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

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4 years ago

July 9, 2021

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ika Traditional Rulers Forum

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.

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.

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.

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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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.