By Chijioke Ugbolue, Patrick Ochei, Chukwudi Abiandu, Abel Johngold Delta State, today, Saturday 13th July, 2024, held the Local Government election across the 25 council areas of the State amidst commendations over the peaceful conduct. Monitoring the election in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the State, some select journalists sought the opinions of some political leaders with regards to the election, where they particularly commended the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) for living up to expectations. The immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu who voted at the Kanidinma Primary School Onicha-Uku,…
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Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, the Distinguished Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, has strongly condemned the Delta State Independence Electoral Commission (DSIEC) for failing to release sensitive electoral materials, including result sheets and ballot papers, for the local government council elections. Speaking in Emede, Isoko South, Delta State, Senator Joel-Onowakpo accused DSIEC of colluding with the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to deny citizens their fundamental right to vote, effectively rendering the election invalid. The Senator alleged that the PDP, aware of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) readiness to take over local government affairs, conspired with DSIEC to manipulate the electoral…
An accredited Delta State Independent Election Commission (DSIEC) election Civil society observation group, the Delta State Civic Engagement and Civil Society Volunteers (DSCECS), hailed DSIEC preparations for today’s Local Government Council Chairmanship and Councillorship elections. The group stated that having observed DSIEC preparations for the elections which included their stakeholders engagement and training of election staff feels satisfied that DSIEC has shown preparedness to deliver on a free, fair and credible election for the good of Deltans, hoping they do not disappoint. The group, also commended the Delta State Government led by Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on the decision to…
Apostle Victor Sorokwu (Ugo-Anioma) The continued fiddling and meddling politics that have greeted the bold and visionary advocacy of Senator Ned Nwoko to resuscitate the creation of Anioma State as the sixth state of the South East region of Nigeria, aptly reminds me of the Bible story of Joseph and his envious brothers. Joseph, the dreamer’s narrative in the Holy Book depicts the cruelty and wickedness that accompany envy and jealousy if not nipped at conception. The story of Joseph teaches us to emulate Jacob, the patriarch, who rather resorted to watch and pray for his bosom son, who manifested…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Stakeholders from the three Federal Constituencies of Delta North Senatorial District, have backed the proposed bill seeking for creation of Anioma state. The stakeholders declared the total support yesterday in Asaba, at an interactive session to enlighten the public comprised of community representatives, civil society organizations, journalists and other interest groups on the creation of Anioma State from the territory of the present Delta State. Speaking at the interactive session, the National Coordinator of Ukpe Anioma, Chief Alex Ikpeazu, represented by the Ebubedike of Igbodo Kingdom, Chief Fred Obuseh, Ugo Anioma Movement, former Dean of Novena…
Apostle Victor Sorokwu (Ugo-Anioma) The continued fiddling and meddling politics that have greeted the bold and visionary advocacy of Senator Ned Nwoko to resuscitate the creation of Anioma State as the sixth state of the South East region of Nigeria, aptly reminds me of the Bible story of Joseph and his envious brothers. Joseph, the dreamer’s narrative in the Holy Book depicts the cruelty and wickedness that accompany envy and jealousy if not nipped at conception. The story of Joseph teaches us to emulate Jacob, the patriarch, who rather resorted to watch and pray for his bosom son, who manifested…
The All Progressive Congress (APC), Ughelli North Chapter, Delta State has withdrawn its participation from the proposed July 13 local government elections in citing a loss of confidence in the ability of Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC), to conduct free, fair and credible elections. The Ughelli North APC leaders stated this in a press release after an emergency meeting at the party Secretariat at Kom. 27, Ughellil-Patani Road, accused the electoral umpire of recruiting PDP members as ad-hoc staff for the conduct of the election. The party also alleged that all the board members of Delta State Independent Electoral…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asserts that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate in the September 21, 2024 Edo State Governorship election, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, are out of the race following a shocking revelation that the APC candidate is not a registered voter as reportedly revealed by checks in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Portal. The alarming discovery that the APC candidate allegedly presented a fake voter card in his Form EC9 submitted to INEC is a self-inflicted blow which clearly and irredeemably signals the end of the road for the APC and its candidate in the…
In a bid to ensure that there is effective coordination and seamless discharge of the responsibilities before them, the Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, is to hold strategic leadership retreat for his legislative aides. The strategic leadership retreat scheduled to hold on Monday, 15th July, 2024, at Emede Town Hall , Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, will kickoff by 8 am prompt. This is contained in a statement issued by Michael Emumena Paul, Senior Special Adviser (Medi, Publicity/Information & National Orientation) to Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, and made available to newsmen. It added that Senator…
The All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State, has approached the State High Court sitting in Udu, praying it for an order to stop the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC from conducting the July 13, 2024 Local Government Election with an alleged wrongful and an illegal Guidelines. The party, through its lawyer, J.A. Otorudo Esq, on July 4, filed an originating summons with Suit No. OUHC/127/2024 at the Otor-Udu High Court, urging the Court to declare null and void any and every steps so far taken by the State Electoral Commission in accordance with the Guidelines which the body…