-ljoh Ward 13 asserted that Ogbe-ljoh people are peace loving as against negative sensational reports by some quarters of the media as result of the land boundary dispute between them and their neighbouring community Aladja in Udu.

Hon. Company reassured senator Onowakpo Thomas of their unalloyed support, adding that his stay in office will experience unprecedented progress and development to the people he represents because they believed in his capacity to deliver the dividends of Democracy, that is why he was voted into office by the people.

Ozobo makes case for King Pereama, appeals to fans to respect his office as Numupere ll of lzon-lbe

Ozobo makes case for King Pereama, appeals to fans to respect his office as Numupere ll of lzon-lbe

Warri _____ Concerned stakeholders in Ijaw nation have appealed to fans and well-wishers not to pressure the Ijaw Numupere-II, King Pereama Freetown to come to stage to perform in every public function he may wished to attend, especially when he was not engaged for stage display.

Corroborating this position, the president of the Ijaw Publishers' Forum, Comrade Ozobo Austin, in an interview with newsmen on Friday expressed mixed feelings over how some fans and friends disdainfully pressured the Music King to come to stage to perform in public functions where he was not hired on such purpose.

Speaking against the backdrop of the music king being pressured to perform at all public functions, Ozobo said the trend is worrisome, stating further that being a king he can honour any public invitation to grace any public event and that doesn't mean he would be performing on stage in every of such events.

The IPF president appealed to Ijaw nation, fans and well-wishers to take it easy with the music King and show some respect to him, and not to pressure him to perform on stage when he is not fully engaged on such purpose.

"As a king, it is not fair for people to pressure him to go or come to stage, asking him to come and sing one or two songs in every time he appears in public functions where he is not bill to perform.

"Please we should show some respect for him, dragging him to go to stage in a casual manner show no respect in most times. His fans and well-wishers, including others should stop it because that is not a sign of respect at all.

"I believe, he is honouring public invitation because of his position in Ijaw nation but that doesn't mean he will perform in every of such functions. It is more honourable to perform only when he is invited on such purposes. 

"Being Ijaw music king, I don't expect people to be pushing him every event he attend to go and perform. Pushing him to perform in every public functions even when he is not hired to perform does not portray him in a good light as a king. 

"So, it is my humble appeal to his fans, love ones, well-wishers and leaders to bear with him henceforth. Don't pick offence in case he turns down such appeals", Ozobo added.

Sunny consults Pondi, Clark, Evah, Ekpese ahead Burutu council poll

Sunny consults Pondi, Clark, Evah, Ekpese ahead Burutu council poll

Francis Tayor

Warri _______ ln his desire to serve the good people of Burutu Local Government Area, the immediate past Secretary of the Council, Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme and his campaign team has move his consultation visit to the distinguished member representing Burutu Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, former member Delta State Civil Service Commission and Secretary Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief. James Nieketein, former Chairman Burutu Marine Polytechnic Governing Council, Barr Alhaji Isa Clark, former women leader PDP Delta State, Hon Mrs. Georgina Evah and Hon Barr. BD Ekpese in order to seek for advice and support ahead of the forthcoming Council polls.

Speaking at the visit on Thursday in Warri, the former Council Secretary  passionately appeal for the support of the  influential Burutu PDP leaders, noting that he is coming to operate an open door policy, transparency as well as prudent management of the council monthly federal allocation for the general benefit of Burutu people when elected as the next council Chairman.

Prince Sunny stressed that Burutu is blessed with abundance natural resources (Oil and Gas) and it needs a pragmatic, intelligent and principled person with practical working experience and foresight to transform the council infrastructurally and otherwise.

He noted that with his wealth of experience as former two times councillor as well as Secretary to the Local Government, he has the required qualification to adequately address the challenges facing Burutu people.

He assured the leaders and the good people of Burutu that he is coming to operate all inclusive government whereby the people and the leadership would be consistently consulted before any critical decision shall be taken. He further remarked that youths and women empowerment, adequate health care service provision and education tops his agenda when he emerge as the next council Chairman.

Meanwhile, in their various responses, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi described the visit of Sunny Perekeme as a rare privileged and honour to him that will not be taken for granted, stressing that Sunny has the capacity with amazing working experience to serve Burutu Local Government Council as Chairman.

He reiterated that Hon. Sunny Perekeme has a clean track record as former two times councillor as well as Secretary to the Local Government, noting that his candidature is a good one. 

Pondi however, urged him to reach out to other leaders across Burutu, adding that he has his prayers and blessings to actualize his ambition.

While Chief. James Nieketein, Barr. Isa Clark, Mrs. Georgina Evah and Barr. BD Ekpese eulogizes and admires Prince Sunny Perekeme's amazing working experience, adding that his humility, integrity and respectful character in public service over the years has made him stand tall ahead of his fellow contestants.

Climax of the visit was offer of prayers to the incoming Chairman Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme by the various Burutu PDP leaders.

Among the entourage of the Sunny Perekeme campaign organization include the Director General (DG), Mr. Funpere Numupeide, Hon. Asiayei Eregu, woman leader Maureen Bolo, Gold Sologidi, Desmond Edumogiren and others.

LG Polls: Burutu Stakeholders warn PDP against imposition of candidate

LG Polls: Burutu Stakeholders warn PDP against imposition of candidate 

Warri ____ The Burutu LGA concerned stakeholders for good governance has warned the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, and the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori  against the imposition of unpopular candidate to the detriment of the peoples will in the forthcoming Local Government elections.

This was contained in a statement issued after a crucial meeting held in Warri on Tuesday, the stakeholders, frowned at the surreptitious move by some political elements to subvert the will of the people and make mockery of the key institution of democracy.

In a communique signed by Chief Amala Gbogi, the stakeholders under the aegis of Burutu Local Government Area Concerned Stakeholders for Good Governance, vowed to resist any unpopular decision that will be a setback to their quest for rapid socio-economic development.

The communique read "History they say is replete with examples and it reminds us of how similar happenings in the past have helped shaped many political associations and political parties. The PDP as a political party is built on the tenets of justice and fair play and that is why it is today recognised as the best and biggest political institution in Africa. 

"Any deviation from this ethically oriented or ideological posture for this great party through acts of deliberate omission or commission to hijack the Local Government Council election would lead to a great calamity that would lead to the destabilization and anarchy in our Local Local Government. 

"We decided to come public because the bird cried in the night and the baby died the next morning. It has come to our attention the plot by some persons and the leaders in  Burutu Local Government Area, to handpick and impose a candidate to the Burutu populace  for the forthcoming Local Government Council Election. 

"There is evidence on the ground and it is no longer in the realm of a rumour that there is gang up by some highly respected leader in Burutu LGA to cause chaos for selfish reasons and  they should be called to order. 

"We would not allow anybody no matter how highly placed to think he can preside over the death of our Local  Government which has become a memento for our struggle for genuine democracy and developments in all its ramifications.

"We therefore wish to raise the alarm over what is happening clandestinely, and which has now become something in the public domain because even the walls have ears. We plead with all leaders to use their good reputation to nip it in the bud. 

"This is because the Local  Government election is at hand and as party men and stakeholders, we think we should not be engaged in anything that would bring our Local Government to disrepute as its consequences politically, economically, socially and culturally would be too grave for us as a Local  Government. 

"Burutu people are now more politically sophisticated and they must be allowed through a credible process to recruit their leaders as this is what differentiates us from the other political parties. The signs on the horizon seems not to be palatable."

The group urged all stakeholders and leaders in the area to provide a level playing ground for all qualified and competent aspirants vying for the Council Chairmanship. 

They also called on all youths, women and stakeholders to add their voices to the echoes of the true tenets of democracy hallmarking  the yearning of all peace-loving and morally stable people ahead of the election. 

They said: "A single person in Burutu Local Government cannot and will never decide for the entire Burutu Local Government populace. We have seen the past records of LGA Chairmen in our Local Government, it is only Rt. Hon. Godsknow Angele that ruled second term because of his extreme performance as a Council Chairman. Any attempt by any leader to make reference to Angele case to cause confusion and chaos in Burutu Local will be unacceptable. 

"Rt. Hon.Godsknow Angele performed excellently as a Council Chairman in terms of infrastructural development, security, socio-economic development, human empowerment, inclusive governance, accessibility and prudent management of available resources to address developmental issues. We need only Angele Godsknow replica to take the mantle of leadership in the forthcoming Burutu Local Government Council election. 

"We need someone that can consolidate Hon. Godsknow Angele developmental strides so that Burutu Local Government populace will continue to enjoy democratic dividends in all ramifications. Someone that will stay in Burutu from Monday to Friday for official duties as Council chairman. We need a Council chairman that will be accessible, peace-loving and people friendly and can always put smiles on the faces of the less privileged and others. 

"As many political gladiators continue to show interest across the Local Government to contest the 2024 Burutu Local Government Council Chairmanship election, we only need a proactive, productive and progressive politician in Burutu Local Government that is capable of promoting youths and women  employment and empowerment as Rt. Hon. Godsknow Angele did. 

"It is also important that, we should only allow financial independent, already economically established personality to mount the Burutu LGA Chairmanship. Someone that is capable enough to use his personal resources to address challenges when the need arises.

"As we are preparing for the 2024 Burutu Local Government Council election, we must carefully and diligently work out a Council Chairman with the temperament and skills to pilot the ship of our Local Government in an inclusive and results-oriented manner.

"We call on all current Burutu LGA political appointees in Governor  Sheriff Oborevwore's administration to use their offices  to lobby and attract development to Burutu Local Government. 

"We are appealing to our national leaders to play an advisory role rather than imposing their political sons and loyalists on the Burutu LGA populace. We must know that, politics has grown beyond imposing candidate out of the people's choice in Burutu LGA. 

"It is also on record that, from the creation of Burutu Local Government in 1976, ward 11, an oil producing area that  greatly contribute to economic  growth of Burutu Local Government, Delta State and Nigeria have not tasted the Council Chairmanship office. For equity, fairness and justice sake, we are appealing and calling all political leaders and stakeholders in Burutu Local Government to consider ward 11 for the Burutu  LGA Chairmanship in the forthcoming Council election. 

"We also admonish all current Burutu LGA political appointees in Governor  Sheriff Oborevwore administration to remain focus, dedicated and committed to their official and primary assignment  in supporting Governor Sheriff Oborevwore's MORE Agenda rather nurturing ambition to join the Burutu  LGA Chairmanship race."

Sunny gets support from Asupa, Kurugbe,Tuedon for Burutu Council Chairman

Sunny gets support from Asupa, Kurugbe,Tuedon for Burutu Council Chairman 

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme, the immediate past Secretary Burutu Local Government Council and a frontline aspirant in the forthcoming Local Government elections has gained more support and acholade from leaders in Burutu as Hon. Asupa Forteta, the immediate past member Delta State House of Assembly Burutu Constituency l, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, former third member SUBEB Delta State and Hon. Richard Tuedon, former member Delta State Civil Service Commission expressed confidence in him to serve the good people of Burutu when given the mandate as the next council Chairman.

The leaders gave their consent to Prince Sunny Perekeme on Tuesday in Warri as he paid them consultation visit.

Speaking during the consultation visit, Hon. Asupa Forteta, who was  former Boss to Sunny described him as a serious minded person who has the capacity to address the challenges of Burutu people.

Asupa said Prince Sunny Perekeme served well as Supervisory Councillor for Agric and Natural Resources under his administration as Council Chairman in 2008, adding that he will do better when given the opportunity to serve as Burutu Council Chairman.

In another related development, Hon. Paul Kurugbe asserted that Prince Sunny Perekeme is a grassroot oriented politician with humility and honest in whatever responsibility assign to him.

Kurugbe further remarked that Sunny is also accessable, result oriented and phone friendly, adding that his style of leadership is rare among the present day crop of leaders in the country.

While the former Delta State Organizing Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Richard Tuedon emphasized that Prince Sunny Perekeme has served both the umbrella party PDP and the Local Government diligently and faithfully, stressing that he has the experience to contest for the office of the Chairman Burutu Local Government Council.

He noted that Sunny is very obedient to party leadership, while urging him to put his trust in God, adding that it is God that gives power and leadership position to whom He is well pleased. 

However, Hon. Sunny Perekeme has reaffirmed his desire to operate all inclusive government whereby critical stakeholders, especially the leadership in Burutu, traditional rulers, the clergy, women groups and youth bodies would be consulted to seek their opinion before any important decision of public interest could be taken to move the council forward.

He pledge to be transparent, honest and accountable to the good people Burutu, adding that he knows the basic needs of the council and will address them one after the other holistically.

Meanwhile, the man Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme is a household name in Burutu politics, tested and trusted with proven integrity of practical working experience in the public administrative business.

He was first appointed in 2003 as Transition Committee Member/Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources under Hon. Asupa Forteta led council Chairman. In 2008, he was reappointed as Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources by Hon. Frank Ekioemi Zuokumo led council Chairman. 

In 2018, he was appointed as Secretary to Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele led council Chairman.

In 2021, he was reappointed as Secretary Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele, where he humbly and faithfully served both Angele and Combolous lkisa. 

He was also appointed as head of Administration of the PDP election management committee in Burutu Local Government Area during 2023 general elections.

And he was recently appointed as Secretary 2024 Burutu North Constituency Delta State House of Assembly Re-run election management committee that was ably chaired by Chief. (Dr.) Julius Takeme in Burutu Local Government Area.

It is on record that Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme is the first man to bagged the Meritorious Award as the most humble and honest Council Secretary in the history of Burutu Local Government Council.

Among those in the campaign team of Prince Sunny Perekeme include; Mr. Funpere Numupeide, DG Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme campaign organization, Hon. Asiayei Eregu, woman leader Maureen Bolo and many others.

Hon. Company celebrates Delta Speaker Guwor at 44, wishes him God's Wisdom to Serve Deltans Well

Hon. Company celebrates Delta Speaker Guwor at 44, wishes him God's Wisdom to Serve Deltans Well 

Francis Tayor

Warri _______ The immediate past Councillor of ljansa/ljelejele Ward 13 Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Felix Yerinbowei Company, popularly known as Ycom has felicited and congratulates the honourable Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Guwor Emomotimi Dennis on the auspicious occasion of his 44 years birth anniversary.

In a statement released on Monday at Ogbe-ljoh, the headquarters of Warri South-West Local Government Council, Hon Felix eulogizes the impactful servant leadership style of Mr Speaker, stressing that he is a wonderful breed and one of the best brain Delta State has produced as speaker.

Hon. Company further appreciated Mr Speaker for his prompt attention given to issues of public importance, especially his recent approach through the mandate of the state governor, His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to broker peace between Aladja and Ogbe-ljoh Communities land dispute boundary adjustment.

He however, pray God to grant Mr Speaker good health, longlife and prosperity, wisdom and understanding to serve the interest of all Deltans.

Once again, happy birthday Mr Speaker, wishing you many happy returns, congratulations, the statement added.