I’ll take back Nigeria from 16 years of PDP’s mystery, poverty: Tinubu boasted.

I’ll take back Nigeria from 16 years of PDP’s mystery, poverty: Tinubu boasted

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Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, has said he will take back Nigeria from the Peoples Democratic Party.

Mr Tinubu, during his acceptance remarks at Eagle Square on Wednesday, said the PDP caused mystery and poverty when it was in power.

 

Mr Tinubu’s party has been in power since 2015 when Muhammadu Buhari won election. He was reelected in 2019 and will complete his second four-year term in May 2023.

Although the PDP had powers for 16 years from 1999 to 2015, Nigerians have said the current poverty and deprivation currently ravaging the country should be blamed on the APC.

“The cat that lied down quietly is not a pretence of death but the breathing of energy to devour its enemy,” We will run. We will do it. We will take the poverty development party, called the PDP, 16 years of mystery, 16 years of failure, 16 years of forgetting about our children’s future,” Mr Tinubu said. “We will bring back our country and build the best nation for our children.”

 

Mr Buhari spent his early years in government blaming the PDP, which caused repeatedly a war of words between the opposition party and pro-government spokespeople.

Mr Tinubu’s comment indicated that he would be running against the opposition rather than his party’s record.

2023: Jonathan Congratulate Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Kachikwu, others

2023: Jonathan Congratulate Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Kachikwu, others

                  

                      

I congratulate the winners of the various primaries across the political spectrum, particularly Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who has won the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and  the flagbearers of other parties that have also concluded their primaries.

They include Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Malik Ado-Ibrahim, Young Progressives Party (YPP), Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dumebi Kachikwu, African Democratic Congress (ADC) as well as Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP.

Your emergence as the flagbearers of your parties after submitting yourselves to rigorous selection and election processes demonstrates your belief and interest in the progress of our nation.

I consider you are all aspiring to be elected as the leader of the country because you are democrats who believe, like the rest of us, that Nigeria is our common heritage which we should all strive to protect, prosper and preserve for the future generation.

As you progress towards the electioneering campaigns, it is important that the issues confronting the country and credible solutions take centre stage.

I urge you to conduct your campaigns in a manner devoid of acrimony, divisiveness and treachery so that at the end of the day Nigeria will win, democracy will triumph and humanity will be better for it.

As I have always said, no ambition is worth the life of another. As candidates, you must eschew violence and acts that will encourage any form of bloodletting or exacerbate the national fault lines. We live in a season of unprecedented violence and all political leaders have a responsibility to de-escalate the tension in the country. The candidates by conduct and language must prioritise non-violence and peaceful coexistence.

I also salute the sportsmanship displayed by other aspirants who have continued to lend their weight to the democratic process, despite the fact that they did not emerge victorious in their various party primaries.

I urge all stakeholders to place national interest above personal interest. We must commit to upholding virtues that will sustain  our democracy and advance the cause of good governance, peace and sustainable development.

Nigeria is at a critical junction in its march to nationhood as it grapples with security and economic challenges. The 2023 elections present an opportunity to renew our union, rebuild the dreams of our founding fathers and revitalise our economy.  

The importance of this election imposes on the election managers and security agencies a historic burden to continue deepening the reforms of our electoral system. A transparent election will go a long way to increase the confidence of Nigerians in our democracy and restore trust in our public institutions.

We can attain our national aspirations of unity, peace, and progress through the instrumentality of a functional and effective democracy.

 

I urge all leaders, especially politicians, to prioritize the peace and stability of our nation as we commence the activities of 2023 elections. 

To the good citizens of our beloved country, I charge you all, particularly the youth, to make honest and patriotic choices that will guarantee us the hope that we desire for ourselves and our nation.

- GEJ

Delta Guber: Wahala As Court Bars PDP, INEC from Accepting Sheriff as Flag Bearer

Delta Guber: Wahala As Court Bars PDP, INEC from Accepting Sheriff as Flag Bearer

Abuja_____ A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party in the interim from forwarding the name of Mr Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orhowedor to the Independent National Electoral Commission, as well as the INEC from receiving his name and acting in any manner recognising him as the flag bearer of the PDP for the Delta 2023 Governorship elections.

The court also restrained Oborevwori from parading himself as the candidate of the PDP for the Delta 2023 Governorship election.

The orders emerged from an Exparte Motion in suit  number FHC/ABJ/CS/715/2022 filed by Moses Ogege and Timinepere Ogobiri of Patani LGA Ward 8 before His Lordship, Hon Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division on May 31, with the Peoples Democratic Party, the Independent National Electoral Commission and Francis Oborevwori as 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants, respectively.

After listening to Ibrahim Idris SAN, JD Jefia, Osita Alele and Sarafadeen Salimo for the plaintiffs, the court found that there were sufficient grounds to grant the interim injunction sought. 

Accordingly, the court ordered the defendants to enter a defence within seven days of service to show cause why the reliefs sought by the plaintiffs should not be granted.

It also ordered the defendants not to do anything along the line of presenting or accepting Mr Oborevwori as the Delta PDP Governorship flag bearer nor Mr Oborevwori acting in such manner until the final determination of the matter by the court.

While the court also granted the plaintiff's prayers for accelerated hearing, the next date has been fixed for June 9.

22 year old Boubini Emerges best graduating Medical Student, admitted to Harvard University on Scholarship

"22 year old Boubini Emerges best graduating Medical Student, admitted to Harvard University on 

Scholarship 

Boubini Miyensinte Jones-Wonni was born in Ido-ani, a town in Ondo state , Nigeria,  on the 23rd of October 1999 to the family of Dr and Mrs Jones-Wonni. She hails from Arogbo Ese- Odo local government area of Ondo State.

She started her primary education in Banky’s Private school Apo Abuja.Due to a sterling performance in primary school, she was encouraged to sit for the  common entrance examinations from Primary three ( 3)  which she passed in flying colours and proceeded to Word of Faith Group of Schools in Area 1 Abuja . While in High school, she continued on the path of hard-work and diligence . As such,  she was  made  the library  Prefect , was awarded a full tuition fee waiver in her final year by the management of the school and  subsequently graduated as  best graduating student and valedictorian for the graduating class  of 2014 at the age of  Fourteen (14) in the year 2014. 

Upon performing excellently in a test conducted, she became a beneficiary of the Special Education Scholarship programme for Niger Delta Students. An initiative of the   Presidential Amnesty Programme under the leadership of Hon Kingsley K. Kuku and was sent to the USA to study  Medicine and Surgery. This required her to first complete a first degree in a relevant discipline prior to medical school . Thus she was admitted in Miles College Alabama, U.S.A to obtain a degree in biological sciences. She was able to achieve this in a record three(3)  years  as opposed to the conventional four (4)  years of study .While in Miles she was the secretary of finance of the Student Government Association ( SGA)  , an equivalent of the Student Union Government in tertiary institutions here in Nigeria . She was also a member of Honors groups for distinction students, such as the Beta Kappa Chi Scientific honors society. At the completion of her studies in 2018  , she was adjudged  the  best graduating student in the  Department of Natural science and Mathematics with a grade point average of 4.0/4.0 and  a Co- Valedictorian of the graduating students at the age of  Eighteen (18).   

Boubini  wrote the Medical College Admissions Test ( MCAT) , a pre-requisite test for admission into medical school  and scored in the 91st percentile, this means that her  score was  in the top 9% of  all the students who took the examination  in the United states of America at the time, and consequently received an invitation to the  Howard University Medical School ,in Washington DC to study Medicine in 2018 .Notable Alumni from this  prestigious University include the Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris and   the late actor Chadwick Boseman.With this , she became the first  Miles’ student beneficiary of a partnership agreement between Miles College and Howard Medical School which provides the opportunity  for top STEM scholars from Miles College to apply to Howard Medical School. 

She continued in her winning ways upon commencing medical school and  was honored to have been awarded numerous scholarships through the school for financial need and academic achievement, namely the Rana Family scholarship, the E. & M. Prioleau Endowed scholarship . She also received the Student of the Year award for her  work with the Anesthesia and Critical Care Interest Group.  She was  placed in the top 10% of her  class at the end of the first year. These accolades  further  spurred her  in the second  year of medical school during which she  received the Dr. Josephus C. and Nellie C. Carr Foundation award  for academic achievement. By the end of the 2nd year,  she was named the second  in her  class.

By year 3,  she was  inducted into the Gamma chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor medical society, an honor that was provided to only three (3) other students at the time. She  also received the Auxiliary to the Medico-Chirurgical Society of the District of Columbia Scholarship to worthy medical students and the Dr. Louise Maxienne Dargans Fleming Award to a student with academic promise. 

By year 4, she was number one  in the  class, was nominated by her  classmates as a member of  the Gold Humanism Honor Society as someone who serves as an exemplars in compassionate patient care. 

She eventually graduated on the 6th of May 2022 as the best graduating student  in the Howard University Medical School class of 2022, at the age of twenty 22 , and the youngest in the class. She is also one among the only two members  of the class admitted  to the prestigious HARVARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL   , for residency( Post-graduate )  training  in Internal Medicine . 

Below is a summary of her  awards/ honors 

The Sterling Lloyd Prize in Clinical Medicine -Awarded to the graduating student who has the highest-grade average in required junior and senior clinical clerkship courses of the medical curriculum

2. Howard University Medical Alumni Association Alumni Award - awarded to the student who has attained the highest scholastic average in his/her class

3. Michael Oliver Dumas Prize- Awarded to the student with highest cumulative academic average in his/her class

4. The O. Anthony Ogundipe, M.D. Endowed Academic Achievement Award - Awarded to the senior student with the highest scholastic achievement in the graduating class

5. Dr. M. Wharton Young Prize - Awarded to the senior medical student  who has achieved the highest average of scholastic distinction

6. Merck Manual Awards- Awarded to the students who have achieved the highest scholastic recorded during their years of medical study

7. Department of Medicine

    (I) Dr. W. Lester Henry, Jr. Award - Awarded to the most outstanding performance in Medicine

    (ii) Dr. John L. Townsend Award - Awarded for the highest score on the National Board of Medical Examiners Subject Examination in Medicine 

8. Second Highest Clerkship Grade in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Award for the Highest Score on the National Board of Medical Examiners Subject Examination in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

The above were given on the graduation day. Others include  ;   

 Member,Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society |Gamma Chapter, Howard University College of Medicine May 2021 ¨ 

Recipient of the Auxiliary to the Medico-Chirurgical Society of the District of Columbia Scholarship |Howard University College of Medicine |November 2020 ¨

 Recipient of Academic Achievement Award for ranking 2nd in the class |Howard University College of Medicine | November 2020 ¨ 

Recipient of Dr. Josephus C. and Nellie C. Carr Merit Achievement Scholarship |Howard University College of Medicine | March 2020 ¨ 

Recipient of Rana Family Scholarship |Howard University College of Medicine | November 2019 ¨ 

Anesthesiology and Critical Care Interest Society Student of the Year Award |Howard University College of Medicine | April 2019 ¨ 

Co-Valedictorian |Miles College | May 2018 ¨ 

Best Graduating Student in the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics |Miles College | May 2018 ¨ 

National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAHP) Conference Debate Team |1st and 2nd place | Oct 2016; Oct. 2015 ¨ 

Member  of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honors Society | April 2017 ¨

 Recipient of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Birmingham Alumnae Chapter scholarship | May 2017 ¨

 Recipient of Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta special scholarship | Jan 2015 - present

Best Graduating Student and class Valedictorian , Word of Faith Group of schools , Abuja   2014 .

SHE IS A PRIDE TO  HER FAMILY , THE IJAW LAND , ONDO STATE, NIGER DELTA , NIGERIA  AND AFRICA AT LARGE."

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Kofee Salutes Sympathizers as Takeme, Angele Hijacked Canopy Dropping Ceremony

Kofee Salutes Sympathizers as Takeme, Angele Hijacked Canopy Dropping Ceremony

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor of Delta State on lnvestment, Hon. Kofee Amasuomo, has expressed gratitude to those who took their time, money and body to sympathize with him and family on the occasion of his father's demise.

The Senior Special Assistant made the remark on Friday 3rd June, 2022 during the canopy dropping ceremony of his late father at his residence in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, noted that he was overwhelmed by the massive turn up and show of love by friends, political associates and well wishers despite the short notice.

He particularly appreciated Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele, Chairman Burutu LGA, Chief. Dr. Julius Takeme, Chairman PDP Delta South Senatorial District, Hon. Asupa Forteta, member representing Burutu North in Delta State House of Assembly, Engr. Cletus Akari, Capt. lsaac Seide, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Princess Perekeme, Chief. Mitin Tamaraumieyefa, Combolus Ikisa, Vice Chairman Burutu LGA, Hon. Sunny Perekeme, Secretary Burutu LGA, Barr. Oweilaemi Pereotubo-former President lYC, Dr. Ahmed Saibakumo, Ekanpou Enewaridideke, Desmond Edumogiren, Timi Yanky, Bead Agbegha, Bibor Amatelemo, the press, Congress Newspaper, Niger Delta Mirror Ndm, the Liberator, the People's Voice, Gbaramatu Voice, Ayakoromo Community, Ndoro Community amongst others too numerous to mention, stressing that God will bless them in a millions fold for their show of love.

Meanwhile, there was a spectacular moment at the event as Chief. Dr. Julius Takeme, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele and Combolus Ikisa tactically hijacked the occasion as they majestically stepped out from their seats in a dance challenge to the melodious tunes of Best May JFred to rain nairas on the bereaved, Hon. Kofee Amasuomo and his lovely wife to the amazement of others at the occasion.

It was like a dancing spirit fell on Julius Takeme from above as the performing talented ljaw owigiri highlife musician, Best May consistently hallow his traditional titles Okaso and Olotu to attract his attention in order to rain nairas on him. 

However, Kofee said final burial rites of his late father, the Ayakoromo born patriotic leader and elder statesman, late. Pa Patrick Monde Amasuomo would be disclosed to the public via this medium, the statement added.

Delta South: NNPP Candidate, NYCN Launched Voters Awareness Campaign in Warri

Delta South: NNPP Candidate Nesiama, NYCN Launched Voters Awareness Campaign in Warri

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ ln his bid to provide effective representation to the good people of Delta South Senatorial District at the red chambers in the National Assembly, the candidate of the New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP), Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd) has teamed up with the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State to launch a Voters Enlightenment Campaign in LGA in order to sensitize eligible voters on the need to have their PVCs ahead 2023.

According to the Chairman National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Warri South LGA Chapter, Comr. Henry Efetobor, said the major reason for the enlightenment campaign exercise was to educate the grassroots on the importance and need for the electorates to register with INEC in order to have their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) ahead 2023 general elections.

Addressing traders and market women at Essi Layout Ward 9 in Warri South LGA, Comr. Efetobor made them to understand that to make positive change in leadership, first the electorates (eligible voters) must register with INEC to collect their PVCs, stressing that the PVC is their right, civic responsibility and weapon to elect credible servant leaders to represent them in government.

He noted that without the PVCs, they cannot vote in good leaders to serve their common interest, adding that the PVC is their power to effect positive change of leadership in the society. He therefore, encourage them to register with INEC so as to collect their PVCs ahead the forthcoming 2023 general elections, saying that this is the only way for them to participate fully in the decision making process by electing capable persons to represent them, Efetobor stated.

Meanwhile, it will interest the general public to note that the exercise was powered by the Hope Restoration Movement (HRM) in order to awaken the market women and other eligible voters to get their voters cards before 2023 elections. The Hope Restoration Movement has not hidden its admiration for the NNPP candidate for Delta South Senatorial District, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd) who has the mission to restore the people's hope for a better tomorrow. 

The exercise was Tagged: ' PVC Concert Ward to Ward Enlightenment Campaign'. It featured side attractions like music entertainment, dance display, Comedy, collation of data of eligible voters for INEC registration among others.

The target is to go round all the eight Local Government Areas in the Senatorial District. The exercise will continue on Monday 6th June, to Pessu, Okumagba and other wards within Warri South LGA in Delta South Senatorial District.

Buhari Shortlist Lawan, Osibanjo Presidential Aspirants as his Successor

Buhari Shortlist Lawan, Osibanjo Presidential Aspirants as his Successor

 

Abuja_____ President Muhammadu Buhari may have shortlisted Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Ahmad Lawan as his prefered successor.

 

The President had appealed to the APC governors to allow him to pick his preferred successor ahead of the party’s presidential primaries on June 6.

Buhari made the appeal during a meeting with the governors and the National Chairman of the ruling party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday.

A Presidential source disclosed that Buhari is torn between the choice of Lawan and Osinbajo, following the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the PDP presidential candidate.

 

According to the Daily Sun, a team is looking at the pros and cons of selecting Lawan or Osinbajo, with the view to giving President Buhari informed advice for the final decision to be made on his return from Spain by Friday.

 

The presidential source said Buhari during his meeting with APC governors carefully highlighted that his choice would be someone capable of driving his visions.

He said Osinbajo has also strongly defended Buhari’s policies and projects, having played a lead role in its execution with the management of key initiatives central to the administration’s strategic imperatives.

 

The presidential source added that Lawan has also supported key legislation and helped support the President’s external borrowing policy.

 

It was learned that a lobby group would be raised in the coming days to work in the north and south, depending on who the President chooses between Osinbajo and Lawan.

The lobby group is waiting to meet with northern and southern elders in APC to solicit support for either of the two presidential aspirants.

2023 Presidency: Emeka Ihedioha Likely to Emerge PDP Atiku Running Mate

2023 Presidency: Emeka Ihedioha Likely to Emerge PDP Atiku Running Mate

 

Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar is reportedly favouring Emeka Ihedioha to emerge as his running mate.

Since Atiku emerged as the flag bearer of the main opposition party the names of Governors Ifeanyi Okowa, Nyesom Wike, Udom Emmanuel have been thrown up as those considered to be the former VP’s running mate.

But sources have now tipped the former Imo state governor, Ihedioha to be selected.

When contacted, Media aide to the former Imo state governor, AIC Akwarandu told Vanguard that Ihedioha’s name is among other names being considered .

He said, “Ihedioha is not Vice President. Atiku is yet to choose. However, his name is among those being tipped for it which he has been indifferent about.”

But a source in the PDP revealed that Ihedioha has been favoured among others to be Atiku’s running mate.

He said, “Ihedioha has a very good relationship with Atiku and Tambuwal but he mobilized for Tambuwal during the primary and we all saw what happened when Atiku needed help, Tambuwal came to his rescue.

 

“As a party, we are looking at zoning the Vice Presidency slot to the southeast given the support of the region in time past to our party. And when I look at the track records of Ihedioha, he is the best fit for the role.”

Buhari Meets with APC Governors, Seeks Support to Pick his Successor

Buhari Meets with APC Governors, Seeks their support to pick his Successor

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, TO THE PROGRESSIVE GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE CONSULTATIVE MEETING HELD AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA, ABUJA, ON TUESDAY, 31ST MAY, 2022

I am delighted to address this gathering of the Progressive Governors’ Forum as part of the consultative processes that have always strengthened the internal dynamics of our Party, the All Progressives Congress, (APC).

 

2. You will all recall that APC came to power at the center in 2015 through a cohesive machinery, notwithstanding its status as the opposition party. Similarly, in 2019, it was returned to power under my leadership, because of the dividends of democracy delivered to Nigerians irrespective of their political leanings.

3. The Party has since grown in strength and capacity to govern. The key to both electoral successes is the ability of the party to hold consultations and for its members to put the nation above other interests.

 

4. The transition processes for the 2023 General Elections have commenced in earnest and I note that the most successful Political Parties globally have always relied on their internal cohesion and a strong leadership brand to achieve bigger electoral fortunes. Our party, the APC, shall not be any different, more so as we are still implementing the blueprint for a more prosperous nation.

5. As I begin the final year of my second term as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and leader of the Party, I recognize the compelling need for me to provide stronger leadership to the Party under this transition process and to ensure that it happens in an orderly manner.

 

6. Such leadership is required so that the Party remains strong and united. It is also needed to improve our electoral fortunes by ensuring that it retains power at the center, hold the great majority in various legislative chambers and also gain additional number of states at state levels.

7. In pursuit of the foregoing objectives, the Party has successfully established internal policies that promote continuity and smooth succession plans even at the state and local government levels. For example, first term Governors who have served credibly well have been encouraged to stand for re-election. Similarly, second term Governors have been accorded the privilege of promoting successors that are capable of driving their visions as well as the ideals of the party.

 

8. In a few days, the Party will be holding its Convention during which primaries would take place to pick the Presidential Flag Bearer for the 2023 General Elections. This is a very significant process and its outcome should prove to the world, the positive quality of the APC regarding democratic principles, culture as well as leadership.

9. As we approach the Convention, I appeal to all of you to allow our interests to converge, our focus to remain on the changing dynamics of our environment, the expectations of our citizens and the global community. Our objective must be the victory of our party and our choice of the candidate must be someone who would give the Nigerian masses a sense of victory and confidence even before the elections.

10. In keeping with the established internal policies of the Party and as we approach the Convention in a few days, therefore, I wish to solicit the reciprocity and support of the Governors and other stakeholders in picking my successor, who would fly the flag of our party for election into the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2023.

11. I wish to assure you that the consultation process shall continue to ensure that all aspirants and stakeholders would be brought on board right through to the convention. This would also ensure that any anxiety occasioned by different factors are effectively brought under control and that our party emerges stronger.

12. I thank you all for listening. God bless you all. God bless our Party, the APC and God bless our nation, Nigeria.

Delta South: Nesiama Consults Gen. Kpokpogiri Ahead 2023 Elections

Delta South: Nesiama Consults Gen. Kpokpogiri Ahead 2023 Elections

...... As Gen. Kpokpogiri  (Rtd.) advices him to be focus and put God first in his ambition

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Ahead of the 2023 general elections across the country, a front line candidate of the New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP) for Delta South Senatorial District, Navy Commodore Omatseye Oscar Nesiama (Rtd.) and his Restoration of Hope Movement team on Tuesday stormed the private residence of Gen. John Onoriode Kpokpogiri (Rtd.), at Plantation City, Opete in Udu Local Government Area of the Delta State in a consultative visit.

The visit was to officially inform and present himself to the elderstatesman who happens to be his father and mentor back then in the military days of his political ambition to represent the great people of Delta South Senatorial District at the Upper Chambers in the National Assembly, Abuja come 2023.

Addressing the former Delta State Governorship aspirant and elderstatesman of Delta South Senatorial District, Cdre Nesiama (Rtd.) said he was born and brought up in warri and its environ, and that he is aware of the plight and challenges of the lsoko, ljaw, and ltsekiri people in the state.

In his words, he said:" l have come to present my humble self to you that, l Cdre Omatseye O. Nesiama (Rtd.) your son is contesting for the seat of Senate, Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly in order to represent my people effectively. I am contesting in response to the clarion call of my people to serve them. I am not coming here to tell you stories. I believe in action because I say what I mean and I mean what I say. My coming as  member of the Senate is to promote and protect the interest of our people above my personal interest. What is rightly belongs to the Isoko people shall be given to them peacefully without rancour. Likewise the Ijaws, and the ltsekiris as well as the various kingdoms in the Senatorial District shall feel the impact of my represention when elected."

Cdre Nesiama (Rtd.) reiterated that, " our unemployed youths in Delta South Senatorial District shall be empowered through the introducation of annual constituency skill acquisition programmes. Our women, especially the traders shall be provided soft loans to boost their businesses.

Educationally, there shall be provision of scholarship to those who cannot afford to pay their school fees. Our pregnant women and the  elderly ones in the District shall be taken  care of when given the mandate.

As your son, I have come to tell you my intention and to seek for your fatherly advice, blessings, prayers and support to enable me actualize my vision for the people of Delta South Senatorial District. I will not disappoint my people when I am elected into office come 2023, Cdre Nesiama (Rtd.) asserted."

In his response, Gen. Kpokpogiri (Rtd) thanked and appreciated Cdre Nesiama Omatseye (Rtd), for having confidence in him for the timely consultative visit, saying it was an honor to be first visited by a Flagbearer of a political party to be informed of his intentions, and noted he will support him, because he had known him to be an astute pragmatic and patriotic officer who without fear or favour performed his duty with all effectiveness. 

Kpokpogiri stated that he was so happy to have a son who is about to impact the political terrain with such rare qualities in order to create positive impact for the people in the grassroot through purposeful representation in the upper chambers.

He advised Commodore Nesiama (Rtd) to put God first in his ambition, not to listen to any side talks and be focused on his vision, adding that he has his prayers and blessings to succeed in his political adventure, the statement added.

However, climax of the visit was offering of prayers to the young vibrant Delta South Senatorial District candidate of the New Nigerian People's Party, NNPP by the elderstatesman, Gen. John Kpokpogiri (Rtd).

PDP Lists Gov. Okowa, Udom of Akwa-lbom As Vice Presidential Candidate

PDP Lists Gov. Okowa, Udom of Akwa-lbom As Vice Presidential Candidate

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for next year’s election, Atiku Abubakar, is considering choosing one of two South-South governors – Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State – as his running mate.

Party sources said Atiku began consultation with the leadership of the party shortly after he won the primary of the party held in Abuja Saturday night.

Atiku, in his previous outing as the candidate of the party at the 2019 election, picked former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as his running mate.

At the time, Mr Obi’s choice annoyed many party leaders, especially those from the South-East, who complained that he was a new entrant to the party and was neither familiar with leaders of the party in the region nor enjoyed their trust.

Mr Obi served two terms as governor on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He retrieved his first electoral victory in court from the PDP, whose candidate, Chris Ngige, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the winner of the 2003 governorship election in Anambra.

 

To avoid ruffling feathers again with his vice presidential pick, party sources said Mr Abubakar is working closely with Iyorchia Ayu, a long-time ally, and other top leaders of the party on the nomination of his running mate.

According to our sources, the discussions so far have focused on Mr Okowa and Mr Emmanuel, but the Delta governor is said to be the favourite.

Delta State delegates to the PDP National Convention on Saturday voted for Atiku, ignoring the two aspirants from their region, Rivers State Governor Wike and Mr Emmanuel.

This choice was despite Mr Okowa hosting a meeting of southern governors in May 2021 in Asaba at which they demanded in a 12-point resolution that the two major parties pick their presidential aspirants from the south of Nigeria.

Although other key PDP leaders like former governor James Ibori were also believed to have determined the voting pattern of Delta State delegates, the party is giving the credit for the delegates backing Atiku to the governor who they said has been strategic in his management of the party in the state.

Another factor said to favour Mr Okowa in the consideration is his close linguistic and cultural affinity with the South-East, as the Igbo language is spoken in the governor’s senatorial district in Delta State.

Atiku courted Igbo affection in the last election but will be overlooking the area in his choice of running mate this time due to a number of reasons, party sources said.

The immediate reason is that the two governors of the party from the zone – Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu – led their delegates to vote for Mr Wike at the convention. Atiku was however able to pick votes from Imo and Anambra delegates. Ebonyi State’s delegates voted for former Senate, Anyim Pius Anyim.

Party leaders are also said to be concerned about the threat of the socio-political association, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, to disown any governor or politician who accepts nomination as a running mate for next year’s presidential poll.

Mr Emmanuel, who was a candidate in the PDP presidential primary like Atiku and won the votes of the 31 delegates from his state and those of seven others from Benue, is said to be in contention for the nomination because the candidate and party leaders see him and Mr Okowa as possessing the characters of their ideal vice president. Although Mr Udom’s refusal to step down for a more viable candidate even when he knew that he had less than 50 delegates in his bag may count against him.

However, party leaders believe the two governors would be loyal to their principal, while also having the capacity to perform the constitutional and other roles that may be assigned to them.

Atiku has a few more days to consider his options before he and other parties submit lists of their candidates to INEC from June 9.

“But these are current permutations and we cannot say for sure who will make it into the ticket until the candidate make up his mind and we forward his name to INEC,” a party leader said.

The man Ifeanyi Okowa

Mr Okowa, 62, is a medical doctor born in Owa-Alero in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State. He was the chairman of the local government council from1991–1993 and joined the PDP upon its formation in 1998.

He served as a commissioner in many ministries under the government of Mr Ibori between 1999 and 2007 when he resigned to contest for the PDP governorship ticket in 2007 but lost. In June 2007, Mr Okowa was appointed Secretary to the Delta State Government, a position he held until his election as senator for Delta North district in 2011.

He was elected governor in 2015 and reelected in 2019.

Udom Emmanuel

Mr Emmanuel, 55, is a chartered accountant and former bank executive, was born in Awa Iman in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He was an executive director in Zenith Bank before he joined politics.

He was appointed by then Governor Godswill Akpabio as the Secretary to the State Government in 2013 and was elected governor of the state in 2015.

Mr Emmanuel was reelected four years later in 2019 and will complete his second term next year.

Onduku Condoles with Kofee Over Fther's Death, says late Amasuomo was a patriotic community leader

Onduku Condoles with Kofee Over Fther's Death, says late Amasuomo was a patriotic community leader

Warri_____ Following the news of the sudden demise of his father, the CEO/Publisher Niger Delta Mirror Ndm News Online, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku has joined other sympathizers to condole with the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Delta State on Trade/Investment, Hon. Ebisinne Kofee Amasuomo, over the passing of his father, late. Monday Amasuomo, saying his death was quite a surprise to him.

Onduku, in a statement personally signed and issued on Sunday night at Ayakoromo during a condolence visit, said the deceased was a patriotic and passionate elder statesman, who built bridges for unity, peace, progress and development of Ayakoromo Community in particular, and ljaw nation at large.

Commiserating with Kofee and his family members, Onduku urged them to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a fulfilled exemplary life and impacted society especially, his immediate surrounding positively.

He explained that as a loving father, the late Monday Amasuomo never related with the young ones in the community as sons but as friends despite his well-advanced age, adding that he was a good man.

He however, prayed God to grant Kofee and his family the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, the statement adds.

Breaking: Commodore Nesiama Wins Delta South Senatorial NNPP Primary Election

Breaking: Commodore Nesiama Wins Delta South Senatorial NNPP Primary Election 

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd), popularly known as the Commodore of Hope has won the Delta South New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) primary election. 

Commodore Omatseye who pulled 218 votes out of 244 delegates against his opponent who scored 20 votes to emerged the Flagbearer of the NNPP, ahead of the forthcoming 2023 Delta South Senatorial District elections. 

There is victory celebration currently ongoing among his teeming supporters and the Commodore of Hope Movement following his declaration by the NNPP Returning Officer as the winner of the party's Delta South Senatorial District primaries held at Oleh Town Hall, the headquarters of Isoko South LGA of the state today. 

More details shortly.....

Just-ln: PDP guber candidate, Sheriff dragged to court over certificates

Just-ln:Delta PDP guber candidate, Sheriff dragged to court over certificates

Monday Osayande

Asaba____ Newly elected Delta State Peoples Democracy Party candidate for the 2023 governorship race, Mr. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been dragged to court over alleged discrepancies in his certificates.

This is as the appeal panels of the party in Benin, yesterday, commenced sittings to address grievances arising from primary elections to select candidates to fly the party’s flag at the forthcoming State House Assembly, House of Representatives and senatorial elections in Edo State.

The Delta suit before a Federal High Court in Asaba is numbered FHC/ASB/CS/78/2022. It has Mr. Ojei Victor Obianuju, Maize and Associates Farmers as plaintiff, while Sheriff Oborevwori Francis, PDP, and INEC are the defendants.

The affidavit in support of the originating summons was made available to The Guardian, yesterday.

In the affidavit, the plaintiff alleged that the 1st defendant, Oborevwori, wrote his primary 6 examination in 1977 with the name Oborevwori O. Francis, while he wrote his West African Senior School Certificate Examination in June 1999 with the name Oborevwori O. Francis.

They also alleged “that the 1st defendant obtained his first degree from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State on July, 14, 2004 with the name Oborevwori Sheriff Francis.

“That the 1st defendant obtained his certificate of exemption from National Youth Service Corps on March 10, 2005 with the name, Oborevwori Sheriff F.

“Also in 2009, obtained a Master’s degree in Political Science from Delta State University, Abraka with the name Oborevwori Francis Sheriff Orehwedor on September 24, 2010.”

Miss Doubra Goes to Church On Sunday 29 May, As Promise lnvites Well Wishers

Miss Doubra Goes to Church On Sunday 29 May, As Promise lnvites Well Wishers

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The families of Mr/Mrs. Promise Richard Esegha, has invited loved ones, friends, well wishers and the general public to the dedication of their adorable daughter, Miss Doubra Richard to God on Sunday 29th May, 2022.

In a statement released on Friday in Udu and signed by Promise Richard himself, noted that the child dedication will start by 9am prompt,  at Living Faith Church,  along NBTC road, behind God's Grace Ministry Ovwian in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.

The statement further adds that there shall be a warm reception immediately after the church service at Madam Banger Rice junction, along NBTC road, Ovwian in Udu LGA of the State.

Music to be supplied by Best May aka JFred and his Giant Star Band of Africa.

However, by this notice, Mr/Mrs. Promise Richard is using this medium to invite family, friends and well wishers to join them thank God and celebrate as they take Miss Doubra Richard to Church.