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  • Elections: Uduaghan places Oborevwori above all guber contestants, says, he is the best

    Elections: Uduaghan places Oborevwori above all guber contestants, says, he is the best

    Ex-Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has described the State PDP Governorship Candidate for the 2023 general elections, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as the best candidate among all guber contestants in the state as from May 29th, 2023 and urged Deltans to vote for him massively.

    Speaking on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at the Palace of the Odiologbo of Owhe Kingdom in Otor Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State, where Rt Hon Oborevwori had gone for royal blessings from Isoko Traditional Rulers, the former Governor said that the State PDP Governorship Candidate is tested and trusted.

    While saying that the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate worked under him when he was a governor, Dr Uduaghan stated that he is a very humble person and that Deltans will not regret making him their next Governor.

    “Our royal fathers, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is well known in the state for his humility. He has a wonderful crisis management skills. He worked with me as Special Adviser on Security and he made sure the state was safe for investors. He is a man of the people and he can interact with anybody. Power belongs to God and there is no transition that is always easy and Rt Hon Oborevwori has had his fare share. People will blackmail you and carry so many rumours here and there about you”, the former Governor said.

    He added that; Our Governorship Candidate has passed the heat, he has paid his dues and now ready to face the task of piloting the affairs of the state as a governor. I trust him, he will not fail Deltans and I will not be here if I do not trust him. He has the capacity and well prepared to lead the state. I want to assure our respected royal fathers that he is the best Governorship Candidate to rule our dear state. I am standing on behalf of all well meaning Deltans, I am bold to say that he is the right man for the job. I want to appeal to you to tell your subjects in your various kingdoms to vote him and all other PDP candidates”.

    While speaking, Rt Hon Oborevwori said that; “I want to be Governor for all Deltans and Isoko nation will not be left out. I am a Pan Deltan and a unifer. I am coming to do more for Deltans from where our governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of PDP, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa will stop in May 29th, 2023.

    “Please, vote for me, vote for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Governor Ifeanyi because that is the ticket that will rescue the nation. Our people should vote for all candidates of the PDP”, he said.

    Responding on behalf of other monarchs, the Chief Host and Vice Chairman of Isoko Traditional Rulers, HRM Romanus Ejirememe Inana, the Odiologbo of Owhe Kingdom, implored the Gubernatorial Candidate to remember the Isoko nation when he gets to Government House, adding that; “We will support your aspiration and run inclusive government when you are elected Governor. We will give you the needed support and as Traditional Rulers, we want to play pivotal role in your government”.

    The Chairman, Isoko Traditional Rulers Council, HRM. Anthony William Ovrawah Asanido 1 of Oleh Kingdom who offered prayers for the Governorship Candidate wished him well.

    The State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Oborevwori who also met with members of the Delta Ijaw Traditional Forum for their blessings, commended the monarchs for their support.

    According to him, Governor Okowa had done extremely well for the people in the riverine communities and other parts of the state, saying that; “but the government that is coming will do more for the riverine people and other Deltans. Continue to maintain the peace in your various kingdoms. I can manage the state effectively and so tell your subjects to vote PDP all the way because other parties do not have anything to offer. The Atiku Abubakar and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa ticket will make our country to work again”.

    The Chairman of Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum His Royal Majesty, Elder ( Captain) Timiyan (JP), Agbonu Torububor 1, the Paramount Ruler of Ogulagha Kingdom, whose Palace the meeting was held said that; “You are a Speaker well respected and as a grassroot politician, there is no doubt that you will remember the riverine area in terms of development and also spread development to the three Senatorial Districts in the State. Use the oil money to develop the people producing the oil. Things are going to be better for Nigerians if PDP comes on board again”.

    Prayers were offered to the Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori by the Isoko and Ijaw Royal Fathers.

  • Gov Okowa, Omo-Agege, Uduaghan, Oborevwori, Gbagi, others grace Fr. Ewherido’s Ordination as Catholic Bishop Of Warri

    Gov Okowa, Omo-Agege, Uduaghan, Oborevwori, Gbagi, others grace Fr. Ewherido’s Ordination as Catholic Bishop Of Warri

    Warri lights up at the episcopal ordination and installation ceremony of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Anthony Ewherido as the new Catholic Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State is now underway.

    The ceremony is ongoing at the Holy Martyr of Uganda Minor Seminary, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

    The installation ceremony which is being attended by several dignitaries including the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, represented by his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Ovie Agas; immediate past Governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan; Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and former minister of state for education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi.

    Also in attendance are revered traditional rulers from across the state including; His Royal Majesty, Abe 1, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom; Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 111; Paramount Ruler of Seimbiri Kingdom
    King Charles Ayemi- Botu; HRM Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, Owawha 1; His Royal Majesty, Ogurime-rime, Ukori I; His Royal Majesty, Odionlogbo of Oleh Kingdom; His Royal Majesty, Ovie of Ozoro Kingdom; immediate past President-General of Urhobo Progress Union, Olorogun Moses Taiga and former minister of information, Prof Sam Oyovbaire.

    Other dignitaries including members of the State House of Assembly including Hon. Reuben Izeze are attending the ceremony. Renowned journalist and former Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Mideno Bayagbon and hundreds of priests.

    The ordination mass is being celebrated by the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria , who is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Nigeria, Antonio Guido Filipazzi and host of Catholic Cardinals and Bishops.

    Ewherido, a former Rector of the SS Peter & Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan, was appointed Bishop-elect December, 28, 2022 by Pope Francis.

     

    Details shortly…

  • Just In: Ibori,Gen Nwanchukwu, Okowa’s wife, Oguma, others grace Uduaghan’s father -in-law burial

    Just In: Ibori,Gen Nwanchukwu, Okowa’s wife, Oguma, others grace Uduaghan’s father -in-law burial

    Powerful Nigerians, Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, General Ike Nwanchukwu, rtd, wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa, Deputy Governor, Kingsley Otuaro and others attended the ongoing burial ceremony of former Military Administrator of Old Ondo State and father-in-law to Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, immediate past Governor of Delta State, Brigadier General Sunday Tuoyo, at the First Baptist Church, Warri, Delta State.

    The body of Brigadier General Tuoyo, father to former Delta First Lady and wife of former Governor Uduaghan, Deaconess (Mrs) Rolly Uduaghan, arrived the Church for final burial rites at 11am.

    A brown casket conveying the remains of the deceased was dressed in the Nigerian flag colours with his military uniform and carried into the Church by serving senior military officers.

    Dignitaries including wife of the state governor, Dame Edith Okowa; Deputy Governor Kingsley Otuaro; former Governor James Ibori; Senator representing Delta South, Senator James Manager; former Delta Chief Judge, Justice Roseline Bozino; General Ike Nwachukwu and Olorogun John Oguma.
    Others present are; Engr. Omatsuli Tuoyo, Hon. Joel Thomas-Onowhakpo, Hon. Chris Oghenechovwen, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, Dr. Alex Ideh and other political chieftains from different political parties including PDP and APC.

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  • 2023: Okowa hails Uduaghan for reconciling members of Delta PDP

    2023: Okowa hails Uduaghan for reconciling members of Delta PDP

    Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta State,

    Ifeanyi Okowa, has hailed his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, for his contributions to the party’s campaigns.

    Speaking on Wednesday at PDP campaign rallies at Ogbe-Ijoh in Warri South-West and Udu Local Government Areas of the State, Okowa stated that the PDP is happy with the way the former Governor is reconciling members of the party.

    “The work you (Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan) are doing in reconciling members of our party, we are happy with it and we can’t thank you enough,” Okowa told Uduaghan.

    At the rallies, the Governor deplored the abandonment of the Gas Revolution Industrial Park project in Ogidigben in the State by the ruling All Progressives Congress’s (APC’s) Federal Government.

    He also slammed the APC administration for the moribund Delta Steel Company, Ovwian-Aladja now Premium Steel Company.

    He said that as important as the gas revolution park was to the nation and the world, the Buhari administration had failed to ensure its realisation.

    He pointed out that the world was moving towards gas as an alternative energy source, but lamented that the Federal Government’s ineptitude had put the gas project in jeopardy.

    The PDP Vice-Presidential candidate, however, assured that the Atiku-Okowa ticket would make the project a top priority when elected.

    According to him, when optimally harnessed, the gas potential in Warri South-West Local Government Area and other oil-bearing communities would significantly boost the nation’s economy and the State as well as the Local Government Area.

    He said that the APC administration lacked creative ideas on how to diversify the economic base of the nation which would have put the nation on a pedestal of sustainable growth and development.

    “For over seven and half years, the APC-led administration has failed to bring the Gas Revolution Industrial Park in Ogidigben to reality because they don’t understand the economic potential of the project.

    “This is why we must have our own person in Abuja so that we can ensure the commencement of the project.

    “Let’s vote for the PDP to ensure the realisation of the project. It will be one of the major projects we will embark on once we take over.

    “The whole world is moving towards gas and we have it in abundance and I can assure you that we will focus on it because many countries are looking for gas and we have it in abundance.

    “If elected, the Federal Government, under the PDP would pay special attention to the enormous gas in Warri South-West Local Government which has been abandoned by the APC administration.

    “A PDP Federal Government, if elected, would harness the vast gas potential in the area and other oil-bearing communities in the country to strengthen the economic base of the nation which will also trickle down to the Local Government Areas that produce oil.

    “APC has finished Nigeria with their inept administration and we will not allow them to kill us before we act. So, let us vote them out with our PVCs,” the Governor stated.

    On Delta Steel Company, Ovwian-Aladja, Okowa assured that the PDP would join hands with the core investor, Premium Steel, to revive the moribund company.

    “We are already talking to Premium Steel; the State Government may invest in the company for the sake of our people that will be employed there,” he stated.

    Deputy Governor of the State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, said he was grateful to Governor Okowa for the construction of the Aladja-Isaba road, Madagho Sport road, and interventions at the Maritime University, Okerenkoko.

    Otuaro said Warri South-West would not disappoint the party, and assured that they would vote for all candidates of the party as they had always done.

    Former Governor of the State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, lauded the people of Warri South-West for being very peaceful and commended Okowa and Otuaro for their contributions to peace and development of the area.

    At Udu, the former Governor decried the mismanagement of Delta Steel Company, Ovwian-Aladja, and urged the Vice-Presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, to work towards reviving the company, when elected.

    Governorship candidate of the party, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, commended Otuaro for his laudable contributions to the governance of the State, assuring that he would advance the State further with his M.O.R.E. Agenda.

    He said the party had never lost an election in Warri South-West and urged them to maintain the status.

    In his remarks, State Chairman of the party, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso, said Deltans had resolved not to vote for people with questionable characters.

    He said that Deltans would vote for Sheriff Oborevwori as Governor because he would live with the people and transform the State with more development projects.

    Director of the State Campaign Council, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, commended the people for their consistent support for the party since 1999 and urged them to vote for all candidates of the party in the forthcoming elections.

    At Otor-Udu, a former APC chieftain and aide of the Deputy President of the Senate, Benjamin Sharta, along with hundreds of his supporters, dumped the APC for the PDP.

    He said that they left the APC because of the dictatorial leadership style of APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the lack of progress in the party.

  • Former SSG condoles Uduaghan over Father-In-Law’s death

    Former SSG condoles Uduaghan over Father-In-Law’s death

    A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has commiserated with the immediate past Governor of the State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan over the death of his father-in-law, Brig. – Gen. Sunny Esijolomi Tuoyo rtd.

    Tuoyo, a former Military Administrator of old Ondo State during the military era, passed on in Lagos at the age of 84. He was the father of Uduaghan’s wife, Roli.

    In a condolence message issued in Asaba, Macaulay noted that the passing of Pa Tuoyo was a great loss to the two families of Uduaghan and Tuoyo as well as the Itsekiri nation and the military.

    Besides, he said that as a professional soldier who rose to the top rank Level, Gen. Tuoyo contributed its quota to the feats attained by the Nigerian military and in turn the growth and development of the country.

    In addition, the former SSG acknowledged that the deceased raised a decent family including a former first lady of the State.

    “Though it is painful to lose a loved one, the family should rejoice over the fact that he lived a fulfilled life having made it to the top echelon of his chosen career, the military as well as emerge the Governor of a State,” he stated.

    Macaulay prayed to God Almighty to grant the soul eternal rest as well as give the children, the Uduaghans, the Tuoyos, the Itsekiri nation and the military, the fortitude to bear the loss.

  • 2023: Uduaghan continues his reconciliatory moves, hosts Urhobo PDP stakeholders(Photos)

    2023: Uduaghan continues his reconciliatory moves, hosts Urhobo PDP stakeholders(Photos)

    The Immediate past Governor of Delta State and Chieftain of the PDP, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan continued his reconciliatory moves on Tuesday at Jesse Town where he hosted Urhobo PDP critical stakeholders at the country home of Chief John Obukhowko Nani, DESOPADEC Executive Director of Finance and Deputy Director, Delta Central, Delta State PDP Election Management Committee.

    Uduaghan met with PDP leaders of Urhobo extraction drawn from all three Federal Constituencies as part of his recent move to unite aggrieved leaders and stakeholders of the PDP ahead of the 2023 general elections.

    The former number one Delta citizen spoke in unbroken Urhobo language appealed to the leaders to do everything within their reach to ensure the PDP stands taller in Delta Central especially as the PDP Governorship candidate, their son, Rt.Hon. Sheriff F.O Oborevwori hails from the District.

    He cautioned that the PDP is facing a tougher hurdle in the build up to the election due to the new provisions of the electoral law and adroitness of old political foes squaring up against the state ruling party in several opposition platforms.

    He took time to emphasize the importance of “togetherness” in terms of working assiduously for the emergence of Atiku/Okowa as President and Vice-President and Sheriff/Onyeme as Governor and Deputy as well as other positions which is encased in the 5 over 5 mantra of the PDP rather than “vengeance” which could result in 3 over 5 or 4 over 5.

    The former two termed Governor opined that anything short of 5 over 5 for the PDP will be very calamitous not just for the party but also affect anyone who goes against the party. He cautioned seriously against it.

    Various leaders from all three federal constituencies comprising the Ethiopes, OSU, the Ughellis/Udu took turns to air their views about the primaries while also corroborating and acknowledging the importance of heeding the admonishment of the immediate past Governor whom they confessed is Godsent at a time the party needed a unifier and excellent peacemaker to rally support for all candidates of the PDP ahead of next year’s elections.

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  • 2023: Uduaghan on the march again, hosts Burutu PDP(Photos)

    2023: Uduaghan on the march again, hosts Burutu PDP(Photos)

     

    Former Delta State number one citizen, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, on Sunday hosted leaders and party faithfuls from Burutu LGA at his GRA Warri residence as part of his peace move to reconcile aggrieved members of the PDP ahead of the 2023 general elections.

    Uduaghan in his usual display of rare humility among politicians narrated his political journey as an illustration that God can pick anybody despite our preferences to fill in any position. He agreed that qualification can give an advantage but it is not the only determinant because all power belongs to God.

    Admittedly, the former Governor said it is always painful when one loses a contest but the reality is that there are always winners and losers in every contest.

    He maintained that the attitude of the winners can make all the differences – either preventing people from leaving a party or further causing polarization as is evident in the many fallouts from the party primaries. But he assured that before the elections, the big PDP family will be united because there has been progress in the peace moves across the state.

    He tasked all those who clinched party tickets across all levels to reach out to their opponents, admonishing that a simple phone call or visit will calm aggrieved hearts because everyone spent money.

    The leader of Delta South also used the opportunity to appeal to all those aggrieved not to leave or work against the party assuring that the position might reach them in the next contest because politics is a very slippery venture.

  • 2023: Uduaghan’s peace moves hits Isoko, meets critical stakeholders

    2023: Uduaghan’s peace moves hits Isoko, meets critical stakeholders

     

    The peace moves to reconcile all aggrieved PDP critical stakeholders as Ex-Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan meets Chief Solomon Ogba, Askia Ogieh, Pastor Jonathan Ukodhiko and other aggrieved Isoko PDP leaders.

    Recall that before this recent move the former number one citizen had hosted all PDP stalwarts in his country home where he bared his mind on the way forward.

    Uduaghan, on Sunday met with leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Isoko North and South Local Government Areas of the state over the disagreement among leaders of the party in the area.

    Uduaghan, who called for unity and peace among party leaders in the area, stressed that PDP needs a united house as the party go into the 2023 general elections in the state.

    The peace meeting was held at the residence of the former governor and was attended by prominent leaders of the party including the PDP House of Representatives’ candidate for Isoko Federal Constituency, Engr. Jonathan Ukodhiko and development activist, Afahokor Akpovienehe Duncan.

    Other PDP leaders at the meeting include former Commissioner of Sports, Chief Solomon Ogba; former Delta PDP chairman, Elder Emmanuel Ogidi; Delta South PDP Chairman, Chief Julius Takeme; former chairman of Isoko North, Elder Emmanuel Egbabor and Dr. Paul Oweh.

    Also in attendance were Bernard Odior Esq., Hon. Prince Johnson Erijo, Dr. Evelyn Aluta Esq., Hon. Christian Itire, Isoko North LGA chairman, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, Hon Victor Asasa, Isoko South LGA Chairman and a host of others.

    Also recall that after the conduct of the PDP primaries, the party in Isoko Nation had been factionalised along interest lines with some aggrieved leaders vowing not to work for the party’s victory in next year’s elections.

    However, Uduaghan confirmed holding the peace meeting in a statement issued on Sunday by his Media Assistant, Monoyo Edon.

    The statement said the former governor invited leaders from both sides across the two LGAs to chart a way forward to resolving the crisis in Isokoland, admonishing that the party cannot go into the forthcoming election with a divided house.

    According to the statement, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, the Immediate Past Governor of Delta State and Chieftain of the PDP earlier today (Sunday) at his Warri GRA residence hosted PDP leaders of Isoko extraction as part of his recent move to unite aggrieved leaders and stakeholders of the PDP ahead of the 2023 general elections.

    “The leaders had expressed confidence in the capacity of the two-term former Governor to resolve the issues not just in Isoko but also across the state and urged him not to be discouraged.

    “Dr. Uduaghan pledged to host subsequent meetings with the leaders with a view to seeing thatthe leadership crises is resolved completely ahead of the 2023 elections.”

  • Breaking: Ex-Gov of Delta State, Uduaghan calls on PDP stalwarts to support members vying for positions

    Breaking: Ex-Gov of Delta State, Uduaghan calls on PDP stalwarts to support members vying for positions

    …says don’t give our collective mandate to others they won’t recognize us

    Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, on Saturday, calls on all critical stakeholders and prominent stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to support all candidates of the party aiming for positions in 2023, including governor Ifeanyi Okowa who is the vice presidential candidate of the party.

    The former Delta number one citizen made this disclosure at the Delta South Stakeholders and Leaders confab to flag off of ward-to-ward campaign of the party for the 2023 general election held at his Warri country home.

    Apparently this development confirms the fact that both Uduaghan and James Ibori, also a former governor of the state were politically aligned to Okowa.

    Uduaghan arranged for the meeting as this was his first public appearance in a political meeting after the governorship and presidential primaries of the party.

    In his remarks at the meeting, Uduaghan stated that: “We must all come together and deliver our candidate.

    “I am saying this with all seriousness and from the inner part of my heart. I am old enough in the politics of Delta State to assess people so I know those who are sincere and those who are not sincere.

    ” It will benefit us more to deliver our candidate than deliver a candidate of another party. I am saying this from experience and that’s what will happen.

    ” If you deliver a new candidate he will satisfy his people first before you”.

     

  • Macaulay rejoices with Uduaghan on his 67th birthday

    Macaulay rejoices with Uduaghan on his 67th birthday

    A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has felicitated with the immediate past Governor of the State, Dr. Emmanuel E. Uduaghan on his 67th birth anniversary.

    In a goodwill message issued in Asaba, Macaulay particularly rejoiced with him that years after leaving office, the two-term Governor of the State was still up and doing.

    He extoled the former Governor’s virtues and feats while in office noting that he remains one of the leaders of the State.

    “As one of our leaders and one of those that have contributed their quota to the success story of our dear State, I celebrate this unique day of yours and salute you for your commitment to the people.”

    He thanked God Almighty for the strength and enablement granted the former Governor and prayed to God to keep him in divine health, contentment, peace of mind and wisdom to continue to work for humanity and the State in particular.