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Delta 2023: Ijaw Should Wait Till 2031, Rotation Is Way Forward – Ijaw Chief

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4 years ago

January 31, 2022

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A self-acclaimed Delta-Ijaw leader and Obaseki (traditional prime minister) of ancient Akugbene –Mein Kingdom, Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State, Chief Yusuf Eregbene, Monday, said rotation of governorship between Delta Central, Delta South, and Delta North Senatorial Districts was the best method to promote love and progress in the state.

Eregbene, former Chairman, Delta State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, who spoke to newsmen in an interview, said: “Rotation is the way to go for the state as from 2023, but the Ijaw agitation for governor should not be taken for granted by the Urhobo (Delta Central) and they (Ijaw) should wait till 2031.”

“I appeal to Ijaw people to see reason on rotation by senatorial district and the governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, should call leaders’ meeting for a written agreement to be drafted on the rotation of governor of the state on the basis of the senatorial district from 2023.

“I also beseech my people (Ijaw) to take the decision on rotation in good faith, 2031 is not that far and ancestors of the state have agreed that 2031 is when an Ijaw person will be governor.

“I further appeal to Urhobo people that Ijaw argument should not be taken lightly because Ijaw also has rights to be governor of the state.

“Ijaw point of argument is correct, but only rotation will bring love to the state. If there is rotation, every senatorial will wait for its turn and that will bring progress to the state.

“Winner take all will be eradicated with rotation of governor and I want to ask Urhobo to stop contesting for governorship of the state every election year, which the senatorial district had been doing, they should stop it after taking their turn in 2023,” he said.

(VANGUARD)

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Defection: Peter Obi Simply Looking For ‘Food Is Ready’ Party – Wike

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5 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection.

Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party.

The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.”

Recall that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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2027: Nobody Wants Fubara – Wike

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that there is widespread support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return in 2027.

Speaking during his monthly media parley on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike suggested that Fubara can’t claim to enjoy unanimous backing from the public.

He explained that the political crisis in Rivers State had earlier been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, particularly during impeachment proceedings initiated against Fubara.

According to Wike, the President advised all parties to embrace peace, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment move by the State House of Assembly after agreements were reached.

Wike, however, alleged that the governor failed to fully adhere to the terms agreed during the arbitration process.

Reacting to claims that the people were urging Fubara to seek re-election in 2027, Wike rejected the assertion, insisting that such narratives were misleading.

Wike maintained that appearing before the President for arbitration required respect for the outcome, noting that all parties were expected to uphold their commitments.

He said: “The President, intervened in the impeachment proceeding. I said withdraw, let their be peace. And the governor said, look, I’m ready for peace. Look, I’m no longer interested for this. I will not do this. The Assembly went and withdrew the impeachment.

“Having withdrawn the impeachment, he is now too smart on what you agreed before the President. It’s like when you go on arbitration.”

Wike continued, “This one is what I don’t like. Nobody wants anybody. Please, don’t tell me that. Excuse me.

You can go and tell that to the market people or children. Two years that people say he should come out. Who told you that?

“Which politician will say that I was sleeping they came and woke me? Even if people people come to wake you, can’t you say, no, I won’t do it. I’m not prepared for it.

“That you appeared before a President of the country on arbitration, the two parties on arbitration, and these people respected Mr. President, and have done their own part.”

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2027: Wike Opens Up On Preferred Rivers Guber Candidate

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he hasn’t endorsed any candidate for the Rivers state gubernatorial election in 2027.

Wike stated this on Wednesday during his monthly media parley in Abuja.

Wike said that the endorsement will come only after a meeting by the joint coalition in the state.

He said: “I haven’t endorsed anybody. And I can’t endorse anybody until the joint coalition meets.”

DAILY POST reports that questions have been raised concerning the fate of current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in 2027.

The FCT Minister was reported to have endorsed former State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship election.

Sources told DAILY POST that Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday.