SSG Ahon: Oborevwori still committed to be governor for all Deltans

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewori is still committed to be a governor for all Deltans, says Sir Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor.

Ahon who stated this during a Radio programme in Kpoko FM, Warri, monitored by our Correspondent, thanked the people of the State for their support during the elections and legal battles.

He assured that the Oborewori’s administration would not take the support of the people for granted, noting that “the governor is fine and he is fast settling in for the business of governance, haven won 38 legal battles. Like he said in his M.O.R.E agenda, he is ready more than ever before to deliver the dividends of democracy to all Deltans.

“This is a government for every class of persons, nobody will be sidelined in this government. As you can see, projects are being executed across the state, in all senatorial districts, Local Government Areas and communities.

“In the recent past we have also engaged over 2000 teaching and non-teaching staff in primary schools as a way of empowering and creating jobs for our people.

“We also paid over N5 billion as promotion arrears to civil servants. To say the least, this government is ready and prepared to serve the people of Delta State”.

On what Deltans should expect now, he said: “Now that the cases are over, Deltans should expect more projects. Even before now, we were never distracted as a government. During the tribunal cases, we were still focusing on the delivery of projects, but Deltans should expect more projects this time around.

“Delta state is already a construction site and we are not going to compromise in projects execution. We will ensure that quality projects are executed for the benefits of all Deltans.”

On what he expects from the opposition, Ahon, said; “we thank them for providing the opposition because Delta is not a one party state. Agreed, PDP is the dominant party here, they also made the contest robust. Having won at the Supreme Court which off course is the last hurdle to cross, we urge them to join hands with the Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori’s government. I urge them to bring all their ideas on board so that we can work together to move the state forward”.

On whether Governor Oborewori is going to carry everybody along, the governor’s spokesman said; “Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is a governor for all Deltans irrespective of political affiliation. He displayed it when late Frank Kokori was sick, he paid a surprise visit and off course he took up all the bills. As we speak, as a government we are also prepared to assist the family in giving the elder statesman a befitting burial”.

On carrying every part of the state along, he said, “Like I said earlier, every part of the state will be carried along in terms of projects, empowerment and appointments.

On the present mood of the governor, he said, “We are still basking in the euphoria of our victory and we are still thanking God because we cannot thank Him enough.”

Just In: Tricycle with loaded suspected illegally refined product gutted by fire as POS operator escapes death in this part of Delta

By: Tega Runo 

A Tricycle with loaded suspected illegally refined product was this afternoon Monday January 22, 2024 gutted by fire in Jeddo, Okpe LGA, Delta State.

According to eyewitness at the scene of the incident, the fire inferno also affected a building where the incident occurred damaging a section of the property at the area.

Area News Nigeria can authoritatively reports that a POS operator also escaped death as the fire explosion from the tricycle also known as keke exploded in front of her shop along the ever busy Jeddo road that connects Ugbokodo, Ughoton, Omadino and Obodo communities in Okpe LGA and Warri South LGAs in Delta state.

It is however baffling to note that despite the large military and other security presence the economic saboteurs are still maneuvering their way to continue their business as the private security continue serious security engagement of putting a stop to the menace.

Probe Amnesty Programme Cooperative Scheme now, Ijaw youths urge Tinubu, Ribadu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu have been urged to initiate investigation into the activities and financial records of the Presidential Amnesty Programme PAP.

The call was made by members of Ijaw Youth Liberation (IYL), who also demanded for scrutiny of the controversial PAP Cooperative Scheme over alleged corrupt practices.

In a statement on Saturday in Warri, and signed by Ebiakpo Godswill, Convener and Darius ThankGod Secretary, the group expressed concern over the monthly N600m allegedly being used to fund the PAP Cooperative Scheme, while challenging the Interim Administrator to publish names of persons benefing from the Scheme. The PAP Re-Integration Unit should be closely monitored and investigated as well.

They further asked that the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Gen Barry Ndiomu be removed from office because he had served his term.

The group blamed former President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Ndiomu as Interim Administrator of PAP, who has refused to pay for contracts awarded by his predecessors claiming they were fictitious contracts.

It alleged that Ndiomu was paying contractors that are close to him, lamenting that contractors not paid were committing suicide and their properties being taken over by Banks due to loans incurred from banks

“ Gen Barry Ndiomu has failed to understand that government is a continuum. He should pay for contracts awarded and executed by contractors before he took over the office. President Bola Tinubu is paying contracts and projects executed by former President Muhammadu Buhari. We expect Ndiomu to do same to pay contractors who have executed their jobs”

“ Ndiomu claims there is no money to pay contractors. But his predecessors were paying contractors from the same allocation. More so, it has come to our knowledge that there is a plot to move contractors brown files containing contracts previously awarded and executed on legal agreement with the federal government to unknown locations to be burnt and thereafter claims that the files are missing”

UPU congratulates Oborevwori on supreme court victory, calls for support by all Deltans

The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory at the Supreme Court on Friday.

Speaking to journalists at a Press Conference held at the Urhobo Cultural Centre, Okere, Warri, Delta State on Sunday, President General of UPU, Chief Ese Gam while congratulating Governor Oborevwori, said; “the storm is over”.

The UPU also appealed to the opposition to sheath their swords, join hands and support Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led government to move the State forward.

According to him, “I use this opportunity to appeal and implore all our other sons from other political parties particularly the APC, SDP and Labour Party to come together and let’s reason under the UPU body so that we can be better equipped to assist our son and Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.”

The UPU also congratulated the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Labour Party, LP and the Social Democratic Party, SDP and others who contested the March 18, 2023 governorship election.

Chief Gam said since the election of the incumbent governor, Urhobo nation has been in tentacles. It has been so tensed, very disturbing. The most disturbing part of it, is that all the contending forces are all Urhobo sons. That’s the most disturbing part of it was not a fight between Urhobo ethnic body and any other nationality in Delta State. It was more or less an in-house fight.

“As a matter of fact, the UPU, Urhobo Progress Union, so many things had in mind, were put on hold after consultation with some stakeholders particularly, the traditional rulers.

“Now, I can say confidently that the storm is now over. If the storm is over, we can say too that this press conference is geared towards letting Urhobo nation to know that the cacophony or voices have been collapsed at this particular time.

“We now have a governor on record for four years, God willing, for eight years. If we cannot as an Urhobo body come together, get united in other to move Delta State forward, history will not forgive us.

“Why I say this is because the incumbent governor from the report sheet we are receiving started by hitting the ground running. All these stories about Julius Berger coming to Delta State are stories we never heard before.

“Only about two days ago, somebody said on Facebook that the present governor has not borrowed money to do anything. These are the things we never seen. So, no matter what happens, like I tell people except the Lord build, those who build, build in vein.

“This particular governor is branded and built by God. If not, like he said, he suffered 38 pre-election and post election cases. What can be more difficult than that?

“Having said that, I congratulate the governor. I congratulate all those who contested in the election. Both PDP, APC, Labour Party, SDP and all because they’re all our sons. We congratulate them.”

The UPU President further said; “it’s good for all to come together since the case at the Supreme Court has come to an end.

“In every contest, there must be a winner. There must be a victor. What we don’t want is a vanquish. I know the Governor has a large heart. He is not a punishment officer. So, I will on behalf of the UPU which is the umbrella body of the Urhobo Progress Union all over the world implore him and let him know that it is the God that he serves that put him there. It’s not by might. Bible says, provision does not come from the North, East, West or South. Rather, it comes from God and does not discriminate.

“You know the story of the prodigal son. Even after wasting the wealth of the father, he still came back. The father was the most joyous. Whoever, that comes, whoever that has decided to change his mind to work with this government, we beg the governor to accept such persons wholeheartedly without fear or favour, ill-will.”

Supreme Court victory: Ugborodo Community Trust Chair. Oboroegbeyi congratulates Governor Oborevwori

**Urgjng him to remain focus, sustain his M.O.R.E agenda governance program

The Chairman of oil rich Ugborodo community Trust in Warri South-West LGA, Barr. Augustine Oboroegbeyi has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory at the supreme court affirming his election, Friday January 19, 2024.

Barr. Oboroegbeyi described the Supreme Court judgement in favour of the PDP, Governor Oborevwori as victory truly and well deserved.

He stated further that the triumph is an attestation to Governor Oborevwori’s “doggedness and sacrifice towards building and strengthening good governance in Delta state as well as in Nigeria democracy with a view to having a collective interest.

Barr. Oboroegbeyi noted that with the legal destructions over, Rt. Hon. Oborevwori has the capacity and ability to build Delta to enviable height above its equals.

The legal practitioner urged Governor Oborevwori to remain focus, sustain his M.O.R.E agenda good governance program so as to deliver his campaign promises and beyond to Deltans,

Barr. Oboroegbeyi used the congratulatory avenue to call on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to maintain good relationship and sustain the existing eternal peace with critical stakeholders in the state, especially with former Governors, Assembly members both at National Assembly and state levels as well as traditional rulers and the Youth leaders for the continuation of Good Governance and accelerated developments to be experienced in Delta state.

Itsekiri group explains presentation of “Stop Tribal Bullying” T Shirts to Chief Ayirimi Emami

A pro Itsekiri group, Iwere Consultative Forum, ICF, says branded T – Shirts with the inscription ” Stop Tribal Bullying, I Stand with Chief Ayirimi Emami, ” was presented to Chief Ayirimi Emami yesterday night at his Warri home, as part of their solidarity to the ” rightful course ” Chief Emami has been standing for.

Chairman of Iwere Consultative Forum, Barr. Clement Ade Omotoye, who gave the explanation during presentation of the T – Shirts, opined that what Chief Emami has been facing for over two years in Warri Kingdom, ” is nothing short of bullying, but he has been pulling through, because he stands on the side of truth, particularly as regards the law to the succession of the throne ( of Warri Kingdom throne) as bequeathed to us by our Fathers.”

Whilst stating that Chief Emami was never his friend, Barr. Omotoye who insisted that Chief Emami remains the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, said he and other members of Iwere Consultative Forum, needed to encourage Chief Emami in his struggle for truth and justice.

Our Principal Correspondent, reports that the Iwere Consultative Forum chairman, also advised people from other ethnic groups to stop tribal bullying of their neighbours.

Chief Emami, in his response, appreciated members of the group for their show of solidarity.

AFCON 2023: Remain focused, SWAN Charges Super Eagles, Thumps Up NFF, FG

The Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed delight with the turn of performance and subsequent victory by the Super Eagles over the Elephants of Cote d’ivoire in the second group A match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023.

SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, who spoke from Abidjan, venue of the tournament via a statement issued by the Association’s Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, Friday morning, said the crucial victory which means the Nigeria’s senior men national team now have a leading four points leave no one in doubt that they are out for business.

“This victory is well deserved because the Nigerian team showed grit and determination despite playing in front of mammoth home crowd. I’m specially elated and still optimistic that Super Eagles will go all the way and win this tournament.

“Kudos to the Nigeria Football Federation and the Federal Government for sustaining the push for support which fueled the wheel of progress that has put smile on the faces of Nigerians initial initial hiccups.

“All the team needs now is to maintain focus and approach every game with the seriousness it deserves. With this, Nigeria will be on the lane to the fourth AFCON title,” he said.

Nigeria with four points will take on Guinea-Bissau in their final Group Stage match on Monday by 6pm, same time the Ivoriens will battle Equitorial Guinea.

A win for the Super Eagles will ensure that they top the group heading to the knockout stage of the competition.

Also, a draw will still see the three-time African Champions through to the next level of the tournament which is at its 34th edition.

Governor Oborevwrori is a child of grace, Pirah congratulates him on Supreme Court judgement

Pioneer Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. Omamofe Joseph Pirah, has described Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwrori, as a child of grace.

The former Commissioner and Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, who coordinated PDP campaign in Warri South – West Local Government Area, during the last general elections, spoke to Fresh Angle International on telephone, whilst reacting to the judgment of Supreme Court today, which reaffirmed the mandate of Governor Oborevwrori.

Hon. Pirah, called on members of the opposition political parties, to join hands with Governor Oborevwrori, in his resolve to fast track the development of Delta state.

He asserted: ” The engagement of Julius Berger Plc to construct major flyovers and roads in the state, installation of solar – powered street lights in Warri and environs, as well as ongoing reconstruction/ resurfacing of major roads across the state, are pointers to Governor Oborevwrori’s strong desire to provide good governance.”

Oborevwori’s Supreme Court Affirmation: Victory For Deltans, Warri South Chairmanship Hopeful, Agbolayah declares

By: Celestine Ukah

The front line Chairmanship Hopeful for Warri South Local Government Area, Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolayah, JP has hailed the Supreme Court Judgment affirming the victory of the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, saying it is a victory for the entire people of Warri South and Delta State.

Dr. Agbolayah made the declaration in his statement released Friday January 19, 2024, while congratulating Governor Oborevwori for his triumph at the apex court in the country, he stated that the people of the State across the three Senatorial Zones spoke in one voice when they collectively voted massively for Governor Oborevwori in the last Governorship election in the state, adding that the victory was sure and obvious.

The Warri South Chairmanship aspirant noted that the Supreme Court Judgment victory is a testament and affirmation of the grand wishes of the People of the State and an attestation to the fact that power is being determined by God and not man.

Dr. Agbolayah stressed that with the Victory, all forms of distractions have been put to rest, even as he enjoined every segment of the state to join hands together with the State Governor with a view to moving the State forward in line with the Governor Oborevwori M.O.R.E Agenda.

According to Dr. Agbolayah, “His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori , our amiable Governor has done very well as the Governor of our dear state. That was why he was massively voted for by the people of the state in the last governorship election. Therefore taking him to the tribunal, to the Appeal Court and Supreme Court by opposition were just mere distraction and waste of time and resources.

“Now that the Supreme Court has adjudicated on the matter and His Excellency Rt. Hon. Oborevwori election Victory affirmed, it is my hope that those in opposition will come and congratulate the Governor as well join hands with him in continuing the transformation that is being witnessed across the State.

The Warri South Local Government Council top contender, Amb. Agbolayah on behalf of his family and people of Warri South LGA heartily congratulate His Excellency Rt. Hon. Oborevwori on his election affirmation by the apex Court Supremes court of Nigeria, describing it as the Lords God Almighty doing and that the people shall continue to rejoice in it.