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Delta 2023: Ijaw Clamour To Produce Gov Not Out Of Place – Uduaghan

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4 years ago

July 17, 2021

Former governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has said clamour by the Ijaw speaking people of the state to produce the next governor was not out of place but very critical.

Uduaghan who stated this when he received a high powered delegation led by Alaowei Broderick Bozimo on behalf of the Delta Ijaw for Governor 2023 Lobby Team at his home in Warri, admitted that the Ijaw supported him to be Governor from 2007 to 2015.

The former governor who noted that the itsekiri are more closer to the Ijaw as an ethnic group, expressed joy that the Ijaw speaking people are now coming together politically to speak in one voice and expressed hope that they (Ijaw) will trim their sons who are interested in becoming governor to one for easy marketing.

“I am happy that the ijaw people politically are coming together to say first we want this position. Secondly, these are the people interested in the position and I want to advice that you go and trim those who are interested and make it one, it will make it marketable,” he noted.

He said the trio of the Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, Senator James Manager and Dr Braduze Angozi who have indicated interest are all eminently qualified to govern the state.

“The three names you have mentioned are all well known to us, they are capable, anyone of them.”

The former Governor said as an individual, he had an already answer for the request of the ijaw for Governor in 2023 but he needed to consult with the Itsekiri nation after which he will get back to them on their position because their request was made to the Itsekiri nation.

Uduaghan said, “If its for me, I know the answer to give you, but I will consult Itsekiri nation. I have heard all you said, we will discuss among ourselves and come back to you. But we too we have our request, you scratch my back i scratch your back.”

“It is a request on behalf of the Itsekiri nation but the Ijaw nation request is very important, I had great support from the Ijaw people during my elections as governor,” he added.

Uduaghan expressed delight that the ethnic strain between the ijaw and itsekir have been wiped out as inter ethnic marriages have been taking place.

“Today the ethnic strain that was there at that period have been wiped out, we are back to friendship, inter ethnic marriage are now going on,” he said.

Speaking on belief in some quarters that himself and Chief Edwin Clark are not in good term, the former governor said there was no any misunderstanding between them, just as he described Chief Clark as his father and leader.

Earlier, leader of the Delta Ijaw for Governor 2023 Lobby team and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo clarified that they (Ijaw) were not opposed to the PDP zoning of offices in the state, stressing that they have the desire to become governor in 2023 as a people from Delta South Senatorial District.

He said, “We have a special mission to ask for your favour. The mission I have led, we are not against the PDP zoning but then we have already completed the first round, like osusu, it doesn’t mean it must start from you again, life is not like that” stressing that ‘the Ijaw clamour for governor was not about ethnicity but fairness, justice and equity.”

Alaowei Bozimo pleaded with the Itsekiri nation to support the Ijaw speaking people for governor in 2023 as they had supported other senatorial districts for governor.

He said they have waited for twenty four years while others have just waited for sixteen years, saying that the Ijaw are also human beings who want to occupy the office of governor.

The former Minister said the Ijaw and itsekiri have so many things in common judging from their terrain, sufferings and the long relationship, adding that it was not about ethnicity but Delta South and Ijaw.

He told the Itsekiri leaders that the group will also visit former Governor James Ibori on the issue, just as he described him as a leader to the Ijaw people.

“In due course we will go and explain to him. Ibori stood for Alameseigha on resource control, he is a friend of the Ijaw and he is referred to as the deputy governor general of the Ijaw nation“, Bozimo concluded.

Those who accompanied Bozimo in the visit include: Gen. Broderick Demeyeibo rtd; Hon. K.O Preyor, Deputy Majority Leader, DTHA; Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, DTHA; Hon. Barry Gbe, Commissioner for Economic Planning Delta State; Hon. Emmanuel Angbaduba, Commissioner nominee; Hon. Daniel O. Yingi, Special Adviser Nominee; Chief J.T Government, Chairman,Governoring Board, Delta State School of Marine Technology Burutu.

Also in the delegation were: Barr. Neworld Safugha, Former Commissioner for Energy; Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Member SPEB; Barr. David Ekerokosu, former Commissioner, Oil and Gas; Chief James Nieketein, SSA to the Governor; Hon. Stella Agidee SSA to the Governor;
Hon.Collins Olorogun, SSA to the Governor; Eng. Ezonfade Oyakemeagbegha, INC Publicity Secretary; Hon. Joel Bisina, Former Commissioner; Dr. Chris Ekiyor, former President, IYC; Eric Omare, Former President, IYC; Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete , IYC Western Zone, amongst others.

In the Itsekiri delegation were: Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi; Chief Solomon Arenyenka; Hon. (Mrs) Irene Imilar; Hon. Jackson Omatsola; Hon. Misan Ukubenyinje; Hon. Vincent Uduaghan; Chief Eyituoyo Maku; Hon. Tim Orugboh; Hon. Godwin Toju Abigor; Hon.Tunde Fregene; Mrs. Mercy Hesse, amongst others.

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2027: Power Minister Declares Oyo gov Ambition, Begins Consultation

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6 hours ago

July 5, 2025

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Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, on Friday, met with All Progressives Congress leaders and stakeholders in Ogbomoso and Oyo zones in Oyo State, respectively.

Addressing party members in Ogbomoso at the residence of one of the leaders of the party, Ayoade Adeseun, the minister said the meeting was part of his consultations across geopolitical zones in the state towards realisation of his governorship ambition in 2027.

He, therefore, allayed the fear of the party stakeholders that APC would not impose any aspirant in 2027, saying, “I’m up to the task, I want to show them that I can withstand and survive competition and come out victorious.”

While seeking their supports towards the realisation of his ambition, Adelabu pleaded for forgiveness from aggrieved members, saying they should be concerned of how the party will come back to power in 2027.

He said, “I’m here to tell you that I want to contest for governor of Oyo State in 2027. I’m ready to put to test all experience I’ve gathered from the past two elections.

“I’m not against other zones becoming governor of the state, all I know is that God’s time is the best.

“Ogbomoso is very important in this state election, I’m here to seek for your support and backing, I’m happy to see that all the factions in Ogbomoso are now one.”

He also called on people in the zone to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu for more dividends of democracy.

“This is another turn of Yorubas to serve their two terms as President of Nigeria. Nigeria has a lot to benefit if Tinubu is re-elected,” Adelabu added.

In Oyo town, Adelabu pleaded for their supports, saying “I will run all inclusive government where everybody will be involved in governance of the state and no one will be left behind if I become governor of the state in 2027.

“I’m here for people to know that no one can impose anybody, I want to work and prove to our party members that I’m up to the task, I want to show them that I can withstand and survive competition and come out victorious.

“Oyo is like a second home to me, my supporters, followers, associates and allied are all here, they have been supporting me in the past and they are ready to support me again.

“I will give what is due to Oyo. Oyo zone deserves better treatment because it is symbolic, Oyo is historical, symbolic and blessing to the entire state.”

Adeseun and son of former governor, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, urged members of the party to come together and ensure emergence of the APC in 2027.

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JUST IN] 2027: South-South APC Endorses Tinubu, Four Govs For Re-election

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7 hours ago

July 5, 2025

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The All Progressives Congress South-South zone, on Saturday, rose from its zonal stakeholders meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, with a resolution to adopt President Bola Tinubu as the zone’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The party also adopted the four governors of the party in South-South as sole candidates for the party in the 2027 governorship elections in the four states controlled by the party.

The four governors who benefited from the resolution are Governor Bassey Edet of Cross River State, who doubles as the South-South APC Coordinator, and Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.

The two others are governors of Delta and Akwa Ibom States, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Umo Bassey Eno, respectively, who joined the APC from their former People’s Democratic Party, a few months ago.

The communique containing the resolutions was read by Chief Victor Giadom, APC National Vice Chairman, South-South, and the motion for its adoption was moved by the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, and seconded by the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, presiding.

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Coalition: Why Tinubu Must Not Sleep —Primate Ayodele

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13 hours ago

July 5, 2025

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Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has warned President Bola Tinubu to be vigilant, stating that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is already making mistakes that could cost them victory in the 2027 elections.

According to Primate Ayodele, the APC’s national convention will mark the beginning of the party’s crisis.

“For APC, their convention is dangerous, and the convention will mark the beginning of APC’s crisis. Tinubu must not sleep because mistakes are being made already. I see serious problems in the party, but they are not yet seeing it,” he revealed.

Primate Ayodele also revealed that there are several things God has shown him regarding the 2027 elections, and more will be revealed at the launch of his annual prophecy book, “Warnings to the Nations,” on July 5, 2025.

The book, which has been published annually since 1994, features prophecies concerning various nations, world leaders, and influential individuals.

In addition to his warning to President Tinubu, Primate Ayodele advised opposition candidates against relying on their proposed coalition platform, All Democratic Alliance (ADA), saying it will fail.

Instead, he suggested they adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, which he believes has the capacity to build something strong.

“ADA Party will not give you anything, ADC is better for a coalition front than ADA. Even SDP cannot make any tangible movement, let them use ADC so they won’t build on an infertile ground.”

The upcoming edition of “Warnings to the Nations” spans over 600 pages and features prophecies on Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, Ghana’s President John Mahama, and prominent Nigerian billionaires such as Mike Adenuga, Aliko Dangote, and Abdul Samad Rabiu.

The book has a track record of accurately foretelling significant global events, with over 15,000 prophecies coming to pass since its inception.