Hon. Oyabebefa who was reacting over a flood relief funds giving to Ogbolubiri ward in Burutu Constituency by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa last year, but was unduly appropriated by the lawmaker representing their constituency his cronies, further warned those using monies met to develop and empower the people to enrich themselves to desist from it or further be exposed.
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“Your majesties, I am here on two accounts, and one is to notify your majesties as the custodians of the culture of the people of Anioma nation, of my intention to run for office of governor of Delta State in 2023. In addition to that, is to formally asked for your prayers and blessings”.
And now he wants to handover to his stooge, Speaker Sheriff Francis Oborevwori whose House which he heads, approved every kobo that was wasted and stolen to protect himself from accountability. For the years of Sheriff’s speakership, the Delta State House of Assembly has been a rubber stamp, giving everything Okowa asks for without effective oversight, thereby undermining the entire idea of the Separation of Powers enshrined in our Constitution as well as weakening our democracy.
In a Press Release he personally signed, the Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate who is also the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria said that; “I heartily rejoice with His Excellency, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, on the anniversary of his birthday. Your Excellency, I thank God for His manifold blessings in your life”.
She said that the nation needs people of proven integrity and mental capacity to drive the political leadership of the country from the coming election, maintaining that we have lagged behind for too long in developmental leadership.
Omu Anioma gave her blessing to Sir Okonji, praying and declaring that it’s a season of contest and not a season of death; and so therefore, no Anioma son or daughter in the race for any political office would kill or be killed.
Mr. Siakpere, who is also the Convener and National Coordinator of the Siakpere Team Support for Sheriff Oborevwori, a major political pressure group, rooting for the election of the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly in the March 2023 governorship election, in the state, praised the Supreme Court for dismissing the appeal brought before it by his opponent, Chief David Edevbie, in the PDP gubernatorial primary election.
In a suspension notification letter signed by 15 members of the Ward Executive Committee including; Mrs. Oghenemine Ikuku- Vice Chairman, Comrade Daniels Etaga- Secretary, Mamede Adasen- Women Leader, Olorogun Jonathan Idolor- Financial Secretary, Obiuwevwin Augustine- Publicity Secretary, Henry Atevure-Legal Adviser, Felix Iboye-Ex-Officio, Monday Umukoro- Ex-Officio, Mrs. Blessing Efenudu- Member, Igbudu Enimu-Organising Secretary, Ojite Ogilo Ex-Officio, Lucky Diaso- Member, Challenge Ogidiota and Comrade Loren, both accused the party chairman, Hon. Precious Ejenake of embezzlement of funds meant for equipments and furnishing of party secretariat.
In a press statement, Chief Hon. Taleb Tebite who also won his candidature recently at the Federal High Court Asaba, noted that a case of “no victor, no vanquish” as it is a family affair between two brothers.
The money which came as part of the insurance of the Inspector General of Police welfare scheme, was issued to the Next of Kins of seven deceased officers whose families benefited.
Presenting the cheques to the Next of Kins of the fallen officers, the Commissioner of police appreciated the gesture exhibited by the IGP as the cheques will in no small way act as a boost to the families and also to let them know that though their loved ones are no more, the force did not forget their sacrifices in a hurry.
Rt. Hon. Oborevwori in a Press Statement quoted Psalms 126: 1-3 “When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”