By abiodun KOMOLAFE “As long as we have faith in our own cause and an unconquerable will to win, victory will not be denied us.” – Winston Churchill_ The Osun APC Governorship Primary, won by the incumbent Governor Gboyega Oyetola, has come and gone; a winner has emerged and losers have also started licking their wounds. So, the rest, as it is often said, is history. But, just like any other contests, there are lessons to be learnt. First is the issue of crisis management in political parties. In fairness to posterity, the structure and the leadership of the ruling…
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Notably, out of the many branded products in the markets, only the few or one among the substitutes which offers consumers maximum satisfaction that enjoys greatest patronage, called “brand loyalty”. So, brand loyalty is a derivative factor of product’s utility, standard quality, general acceptance, accessibility and quality assurance. In summary, it is a function of of product’s performance. And from the available alternatives or substitutes, there is always the tendency for any consumer to go for or buy the superior product commensurate with the value of his/her money or payment that will best satisfy his/her taste. Similarly, out…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA Former Secretary of the Presidential Committee on National Dialogue, Dr Indabawa Akilu, has said Deltans should count their state lucky at the prospect of having Olorogun David Edevbie as their next Governor. Speaking with journalists on Friday, Indabawa who served as Special Adviser to former Presidents Umaru Yar’adua and Goodluck Jonathan at different times, said while he urges Deltans not to miss the opportunity of having Edevbie, he is jealous that his home state, Kano, cannot take him over to help drive their development. Indabawa who was also National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting to the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill passed by the National Assembly. Gbajabiamila said the president’s action was in line with the All Progressives Congress (APC) determination to bequeath a legacy of an improved democracy to Nigerians. Gbajabiamila also commended his colleagues in the National Assembly for standing firm to ensure that the country has a new electoral law that Nigerians would be proud of and for passing another landmark legislation. The speaker noted that the new law is a collaborative effort by all…
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Evidently, the strategic engagement tour recently embarked upon by Governor Gboyega Oyetola to all the local government areas (LGAs) in Osun State, was a veritable look-back mechanism, which afforded him a rare empirical assessment of the public administration journey so far. It was a good opportunity to have a peep at the status of his performance profile. Also, it was an assessment of reality, a very robust and truthful interaction with the people, and a sociological opportunity to evaluate first-hand and undeniably, the impact of his administration on the governed. It is sociological in that the electorate…
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said The Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2022, passed by the National Assembly, holds a lot of promise for improving the election processes in the country, with introduction of new technology, and efforts to engender clarity and transparency. At a signing ceremony held at the State House, President Buhari, however, highlighted the need to amend section 84(12), which contravenes the rights of political office holders to vote, or be voted for in political party conventions and congresses. “Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, from the review it is my perspective that the…
By Ese Obote-Ogwu Commissioner for Youth Development Comrade Ifeanyi Egwunyenga, has advised corp members to choose the best, out of the work space they find themselves, especially during their service year. Comrade Egwunyenga gave the advice during the send off ceremony for two out gone corp members of Batch 21 A, stream 1, Miss Nonye Nwadike and Miss Fehintola Oladele. He stated: ” NYSC is a period where destinies are moulded, futures are being defined, I urge you to make use of the opportunity you have, the most we can do for you as a Ministry is to help…
By LOVETH J. ORHERUATA In the determination of who succeeds His Excellency, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, as Governor of Delta State, the choice before Deltans is about who is most qualified, most experienced, most competent, most prepared with the best and most convincing programmes, and has the capacity, clout, contacts and expertise to deliver development and growth of our dear state for the greater prosperity and standard of living of our people. These are what matter to us beyond and far above any other sentiments and we are glad that Deltans, young and old, men and women, boys and girls,…
The Movement for Stronger Delta, MSD, wants to state it loud and clear that Nobody can impose anybody on Deltans; not even Godfathers, not ethnic-based political pressure groups, and not even Traditional ruler’s groups or Senatorial based Traditional institutions. Infact, in the history of Delta politics, it has never happened before and it is not likely to happen this time around. What usually obtains before the primaries, is that these groups identify who they prefer to support and then embark on a serious campaign of consultations, negotiations, and agreements with other contending interests to seek alignments and alliances in the…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA Top Nigerian financial, accounting and management professional, Chief Charles Nenyiaba, has called on Deltans to embrace Olorogun David Edevbie as the best choice to serve the interest of all ethnic groups in the governorship of the state. Speaking with journalists in Asaba during the week, Nenyiaba who recounted his experiences working with him in the Delta State Ministry of Finance pointed out that Edevbie is the most detribalised Nigerian and Deltan he has ever come across and one of the most visionary politicians and professionals available not only in Delta State but across the country. …