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  • How The 25 LGAs Voted In Delta State

    How The 25 LGAs Voted In Delta State

    The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has commenced the collation of Delta State Governorship Election Results at the collation centre, Asaba , the Delta State capital.

    Okowa’s PDP won in 23 LGAs, while Ogboru’s APC has 2.

    Check out the results below:

     

    1. Ukwuani

    APC – 7264

    PDP – 18,328

     

    1. Ethiope East

    APC – 21,141

    PDP – 11,489

     

    1. Ethiope West

    APC – 6,211

    PDP – 62,044

     

    1. Ika South

    APC – 3,877

    PDP – 33,371

     

    1. Ika North East

    APC – 2,303

    PDP – 67,417

     

    1. Patani

    APC – 3,288

    PDP – 19,683

     

    1. Oshimili South

    APC – 2,700

    PDP – 54,766

     

    1. Okpe

    APC – 9,424

    PDP – 20,415

     

    1. Aniocha North

    APC – 4,653

    PDP – 17,054

     

    1. Aniocha South

    APC – 3,138

    PDP – 20,947

     

    1. Isoko South

    APC – 14,259

    PDP – 43,730

     

    1. Oshimili North

    APC – 2,906

    PDP – 37,744

     

    1. Isoko North

    APC – 9,817

    PDP – 29,648

     

    1. Sapele

    APC – 10,457

    PDP – 18,572

     

    1. Ndokwa East

    APC – 4,306

    PDP – 30,670

     

    1. Ughelli South

    APC – 20,233

    PDP – 32,086

     

    1. Udu

    APC – 8,605

    PDP – 9,042

     

    1. Warri South

    APC – 12,982

    PDP – 34,977

     

    1. Bomadi

    APC – 4,437

    PDP – 63,851

     

    1. Uvwie

    APC – 10,467

    PDP – 15,455

     

    1. Warri South West

    APC – 10,906

    PDP – 139,534Updated To 21 LGAs Delta Results

     

    2019 Delta Guber Official Results as Declared By INEC so far. Okowa’s PDP leading in 19 LGAs, while Ogboru’s APC has 2.

     

    1. Ukwuani

    APC – 7264

    PDP – 18,328

     

    1. Ethiope East

    APC – 21,141

    PDP – 11,489

     

    1. Ethiope West

    APC – 6,211

    PDP – 62,044

     

    1. Ika South

    APC – 3,877

    PDP – 33,371

     

    1. Ika North East

    APC – 2,303

    PDP – 67,417

     

    1. Patani

    APC – 3,288

    PDP – 19,683

     

    1. Oshimili South

    APC – 2,700

    PDP – 54,766

     

    1. Okpe

    APC – 9,424

    PDP – 20,415

     

    1. Aniocha North

    APC – 4,653

    PDP – 17,054

     

    1. Aniocha South

    APC – 3,138

    PDP – 20,947

     

    1. Isoko South

    APC – 14,259

    PDP – 43,730

     

    1. Oshimili North

    APC – 2,906

    PDP – 37,744

     

    1. Isoko North

    APC – 9,817

    PDP – 29,648

     

    1. Sapele

    APC – 10,457

    PDP – 18,572

     

    1. Ndokwa East

    APC – 4,306

    PDP – 30,670

     

    1. Ughelli South

    APC – 20,233

    PDP – 32,086

     

    1. Udu

    APC – 8,605

    PDP – 9,042

     

    1. Warri South

    APC – 12,982

    PDP – 34,977

     

    1. Bomadi

    APC – 4,437

    PDP – 63,851

     

    1. Uvwie

    APC – 10,467

    PDP – 15,455

     

    1. Warri South West

    APC – 10,906

    PDP – 139,534

     

    1. Warri North

    APC – 11,116

    PDP – 44,713

     

    1. Ughelli North

    APC – 22,081

    PDP – 19, 045

     

    1. Burutu

    APC – 3,645

    PDP – 49,722

     

    1. Ndokwa West

    APC – 5,722

    PDP – 30,971

  • Okowa reacts to killing of aide

    Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state on Saturday condemned in strong terms the killing of his aide, Mr. Lawrence Ngozi Akpomiemie by suspected assailants on Friday night.

    Governor Okowa in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu in Asaba said the Okowa was deeply saddened by the untimely death of his aide who was killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen in Uvwie local government area of the state.

    “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I mourn the death of Mr Lawrence Ngozi Ijei, who was my aide until his untimely demise. I condole with his wife and family and urge security agencies to investigate the unfortunate incidence with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice.

    “We have alerted the security agencies of some disturbing security situation in parts of the state and wonder what they are doing because this information has been available to them”.

    “We urge Deltans to remain peaceful and maintain the existing peace we have built in the last three and half years,” he added.

    Governor Okowa called on the security agencies to dig deep into the unfortunate incident with a view to apprehending those behind the action.

    The deceased who was Okowa’s Special Assistant on Youth Development was shot dead on Friday around Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

  • Election Violence: Okowa condemns killing of aide

    Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has condemned the killing of one of his aides, Lawrence Ijei, by suspected assailants on Friday.
    Okowa mde the condemnation in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu, on Saturday in Asaba.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ijei, Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development, was killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.
    Okowa, however, tasked security agencies to investigate the incident and fish out the culprits.
    “On behalf of Government and people of Delta State, I mourn the death of Mr Lawrence Ngozi Ijei, who was my aide until his untimely demise.

    “I condole with his wife and family and urge security agencies to investigate the unfortunate incidence with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
    “We have alerted the security agencies of some disturbing security situation in parts of the state and wonder what they are doing because the information had been available to them.
    “We urge Deltans to remain peaceful and maintain the existing peace we have built in the last three and half years,’’ Okowa said.

  • How Gov Okowa’s Special Assistant was shot dead in Delta [Graphic photos]

    The Special Adviser on Youth Development to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Mr Lawrence Ngozi Akpomiemie was on Friday night murdered in cold blood.

    Akpomiemie, popularly known as Ngozi was reportedly shot dead by gunmen in the volatile Ekpan community in Uvwie Local Government Area of state. Before his untimely death, Ngozi had been busy attending various political meetings.

    Relieving details of his last momemts and movements, a source close to the late Ngozi said: “We were together in a meeting in Honourable Evelyn’s place, later in Honourable Solomon Ighrakpata’s place and lastly in Honourable Efe Ofobruku’s place.”

    As if the late Ngozi had an inkling of danger ahead “he objected to the meeting at Efe’s place, he wasn’t comfortable going to Efe’s place but, every other person that was to be in the meeting agreed we should go to Efe’s place and so he couldn’t help it. He joined us. While there, he made mention to us that he was a security target. And after the meeting, we all left for our different destinations.

    “Meanwhile, while in the meeting, he had an uproar with one of us there which was immediately settled. He had an issue with one other person that was with us in that meeting inside Ekpan town last night. Though l was not there but i was told. I am still trying to get full details,” the source said.

    However, further findings by TNG revealed that the deceased was ambushed by arms wielding youths while returning from an outing with a lady suspected to be his girlfriend.

    It will be recalled that before his appointment by Okowa in 2016, Ngozi was allegedly standing trial for sundry crimes, including murder, but was controversially released from prison before being appointed SA on Community and Youth Affairs to the governor.

    His murder last night was the latest in a bloody chapter which has seen a spike in insecurity in Ekpan and Jakpa Road areas of Uvwie LGA.

    It would be recalled that at least six persons were killed in the area in the last couple of weeks in the latest upsurge of violence before the botched February 16 general elections.

    The Delta State Government is yet to officially react to Ngozi’s gruesome death as at the time of filing this report.

  • BREAKING: Gov Okowa’s SA on youth shot dead in Delta [Photos]

    The volatile Ekpan community in Uvwie local government area of Delta state has once again been engulfed in cuddling bloodshed as Special Assistant on Youth Development to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Mr Lawrence Ngozi Akpomiemie, was last night shot dead.

    Akpomiemie, popularly known as Ngozi was reportedly shot dead by gunmen in the volatile Ekpan community.

    Before then he had had a very busy day attending various political meetings. According to TheNewsGuru.com, TNG, source: “we were together in a meeting in Honourable Evelyn’s place, later in Honourable Solomon Ighrakpata’s place and lastly in Honourable Efe Ofobruku’s place.”

    As if the late Ngozi had an inkling of danger ahead “he objected to the meeting at Efe’s place, he wasn’t comfortable going to Efe’s place but, every other person that was to be in the meeting agreed we should go to Efe’s place and so he couldn’t help it. He joined us. While there, he made mention to us he was a security target. And after the meeting, we all left for our different destinations.

    “Meanwhile, while in the meeting, he had an uproar with one of us there which was immediately settled. He had an issue with one other person that was with us in that meeting inside Ekpan town last night. Though l was not there but i was told. I am still trying to get full details.”

    It was learnt that the deceased was ambushed by arms wielding youths while returning from an outing with a lady suspected to be his girlfriend.

    It will be recalled that before his appointment by Okowa in 2016, Ngozi was allegedly standing trial for sundry crimes, including murder, but was controversially released from prison before being appointed SA on Community and Youth Affairs to the governor.

    His murder last night was the latest in a bloody chapter which has seen a spike in insecurity in Ekpan and Jakpa Road areas of Uvwie LGA.

    It would be recalled that at least six persons were killed in the area in the last couple of weeks in the latest upsurge of violence before the botched February 16 general elections.

  • Okowa donates N2m as woman delivers baby girl at campaign rally

    Okowa donates N2m as woman delivers baby girl at campaign rally

    Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has announced a donation of N2 million to a baby that was born at the venue of a governorship campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    Otiri Benjamin of Ward 10 in Ekaka community, Kokori, was on Tuesday delivered of a baby girl at the Council Pavilion, Isiokoko, Ethiope East Local Government Area, with the help of the state government medical team.

    Mr Okowa described the birth as an indication of victory for the PDP candidates at all levels.

    He said: “The birth of the new baby is a sign from God, a victory for all of us.

    “I will open a N2 million account in the bank for the baby,” he said.

    Addressing the large crowd of supporters, Mr Okowa urged the electorate to stay back after voting to defend their votes at the polls.

    He also advised them to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) ready a day before the elections.

    He gave assurance that his administration would continue to execute meaningful projects that would improve the lives of the people.

    The governor said: “Some of the PDP executive members are from Ethiope East, so I urged you not to disappoint them.

    “I know that your brother is also contesting as governor in another political party but I am more of a brother to you.

    “My administration has done a lot of projects in Abraka and other parts of Ethiope East.

    “I am a governor that believes in equity, I have done projects in all the local government areas (LGA) in the state.

    “We have completed the construction of 19.7 kilometre road in Ogulaha, Burutu LGA and in my second tenure, I will do more.

    “I will double the youth and women empowerment and the number of widow beneficiaries in the state,” he said.

    Also, Solomon Funkekeme, the Director-General, Delta PDP Campaign Organisation, urged the people to defend their vote.

    “PDP is an unbrella that can cover everybody, do not allow anybody to deceive you, cast your vote and also defend it at the poll,” he said.

    Sam Oyovbaire, Chairman, Delta Campaign Organisation, urged the people to vote massively for PDP at all levels of the election.

    “We are expecting the highest number of votes from Ethiope East,” Mr Oyovbaire said.

    Highlights of the campaign was the defection of some All Progressive Congress (APC) leaders in the area and their loyalists to PDP.

    The governor later moved to Otu-Jeremi, the administrative headquarters of Ughelli South, where he also solicited their support.

     

  • Photo Story: Okowa, Uduaghan, Ogboru, others welcome Buhari to APC campaign in Delta

    Photo Story: Okowa, Uduaghan, Ogboru, others welcome Buhari to APC campaign in Delta

    Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday received President Muhammadu Buhari to the flag off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign in the state.

    The governor in company of his predecessor, Emmanuel Uduaghan who recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC received the president and his entourage.

    The APC gubernatorial candidate, Great Ogboru was also among party faithfuls that welcomed the president.

    See pictures below:

     

     

     

  • Delta 2019: Okowa, Ogboru, 47 other governorship candidates sign peace accord

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has facilitated the signing of peace accord by political parties and their governorship candidates in Delta State.

    Among the political parties that entered into the peace agreement is the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, which has Dr Ifeanyi Okowa as its governorship candidate and the main opposition party in the state, All Progressives Congress, APC which has Chief Great Ogboru as its candidate among 47 others.

    The Acting Administrative Secretary of INEC in the state, Mr Felix Enabor, who briefed newsmen said the peace accord, signed by chairmen of political parties and their governorship candidates, was meant to ensure that the forthcoming elections were conducted in a peaceful atmosphere.

    He assured all contestants of the commission’s neutrality before, during and after the elections.

    “Our goal is to deliver free , fair , credible and conclusive elections . But the enabling environment must be given to the commission to do its work properly and serve you well ,” he said .

    Enabor disclosed that 49 political parties would be participating in the governorship election in the state .

    He also disclosed that 2 ,823 ,161 voters were registered by the commission in the state , adding that 465 , 317 PVCs had yet to be collected.

    The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Anthony Ogbizi, said the meeting between INEC and political parties was to ensure peaceful, free and fair elections.

    He called on political parties to warn their supporters against violence as the police would not hesitate to arrest anyone found instigating violence.

    He said, “This meeting is to remind the political parties and their supporters to ensure peaceful and free elections in 2019 because where trouble erupts, we will not hesitate to advise INEC to cancel or postpone election in that area.

    “As a command, we have prepared to provide adequate security during and after the elections. It is to tell you that election is not a do -or – die affair. Please cooperate with us and call your supporters to order.”

    Also the state coordinator of National Youth Service Corps, Mr Ayodele Benjamin, reminded politicians that corps members who would participate in the elections were their children that should be protected .

    “You are aware that NYSC is a major stakeholder in the conduct of elections in Nigeria. Therefore, I appeal to the parents and politicians to remember that these corps members are your people . We don’ t want to receive corpses after the elections, ” he said .

  • 2019: Omu will defeat Okowa, Ogboru in Delta governorship debate – AGAP

    2019: Omu will defeat Okowa, Ogboru in Delta governorship debate – AGAP

    Ahead of the 2019 general elections,the All Grand Alliance Party (AGAP) Delta State Chapter, has boasted that its Governorship Candidate, Chief Brando Omu will defeat the Delta State Governor, Senator Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru of the the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the planned Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council Governorship debate.

    AGAP Chairman in Delta State, Prince Alex Oyoro made the assertion in an acceptance letter addressed to the Chairman of NUJ Delta State Council, Comrade Michael ikeogwu, conveying the readiness of AGAP to participate in the planned NUJ Delta Gubernatorial Debate billed to hold on a date to be announced soon.

    According to the letter signed by Prince Alex Oyoro, “AGAP accepts in good fate, the invitation by the NUJ Delta State Council to participate in the governorship debate with open hearts. Our Candidate is very ready to face and stand governorship candidates of other political parties.”

    “I am confident, our governorship candidate will floor Governor Okowa, Chief Ogboru and any other person both at the NUJ debate and at the elections. They’re not the match of Our gubernatorial candidate.”

    Prince Oyoro said AGAP will ensure it showcase its manifestoes and the stuff that is made of Chief Brando Omu, the AGAP gubernatorial candidate to convince Deltans that they are the party to beat in the State come March 2nd, 2019.

    Prince Oyoro commended the NUJ for its bold step in organizing the debate for the governorship candidates in the State stressing that it will afford all the parties the opportunities to market their candidates.

    He enjoined party faithful across the State to besiege the venue of the debate with their Permanent Voter’s Card on display and cheer up its gubernatorial candidate to intimidate and drive cold into the spines of Governor Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa and Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru of the APC.

    Prince Oyoro said the PDP should be ready to show Deltans their achievements for sixteen years reign in the State that would warrant the Party to continue in office.

    He also challenge the APC to come and show Deltans what it has to do different in Delta State when it has failed woefully at the National level with so much suffering in the land. He added that the option remains AGAP as the Party has the magic wand to Fix Delta.

  • Delta 2019: Focus on grassroot campaign, Okowa tells PDP supporters

    Governor​ Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has urged Peoples Democratic Party supporters in the state to embark on aggressive grassroots-based campaign ahead of the general elections.

    Okowa gave the advice on Saturday at the Delta PDP political rally in Koko, Warri North Local Government Area.

    He said his ambition to seek re-election was to ensure peace and equity in the power rotation as agreed by the people of the state.

    “My second term ambition is not just for Okowa, but for peace and equity in power rotation in the state,” he said.

    The governor said his administration had done so much. He added that his re-election would enable him to consolidate on the achievements.

    “I want you people to move from one house to another, campaigning for the PDP.

    “I will also want you to vote for all the PDP candidates in Delta and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar at the presidential level.

    “In the last one year, the state revenue has increased and this has also translated into massive infrastructure development in the state.

    “We have been able to construct three roads in Koko and we want to consolidate on these achievements.

    “Above all, I urge you to pray to the Almighty God because we cannot do anything without Him,” he said.

    Earlier, the deputy governor of the state, Kingsley Otuaro, urged the people to vote enmasse for the party in the general elections.

    Also, the PDP chairman in Delta, Mr Kingsley Esiso, said Okowa deserved second term in view of the established principle of equity in power rotation in the state.

    He urged the people to vote massively for the party from the presidential level to the House of Assembly level.