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  • Augoye seeks legislation to curb destruction of public properties in Delta

    Augoye seeks legislation to curb destruction of public properties in Delta

    Chief James Augoye, the member representing Okpe State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly on Wednesday presented a bill to the House to prevent and prohibit the destruction and vandalization of public properties and assets in the State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the bill titled Prevention and Prohibition of Destruction and Vandalization of Public Properties and Assets Bill 2024 scaled second reading during the plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor.

    The bill, which was unanimously supported and debated by lawmakers, when passed into law, will provide legislation to prevent and prohibit the destruction and vandalization of public properties and assets in Delta.

    Leading debate on the bill when presented for second reading, Chief Augoye argued that the bill became necessary, arising from his personal experience when he was the State’s Commissioner for Works.

    Augoye emphasised with deep concern how individuals and groups destroy and vandalise public properties such as roads and public schools expected to serve the interest of the general public.

    Moving the motion, seconded by the member representing Ika North East, Hon. Marilyn Okowa-Daramola, Augoye urged members of the House to support the bill for a speedy passage.

    Other lawmakers who spoke in favour of the bill are Hon. Perkins Umukoro, Majority Leader; Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, Hon. Oboro Preyor, Hon. Oloye Pereotu, Hon. Frank Esenwa, Hon. Bridget Anyafulu and Hon. Marilyn Okowa-Daramola.

    They explained that the bill when passed into law will no doubt curb the menace of destruction and vandalization of public properties in the State.

    Following debate on the bill, Speaker of the House referred the bill to the House Committee on Rules and Business, Legal and Judiciary for further legislative scrutiny. The House, thereafter, adjourned plenary to Thursday 5 September, 2024.

  • Augoye felicitates Gov Oborevwori at 60

    Augoye felicitates Gov Oborevwori at 60

    Chief James Augoye, the member representing Okpe Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

    Popularly known as Agadagba Okpe, Chief Augoye described Governor Oborevwori as a man of courage and principles, who he said always stands by his conviction where matters of equity and justice are concerned.

    In a goodwill message personally signed by Augoye, the lawmaker prayed for God’s guidance and protection for Rt Hon Oborevwori as he pilots the affairs of the State, expressing the conviction that the Governor will take the State to greater heights with his MORE Agenda.

    “I am delighted to felicitate you on the occasion of your 60th birthday. I join your family, friends and well-wishers to thank God for the gift of life and the strength to pilot the affairs of Delta State.

    “I am proud to see the great strides that you have already made in a short time since you assumed office as Governor. Your commitment to improving the lives of our people with the MORE Agenda is evident and unparalleled.

    “As you celebrate this special day of yours, continue to lead with integrity, compassion, and dedication. May the years ahead be filled with good health, happiness, and success.

    “Once again, happy birthday Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. May God bless you abundantly,” Augoye stated.

  • 8th Delta Assembly: Usimo congratulates Guwor, Akpowowo, Augoye, others

    8th Delta Assembly: Usimo congratulates Guwor, Akpowowo, Augoye, others

    Mr Usimo Bayagbon, a Special Assistant to former Commissioner for Higher Education in Delta State, Prof Hope Eghaga has congratulated Mr Emomotimi Guwor on his emergence as the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.

    Speaking with newsmen at the Delta State House of Assembly complex on Tuesday, Bayagbon also congratulated Barr Arthur Akpowowo on his emergence as Deputy Speaker of the House.

    “The emergence of Guwor and Akpowowo as Speaker and Deputy Speaker underscores the confidence that their colleagues reposed in them.

    “I strongly believe in their abilities to work in harmony with the other arms of the State government for the development of our dear State.

    “I wish them God’s guidance and protection as they lead their colleagues in the 8th Assembly to champion a vibrant legislative agenda that complements the MORE agenda of the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori,” he said.

    Mr Guwor, representing Warri South West in the House, emerged as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly of the Delta House of Assembly following proclamation of the House by Governor Oborevwori.

    The 44-year-old was nominated for the Speakership position by Mr Ferguson Onwo (PDP- Isoko South II) and was seconded by Mrs Marilyn Okowa-Daramola (PDP- Ika North East).

    All 29 members of the House, including Chief James Augoye, the member representing Okpe State Constituency, took the oath of office, following inauguration of the House.

    Congratulating Chief Augoye, Usimo said he believes in the abilities of the former Commissioner for Works to represent the best interests of the Okpe people.

    The former Special Assistant also congratulated all the members of House while expressing optimism that the 8th Delta Assembly will be a robust parliament.

  • Delta lawmaker, Augoye hails emergence of Guwor as 8th Assembly Speaker

    Delta lawmaker, Augoye hails emergence of Guwor as 8th Assembly Speaker

    The member representing Okpe State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief James Augoye has hailed the emergence of Emomotimi Guwor as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly.

    Chief Augoye also commended the emergence of Arthur Akpowowo as the Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Guwor and Akpowowo were on Tuesday inaugurated as leaders of the 8th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly.

    Chief Augoye, speaking with newsmen shortly after the inauguration, described their emergence as leaders of the 8th State Assembly as a welcomed development and assured that the 8th Assembly would be a robust parliament.

    “It is a great day. The 8th Assembly has been launched. I am very excited because we now have a robust parliament.

    “We have a dynamic Speaker with an outstanding Deputy both with excellent reputation and excellent track records.

    “I am optimistic that the 8th State Assembly will be a transformational Assembly that will touch the lives of Deltans.

    “As the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor said in his inaugural address, the House will cooperate with the Executive to deliver on the MORE agenda of the Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.

    “Without doubt, I am bold to say Deltans will feel the impact of the 8th Assembly positively. We will work together to ensure a rancour-free parliament,” Augoye said.

    Augoye also expressed sincere appreciation to his constituents who travelled all the way to the State capital to celebrate the day with him.

    While assuring them of vibrant representation in the House, Augoye said: “let me use this opportunity to thank my constituents for taking the pains to travel all the way to Asaba here for this ceremony.

    “I pray that as God granted them journey mercies here safely, He will also grant them journey mercies back home safely.

    “I want to assure them that I will represent their interests well in the House. I will work closely with my colleagues to ensure I deliver the dividends of democracy to my people”.

  • Delta lawmaker-elect, Augoye assures of vibrant 8th House of Assembly

    Delta lawmaker-elect, Augoye assures of vibrant 8th House of Assembly

    Chief James Augoye, the lawmaker-elect representing Okpe State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly has assured of a vibrant 8th House of Assembly.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Chief Augoye gave the assurance as management of the State House of Assembly flagged off a 5-day pre-inauguration induction course for the 29 members-elect of the 8th Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday.

    Other lawmakers-elect, who spoke in separate interviews, commended the management of the 7th Assembly for the Programme and as well expressed optimism of a vibrant 8th Delta State Assembly.

    Those who spoke include members-elect of Isoko South II, Ferguson Onwo; Warri North, Fred Martins; Burutu II, Pereotu Oloye; Oshimili South, Bridget Anyafulu and Oshimili North, Frank Esenwah.

    They all acknowledged the need for the induction course as they prepare for their inauguration in June.

    TNG reports all the twenty-nine members-elect for the 8th Assembly, including 9 returning lawmakers and 20 first-timers, are participating in the pre-inauguration induction programme.

    The 9 returning lawmakers are the Majority Leader of the House, Ferguson Onwo, Isoko South II; Deputy Majority Leader, Oboro Preyor, Bomadi; Majority Whip, Festus Okoh, Ika South and Deputy Majority Whip, Fred Martins, Warri North.

    Others include Hon Charles Emetulu, Ndokwa West; Emeka Nwaobi, Aniocha North; Austin Uroye, Warri South I; Emomotimi Guwor, Warri South West and Emmanuel Sinebe, Patani Constituency.

    The 20 first-timers include Arthur Akpowhowho, Ethiope East; Marilyn Okowa-Daramola, Ika North East; Blessing Achoja, Ethiope West; Prince Emeka Osamuta, Ndokwa East; James Augoye, Okpe; Collins Egbetamah, Udu; Mathew Omonade, Ughelli North I; Spencer Ohwofa, Ughelli North II; Frank Esenwah, Oshimili North, and Bridget Anyafulu, Oshimili South.

    Others are Isaac Anwuzia, Aniocha South; Perkins Umukoro, Sapele; Festus Utuama, Ughelli South; Edafe Emakpor, Uvwie; Benson Obire, Warri South II; Chukwudi Dafe, Ukwuani; Pereotu Oloye, Burutu II; Bernard Odior, Isoko North; Bino Obowomano, Isoko South I and Anthony Alapala, Burutu I Constituency.

    The programme with the theme: “Effective Collaboration and Partnership for Optimal Performance”, is being held in Abuja, the nation’s capital city as part of a management strategy to avoid distractions.

    Governor-elect, Delta State and Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in a goodwill message at the opening session, said expectations are high, hence the need to prepare the elected representatives of the 29 constituencies on the task before them in the next political dispensation of the State.

    Oborevwori explained that every necessary step must be taken to ensure that the Delta State Legislature maintain its leading position in the comity of States legislature in Nigeria.

    Clerk of the House, Mrs Lyna Ocholor said members-elect are expected to have sound knowledge of lawmaking procedures, oversight functions as well as rules and standing orders of the House.

    Stressing that Delta State Assembly prides itself as the most vibrant House in the country, the Clerk emphasized that there was the need to enhance the enviable track records in the 8th Assembly.

    Mrs Ocholor, who is the Chairperson, Forum of Clerks of the State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, maintained that the Delta State Legislature has been very prominent in the affairs of the nation, including the Speaker’s emergence as Governor-elect and Deputy National Chairman of Conference of Speakers of States Houses of Assembly in Nigeria.

    She noted with joy the active participation of members elect in the induction course, featuring Lectures and Mock Plenary Sessions, amongst others.

    “This programme is aimed at introducing members Elect to the rudimentary steps of opening a new parliament, and to acquaint you with the necessary tools that will make you effective in the art of law-making, oversight function and representation of your constituents, which are the primary functions of a legislator.

    “To the returning members, this programme will serve as a refresher course for you. Some of you have passed through this class a couple of times. But there is always a fresh perspective to Learning. This is the beauty of the Legislature”.

    Ocholor disclosed that resource persons who are seasoned technocrats in legislative matters, including John Mutu, Dr Shuaibu Danwanka, Dr Aminu, Ambassador Jerry Ugokwe, Dr Ben Ekeyi, and Barr Ibrahim Usman would take participants through selected topical issues during the pre-inauguration induction programme.

    She listed the topics to include, “Powers, Privileges, Immunities and Limitations of the Legislature”, “Principles of Separation of Powers and Doctrine of Checks and Balances”, “General Functions of the Legislature and Role of a Lawmaker”, “Introduction to Standing Orders of the Delta State House of Assembly”, “The Committee System and Oversight Process in the Legislature”, “An overview of the Appropriation Process”, “Role of the Bureaucracy and Legislative Aides”, “Laws and Regulations Guiding the use of Public Funds and Legislative Fund Management Law’ as well as “Visioning, Strategic Planning and Agenda Setting in the Legislature”.

    “I wish to thank the Rt. Hon. Speaker and Governor-Elect of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and the Principal officers of the house for not only approving this induction programme but also for releasing the required funds to enable the Management of the Assembly put this programme together”, she added.

    The Chief Executive Officer of the African Parliamentary Resource Centre, APRC, Mr John Mutu, who is the lead resource person for the programme, while setting the agenda, objectives, methodology and expectations for the induction course, expressed optimism of a vibrant 8th Delta State Assembly.
    Mr Mutu charged the members elect to make meaningful contributions during the course of the programme, saying that the induction course would promote efficiency in the Assembly.

  • Delta Assembly member-elect, Augoye salutes Archbishop Iboyi @47

    Delta Assembly member-elect, Augoye salutes Archbishop Iboyi @47

    Member-elect of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief James Augoye has joined Deltans to celebrate the Archbishop of Promise Kingdom Ministry, Most Revd Godday Iboyi on the occasion of his 47th birthday.

    Chief Augoye, who is the immediate past Commissioner for Works in Delta, in a congratulatory message on Friday, described Archbishop Iboyi as a worthy servant of God, whom he said has touched the lives of many.

    Augoye, popularly known as Agadagba Okpe, expressed gratitude to God for His grace and faithfulness in the life of Iboyi. The Delta State lawmaker-elect described the Overflow Chapel Archbishop as a special breed, and a gift from God to his generation.

    “I join the people of Okpe, all Deltans and indeed other Nigerians in celebrating the Archbishop of Promise Kingdom Ministry, Most Revd Godday Iboyi as he clocks 47 today.

    “He can best be described as a special gift of God to his generation. I thank God for His grace and faithfulness in his life.

    “On this occasion of Archbishop’s 47th birthday, I wish him long life and good health so that he can continue his selfless service to humanity.

    “On behalf of my wife and the good people of Okpe kingdom, I congratulate Archbishop Iboyi and wish him many more years of celebrations.

    “Our prayer is that God will continue to keep him strong and healthy to continue to serve as an inspiration to many within and outside the Christian fold,” Augoye stated.

     

  • Delta lawmaker-elect pledges vibrant representation for constituents

    Delta lawmaker-elect pledges vibrant representation for constituents

    Delta State House of Assembly member-elect, representing Okpe Constituency, Chief James Augoye has promised his constituents quality and vibrant representation.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Chief Augoye pledged to represent the interests of his constituents when some of the constituents paid him a congratulatory visit at his Ugbokodo residence on Wednesday.

    The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker-elect appreciated the people of Okpe for voting for him and the Governor-elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in the just concluded elections.

    “I will start by saying I am glad and I want to let you know that the Almighty God has been good to us all. I appreciate God for all He has done.

    “Also, I want to thank every one of you and the people of Okpe for turning out to vote for me and our own Governor-elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in the just concluded elections.

    “The love you have shown by voting for us in the elections is very much appreciated. Thank you all for your support and for your prayers.

    “As your representative in the Delta State House of Assembly, I promise you better and vibrant representation,” Augoye said.

    He equally appreciated the leadership of the PDP in the State, local government and all the leaders in his constituency as well as the electorate for their support and cooperation which gave him the overwhelming victory at the Assembly polls.

    Augoye promised not to take the mandate given to him for granted, but to work very hard to justify the confidence reposed in him by his constituents and meet the expectations of the electorate.

    TNG reports Augoye won the Okpe Constituency election in March as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and has since received his Certificate of Return from the electoral umpire.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Okowa has anointed Oborevwori as his successor – Aide

    EXCLUSIVE: Okowa has anointed Oborevwori as his successor – Aide

    Despite strenuous denial that Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has not anointed any candidate for the gubernatorial flag of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), indications are emerging that the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori is his favoured aspirant to succeed him.

    A very reliable top source close to Governor Okowa, who nonetheless wants his name out of print, for now, has revealed.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the source revealed that Governor Okowa after wide consultation and consideration has settled on Oborevwori as his preferred candidate to be the gubernatorial flagbearer of the PDP for the Delta State 2023 governorship election.

    The choice of Oborevwori by Okowa may have foreclosed the aspiration of other members of the PDP, including the immediate past commissioner for works of the State, Chief James Augoye, who has dropped his guber ambition and opted to contest for a seat in the State House of Assembly instead.

    Other frontrunners in the PDP, who may have had their aspirations hampered as a result are Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, Senator James Manager, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro and Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, some of whom have already secured the nomination form of the PDP for the 2023 governorship election.

    According to the source, Oborevwori is now poised to slug it out for the votes of delegates as Governor’s choice at the PDP governorship primaries that will hold later in the year. He will slug it out with Olorogun David Edevbie, who is former Governor James Ibori’s preferred candidate.

    “Yes, I can confirm to you that the die is cast. The Speaker is Governor’s choice, but our leader [referring to former Governor James Ibori] and the Governor have not been able to reach a common ground.

    “So, what we are going to see is that Oborevwori and Edevbie will go head to head for the 2023 governorship ticket of the PDP in the primaries,” the source told TNG.

    However, the source declined to accept that the adoption of Oborevwori by Okowa has precluded any member of the party that is interested in the governorship ticket from contesting. Our source stressed that it only means that those aspirants have no backing whatsoever.

    “No one can be deprived of contesting for the governorship ticket of the PDP. The primaries will be open to all and transparent in accordance with the rules of the party. It is free for all even as Governor Okowa has promised.

    “And of course, the Governor has the right to go for the aspirant of his choice. It only means that other aspirants do not have backing whatsoever. But the primaries will be free, transparent and fair,” the source disclosed.

    2023: Augoye drops out of guber race, opts for House of Assembly

    Meanwhile, indications have also emerged that the immediate past commissioner for works of Delta State, Chief James Augoye has dropped his ambition to contest the 2023 governorship election of the State.

    TNG reliably gathered that Chief Augoye dropped the ambition of contesting the 2023 gubernatorial polls after meeting with Governor Okowa, and opted to contest for a seat in the Delta State House of Assembly, following negotiations with the governor.

    It was also reliably gathered that after the meeting with Okowa, it became obvious that the Governor has had his mind fixed on the Speaker of the State House of Assembly as his choice aspirant for the governorship election.

    “Actually, Augoye had always been in the picture. But with Okowa’s meeting with him very recently, it became more obvious that he is not the Governor’s choice.

    “He is left to go for the House of Assembly if he so wishes to go for an elective position. Since there is no strong contender for the Okpe State Constituency, it was advisable for him to seek to be elected in that capacity.

    “But, as I have said, the governorship race is an open field for all aspirants to contest. Any aspirant who wants to throw his or her hat in the ring is allowed to do so. No one is barred from contesting the PDP governorship primaries,” the source told TNG.

  • 2023: Delta Central elders ask Gov Okowa to disregard DC-23 screening exercise in leaked confidential letter

    2023: Delta Central elders ask Gov Okowa to disregard DC-23 screening exercise in leaked confidential letter

    Some prominent elders from Delta Central Senatorial District under the aegis of Delta Central Political Elders and Leaders of Thought (DCPELT) have asked the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to disregard the outcome of the screening exercise carried out by the lobby group known as DC-23.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the elders asked Governor Okowa to disregard the outcome of the screening exercise carried out by a DC-23 committee in a leaked confidential letter DCPELT wrote to the Governor.

    Recall that DC-23 had picked Olorogun David Edevbie, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi and Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as their preferred aspirants to bid for the 2023 governorship ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

    However, DCPELT in the leaked confidential letter signed by Dr. Adogbeji Ideh, Chief P. O. Akaighe and Chief Eddie Ono-Sorhue told Governor Okowa that the outcome of the screening exercise does not reflect the yearnings of Deltans.

    The elders in the letter accused the DC-23 screening committee of manipulating the screening exercise to deliberately exclude the “best of the lot” and foist persons of questionable character on the PDP in what they described as a political ambush to serve selfish interests.

    The elders asked Okowa to disregard the final shortlist by DC-23, especially on the basis that the screening committee members were financially induced heavily by the beneficiaries of the DC-23 screening.

    They strongly canvassed for further assessment of intending governorship aspirants, including Chief James Augoye, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo and Omizu Ejaife Odebala on the basis of competence, experience, loyalty and vision of purpose, using recognised organs of the PDP.

    The leaked confidential letter reads: “We write to you under confidential cover as DELTA CENTRAL POLITICAL ELDERS AND LEADERS OF THOUGHT mutually desirous of a smooth transition that will usher in your successor of Urhobo extraction, in line with what is commonly referred to as the Zoning Formula of the Ruling PDP in Delta State.

    “We firmly believe that it is quite expedient that such a person should possess remarkable integrity, reasonable competence, requisite experience and general acceptance of the electorate that can consolidate on your laudable achievements of the SMART Agenda and unite the State.

    “We wish to therefore dissociate ourselves from the subject, which has expectedly generated needless controversy, capable of creating further disaffection within the Party due to the manipulative selection process eventually deployed by the Screening Committee of the lobby group DC-23, deliberately designed to exclude the “best of the lot” and foist persons of questionable character on the Party in a political ambush to serve selfish interests.

    “We have indeed received several reports of mouthwatering monetary inducements of the Screening Committee members by the beneficiaries of this charade and wish to crave your indulgence to carry out an independent investigation to substantiate the veracity of this weighty allegations, in order to properly guide your anticipated action on this issue.

    “We are strongly canvassing for further assessment of intending governorship aspirants on the basis of competence, experience, loyalty and vision of purpose, using recognised organs of the Party, which we also believe that the Final List would not ordinarily exclude the likes of Sen. Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Chief James Augoye and OmizuEjaifeOdebala, going by their known antecedents, expressed intentions and ongoing consultation efforts.

    “We are therefore soliciting your kind cooperation to disregard the outcome of the exercise conducted by the DC-23 lobby group in the true spirit of fairness by deploying available instruments of your office as the State Party Leader, towards ensuring the emergence of a flagbearer that meets the yearnings and aspirations of most political stakeholders in the current dispensation, all in a bid to guarantee victory for the Party at the general elections next year.

    “We remain committed to your patriotic quest of finishing strong and bequeathing a lasting legacy to all Deltans”.

  • BREAKING: Augoye rejects DC-23 three-man shortlist, says “I’m still very much in governorship race”

    BREAKING: Augoye rejects DC-23 three-man shortlist, says “I’m still very much in governorship race”

    Chief James Augoye, immediate past Commissioner for Works of Delta State has rejected the three-man shortlist of Delta Central 2023, a political lobby group, otherwise, known as DC-23.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Chief Augoye, who made this known while addressing newsmen on Sunday in Asaba, capital of the State, stressed that he is still very much in the race for the 2023 governorship election of Delta State.

    The frontline governorship aspirant said he subjected himself to the DC-23 exercise to fulfill all righteousness, stressing that the outcome of the political pressure group’s screening exercise is not final.

    Augoye said he has the mandate of Deltans to represent them as Governor come 2023, and that throwing in the towel at any point when the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was yet to conduct primaries would mean letting Deltans down.

    Augoye stressed that candidates for elective positions in Nigeria are determined by political parties and not political pressure groups. He, therefore, urged his teeming followers in the State, across the federation and in the diaspora to remain calm, focused and stay the course.

    “The outcome of the screening exercise of DC-23 has been brought to my notice. The outcome is not surprising. The screening committee had its job cut out.

    “I shared my ideas and plans for the growth and development of Delta State with the committee. I was able to prove to the committee that I am the best choice for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to win the 2023 governorship election in Delta.

    “I told the committee that I am not only contesting the governorship election on a personal mandate, but on a collective mandate of Deltans. Deltans have reposed their trust on me. They have given me their mandate. So, I cannot let them down.

    “Even, our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa and other leaders of our great party, the PDP have agreed that the governorship primaries would be free for all, fair and transparent.

    “Moreover, I subjected myself to the screening exercise to fulfill all righteousness. The outcome of the screening is not final. As enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, only a political party can present a candidate for election, not a pressure group.

    “On these grounds, I am still very much in the race for the 2023 governorship election of Delta State. We will see at the primaries. At this time, I urge my teeming followers at home and in the diaspora to remain calm, focused and stay the course,” Augoye said.

    TNG reports the screening committee set up by DC-23 submitted its final report on Sunday. The committee recommended Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, Chief David Edevbie and Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi for DC-23.