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Delta 2023: We Share Common Destiny, Ndokwa Nation Tell Ijaw As Bozimo Calls For Fairness, Justice

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4 years ago

July 15, 2021

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The people of Ndokwa nation in Delta North Senatorial District have stated that they share common destiny and same story of deprivation with the Ijaw of the state as a people grappling with multifaceted challenges of underdevelopment and environmental degradation.

The remark was made by Brigadier Gen. Mike Ndubuisi (Rtd), President General of Ndokwa Neku Union, highest socio-cultural organisation of Ndokwa nation in Delta State on Wednesday 14th of June 2021 during a consultation visit by the Delta Ijaw for Governor 2023 lobby team at Ezhionum community in Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state.

Gen. Ndubuisi commended the Ijaw delegation for the seriousness displayed in their lobby to produce the next governor of the state.

He stated: “Looking at the list of members from your team, we can see the seriousness of the Ijaw ahead of 2023.”

According to him, the Ndokwa, like the Ijaw in the state, speak with one voice, noting that he would convey their appeal to the Ndokwa nation and take the right decision at the appropriate time.

In her remarks, Prof. Julie Umukoro, National Woman Leader of Ndokwa Neku expressed hope that the visit will mark a new beginning in Ndokwa quest for justice.

Earlier, leader of the Ijaw delegation, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo appealed to the Ndokwa nation to give full support to the Ijaw governorship bid come 2023.

Bozimo who spoke on behalf of the Delta Ijaw for Governor 2023 lobby team noted that the Ijaw speaking people and Ndokwa nation are people with peculiar challenges and that a governor of Ijaw extraction would appreciate the peculiar challenges of the Ndokwa nation and do the needful.

Alaowei Bozimo who reiterated that the Ijaw have been supporting others in their governorship bid by voting across all the senatorial districts and ethnic nationalities since the creation of the state, made a case for the Ijaw to be supported to produce governor of Delta State in 2023.

Elder Bozimo further informed the Ndokwa nation that three capable Ijaw sons, namely: His Excellency, Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sen. James Manager, Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District and Dr. Braduce Amakazi Angozi, former commissioner for Agriculture, Delta State and Chairman of Burutu LGA have indictaed their interest to contest the 2023 governorship election.

He expressed his confidence in the capacity of the trio to govern the state, if given the opportunity.

Sounding philosophical, Bozimo said there is time and season for everything, saying “this is our time and season: I believe that the hand of God is deeply involved in this Ijaw for 2023 governorship because all the narratives favour the Ijawn. We will all dance to Asaba to install a new king in the Government House who will be an Ijaw man, our God specialises in impossibilities,” he said!

On zoning, Alaowei Broderick stated: “Power has gone round to all the three senatorial districts in Delta State, hence it is not out of place for an Ijaw man from the Delta South Senatorial District to become governor come 2023, the Ijaw have sacrificed a lot economically, politically and otherwise to merit the governor of Delta State come 2023 (Sic).

“This is not an ethnic matter, we are part of Delta State hence we should be given a sense of belonging. We have competent aspirants that can deliver and that those who disregarded zoning in the past and contested all Governorship elections in the state have no moral justification to talk about zoning.”

He further commended Governor Okowa for his clarification on the issue of zoning in the state and the circumstances of his emergence as governor of Delta State.

Those in the delegation delegation include: Gen. Broderick Demeyeibo (rtd); Dr. Barry Gbe, Commissioner for Economic Planning, Delta State;
Hon. Daniel O. Yingi, Special Adviser, Nominee; Chief J.T Government, Chairman, Governoring Board, Delta State School of Marine Technology Burutu; Barr. Newworld Safugha, Executive Assistant to the Governor, Renewable Energy.

Others include: Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Member, SPEB, Barr. David P. Ekerokosu; Chief James Nieketein;
Hon. Collins Olorogun; Eng. Ezonfade Oyakemeagbegha, INC Publicity Secretary; Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete – IYC Western Zone Chairman; Hon. Joel Bisina PhD; Eric Omare; Roland Oweilaemi;
Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete – IYC Western Zone Chairman among others.

The Ndokwa Neku Union was represented by, Dr. Chukwumeke Ojieh, Sec.Gen; Prof. Julie Umukoro, Woman Leader; Engr. Eugene Agadaga- P.R.O; Mr. Ifeanyi Odachi-Youth Leader.

Other dignitaries are: Maj. Agali (Rtd), Chief V.O.T Abanum; Engr. Meshach Ochonogor; Chief Enejide; Mr. Timothy Umukoro; Ogbuefi Efe; Hon. Oji; Chief Mrs Rita Enu; Barr. Mrs Omude,b Hon. (Mrs); Egbune-j Vice Chairman Ukwani L.G. A, Chief Prince Obi Nzekwu President of Ndokwa Clans among others.

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FULL LIST: APC Sweeps Rivers Elections, Wins 20 Of 23 LGAs

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11 hours ago

August 31, 2025

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The All Progressives Congress has emerged victorious in a landslide victory in the Saturday Rivers State local government elections, securing 20 out of the 23 LGAs.

According to The PUNCH, the Chairman, Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Dr Michael Odey, announced the results at the commission’s Headquarters along Aba Road in Port Harcourt on Sunday afternoon.

According to Odey, the Peoples Democratic Party managed to clinch the remaining three LGAs.

The full list of chairpersons-elect is as follows:

1. Abua/Odual: Ofori Owolabi (APC)

2. Ahoada East: Solomon Achoma (APC)

3. Ahoada West: Eugene Epelle (APC)

4. Akuku Toru: Bob Fubara (APC)

5. Andoni: Lucky Promise (APC)

6. Asari Toru: George Onegiyeofori (APC)

7. Bonny: Abinye Blessing Pepple (APC)

8. Degema: Michael John Williams (APC)

9. Eleme: Obarilomate Ollor (APC)

10. Emohua: Chidi Loyd (APC)

11. Etche: Njoku Boniface (APC)

12. Gokana: Dekor Confidence (APC)

13. Ikwerre: Charles Wobodo (APC)

14. Khana: Bariere Thomas (APC)

15. Obio/Akpor: Gift Worlu (PDP)

16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni: Shedrach Ogbogu (PDP)

17. Ogu/Bolo: Vincent Nemioboka (APC)

18. Okrika: Akuro Tobin (APC)

19. Omuma: Obasi Uchechwuku (APC)

20. Opobo/Nkoro: James A. James (APC)

21. Oyigbo: Okechukwu Akara (APC)

22. PHALGA: Allwell Ihunda (PDP)

23. Tai: Mbakpone Okpe (APC)

The RSIEC Chairman also disclosed that certificates of return will be presented to the winners on Monday, September 1.

This election marks the first time the APC has gained such dominance in Rivers State since the return of democracy in 1999.

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Keyamo Warns PDP Against Fielding Jonathan, Obi In 2027

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12 hours ago

August 31, 2025

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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party risks serious setbacks in its 2027 presidential strategy if it opts for former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Anambra governor Peter Obi as its standard-bearer.

In a long post on his X account on Sunday, Keyamo said the opposition party remains in a “non-enviable position” after failing to zone its 2023 ticket to the South, a decision he said cost the PDP support in its traditional strongholds in the South-South and South-East.

Keyamo argued that nominating Jonathan carries a constitutional danger tied to section 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which he suggested could bar anyone sworn in twice as president from contesting again.

“If he is fielded, the Party runs the RISK of NOT HAVING A CANDIDATE AT ALL,” Keyamo wrote, warning that such a legal challenge would ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.

“The constitutional amendment was made AFTER the court judgment which cleared him (Jonathan) to run in 2015, so nothing is decided yet on that new amendment, hence I use the word ‘RISK’ advisedly. All the arguments as to whether the section can be interpreted to affect him will not be decided on Social Media, but at the Supreme Court.

“If he is barred from running AFTER nominations have closed and the PDP is declared as having no candidate, nobody should scream ‘judiciary is corrupt’ because such a large party saw the judicial danger ahead and deliberately ignored it.”

He added that the party would bear responsibility if it ignored the legal risk and lost its candidacy after nominations closed.

“All the arguments … will not be decided on social media, but at the Supreme Court,” he said.

Keyamo also dismissed the likelihood of a successful South-West flagbearer for the PDP.

“If the PDP decides to field its most attractive S/West candidate, no other region of the country will vote for a fresh Yoruba candidate who would be eligible for a fresh two terms in office.

“And that candidate will battle with the well-oiled APC structures in the S/West. You need a majority of at least 3 to 4 regions in Nigeria to win the Presidency.”

On Peter Obi, the minister said bringing the former Labour Party candidate into the PDP fold would not solve the party’s problems.

He suggested doubts about Obi’s credibility, plus his past one-term pledge, could dilute support among his core followers.

“The principled ones amongst the ‘obidients’ will see him as going back to his vomit … and may not be too vociferous in their support anymore,” Keyamo wrote.

Concluding his assessment, the minister blamed the PDP’s current predicament on what he called its “original sin” of not zoning the 2023 ticket to the South.

“The young social media warriors may lampoon anyone talking about these zoning sentiments, but that is the REALITY of our politics,” he said, adding that unless “something EXTRAORDINARY happens, the Party may have to wait till 2031.”

The PDP has not publicly responded to Keyamo’s comments.

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Ex-Tinubu Campaign Coordinator Resigns From APC

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12 hours ago

August 31, 2025

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The former Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign Coordinator in Zamfara State, Senator Kabiru Marafa has confirmed his resignation from the All Progressives Congress.

Marafa, who confirmed his registration to Channels Television via text message on Sunday, left the ruling party after a meeting with his political structure last Wednesday and Thursday.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the leaders of the group unanimously resolved to dump the APC over what they described as injustice, neglect, and worsening insecurity in Zamfara State.

They expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security situation, citing recent statistics that placed Zamfara as the state with the highest number of kidnapping cases in the country.

The group also accused the Federal Government of politicising insecurity during the recent Kaura Namoda bye-election, alleging that security forces were deployed to secure the APC’s electoral victory rather than protect lives.

“The entire structure with all its supporters hereby formally resigns from the All Progressives Congress in protest against the sustained injustice, mistrust, marginalisation, and deliberate neglect of Zamfara State and its people. We shall, in due course, announce our next political direction, guided by the collective interest of the good people of Zamfara State,” the communiqué, issued on Friday, partly read.

On political appointments, Marafa’s loyalists faulted what they termed the deliberate marginalisation of Zamfara, despite the state’s contribution to the APC’s 2023 presidential victory.

They noted that while other states in the North-West secured multiple ministerial slots, Zamfara got only one, and communities devastated by banditry attacks have received little or no federal intervention.

The statement, signed by Comrade Bashir Muhammad Mafara (Chairman) and Dr. Mannir Bature Tsafe (Secretary), added that the group will soon announce its next political direction in line with the aspirations of the Zamfara people.