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Delta 2023: Ijaw Leaders Visit Delta North Traditional Rulers Forum, Solicit Support

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The Ijaw speaking people of Delta State have appealed to traditional rulers in Ika, Delta North Senatorial District of the state to speak to their subjects to support their (Ijaw) bid produce the next governor of the state.

They (Ijaw ) said they have been supportive over the years in emergency of governors in the state hence other ethics groups should support them in their desire to produce the next governor in 2023.

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Former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo made the appeal while paying a consultative visit to Delta North Traditional Rulers Forum and  the Ika Social Cultural Group, Onu Ika to seek for their support towards actualizing their drive to produce the next Governor of Delta State in 2023.

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Alaowei Bozimo who was accompanied by notable Ijaw leaders in the state including Hon. K.O Preyor (Acting Majority Leader, Delta State House of Assembly)
Prof. V.F Peretomode (Former Vice Chancellor, Delta State University) Hon. William Angadi (Chairman, Bomadi LGA) among others, informed the Delta North Traditional Rulers that the Ijaw delegation decided to visit the traditional rulers first before consulting with other stakeholders because of their respect for the traditional institution.

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Speaking further, Alaowei Bozimo said that contrary to the wrong impression in some quarters that the Ijaw are not promoting a tribal agenda, he stated that the Ijaw from the Delta South Senatorial District deserve to produce the next Governor of the state, the position having rotated across all the three senatorial districts of the state.

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While thanking Delta North Traditional Rulers Forum and  Ika social cultural group, Onu Ika, for receiving the Ijaw delegation, the former Minister promised that a Delta State governor of Ijaw extraction would work with all stakeholders, treat everybody and all part of the state as equal stakeholders and provide the enabling environment for peace to reign in the state.

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In their separate responses, HRM  Emmanuel Oyinke Eferzomo II Obi of Owa kingdom and Mr.  Daniel Usifoh who spoke on behalf of their people appreciated the Delta Ijaw delegation for coming to consult with Traditional Rulers and Leaders of Ika Nation.

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His Majesty, Obi Eferzimor said he was excited that the Ijaw delegation recognised and accorded the traditional institution in Delta North their due respect in their bid to produce a Governor of Ijaw extraction in 2023.

The Monarch thanked the Ijaw nation for the support they gave to their son, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa during the 2014 PDP gubernatorial primaries which according to him contributed immensely to Okowa’s emergence and assured that they would consult with their subjects on what is best for them in the 2023 contest.

On his part, the head of the collective leadership of Ika social cultural group, “Onu Ika” the umbrella body of Ika nation, Mr. Daniel Usifoh expressed joy about the visit of the Ijaw delegation to the Ika nation.

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He expressed his assurance to collaborate with any group that has a positive agenda for Delta State in 2023, pointing out that the Ijaw are reliable and trusted friends to the Ika nation.

Notable Ijaw leaders who were in the visit train are: Newworld Safugha, Esq, (Former Commissioner for Energy); Chief J.T Government (Chairman, Governing Council, Institute of Marine Technology, Burutu); Joel Bisina, PhD (Former Commissioner for Special Duties); David Ekerekosu,Esq, (Former Commissioner for Oil and Gas); Dr. Chris Ekiyor (Former President, IYC and Commissioner for Commerce) amongst others.

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2027: Power Minister Declares Oyo gov Ambition, Begins Consultation

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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.

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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.

READ ALSO:JUST IN] 2027: South-South APC Endorses Tinubu, Gour Govs For Re-election

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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.”

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

READ ALSO:2027 Coalition: Atiku, Secondus, Other PDP Leaders Meet In Abuja

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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

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