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Oborevwori Thank Deltans, Says He Will Not Disappoint Them

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…Arrives His Osubi Community In A Blaze Of Glory For The First Time After Victory

It was jubilation galore today, Saturday, March 25th, 2023 as the Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori stormed the Ughelli Motor Park, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State.

Rt Hon Oborevwori, on his way to his Osubi residence for the first time after he was declared the winner of the March 18th, 2023, Governorship Election, made a stop over at the Ughelli Motor Park and greeted the people who trooped out in their large numbers.

Osubi, his Community was thrown into a wild celebration as he arrived back home after the Governorship Election victory.

From the Osubi Airport where he was received in a carnival-like manner, the Governor-elect, accompanied by the Deputy Chief Whip of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Solomon Ighrakpata and host of others , walked all through with the sea of people down to his residence.

Addressing the people at the Osubi Civil Center, the Governor-elect, said that he was elated by the show of love, support and prayers for him by well meaning Deltans and promised not to disappoint the people.

He said that his victory at the just concluded Governorship Election in the State was to the glory of God as he appealed to all Deltans for their support.

He said that; “I want to sincerely thank our leaders, the youth, women, leaders and non Deltans. We give God the praise. Please, tomorrow Sunday in Church thank God for this victory because it is God that gave us this victory. God is not a man that lies and we know the light that shines in Government House will continue to shine. You have done very well and it is God that will pay you back”.

The Governor-Elect, who is also the National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria added that; “I will not disappoint the people. I want to assure the youths that they will be part of my Government, we will work together, we will partner together. Delta State has done very well. I will consolidate on the legacies, dividends, projects that this present administration has done. No projects will be abandoned. I have promised Deltans that I will do MORE, there will be Meaningful Development, Opportunities for all our Youths, there will be Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Peace and Security. Together, we will have a peaceful State with your cooperation and the cooperation of all our youths, leaders, religious leaders, we will achieve the peace. I will listen to you MORE, we will do MORE and achieve MORE in the Government that is coming”.

Oborevwori’s Victory: You Have What It Takes To Govern Delta – Elumelu

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By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq

Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rt Hon Ndudi Elumelu, has described Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, as a grassroots politician, a philanthropist, seasoned lawmaker and an illustrious son of Urhobo nation.

Elumelu who paid a congratulatory visit to the incoming governor at his Asaba official residence on Friday, noted that Oborevwori’s enviable leadership qualities endeared him to the hearts of the people, saying that he was unarguably the most outstanding, preferred and competent individual for the job as reflected by the results of the just concluded governorship election.

The House of Representatives minority leader urged the Governor-Elect not to relent in his efforts in sustaining open door policy, detribalized nature and humility, pointing out that the massive jubilation which greeted his victory at the polls on March 18, revealed that he was genuinely loved by the good people of the state.

Elumelu expressed hope and confidence that Oborevwori will build on the enviable legacies of the incumbent governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, and appealed to Deltans to support the incoming administration while assuring that Oborevwori and his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, will do well to serve the state and people without blemish.

“I am delighted to be here today to share in the goodness of God who gave us victory at the polls. You are a man of stable character, God-fearing, honest and exhibits high level integrity.

“As a Pan Delta leader and politician, I am pretty sure that your administration will advance Delta by building on the enviable legacies of our governor and Leader, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.

“We shall continue to support you, pray for you and your family. You and our great party, the PDP, truly deserved this heartwarming victory,” Elumelu said

Responding, Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, thanked the minority leader for finding time to visit him.

He described Elumelu as a strong and positive voice in the green chamber and commended him for raising the stake in legislative business at the National Assembly.

He assured Elumelu and Deltans that he will be magnanimous in victory, run inclusive government that is anchored on transparency, accountability and equity, not losing focus on infrastructure and socioeconomic development, with emphasis on job and wealth creation for our teeming youth and Women.

“I will be governor for all Deltans, irrespective of religion, tribe, ethnicity and political affiliation. I am a Unifier and Delta will remain peaceful and united during my tenure, by the grace of God,” Oborevwori assured.

CJ Sapele Correctional Centre Visit: A Minor, Two Others Regained Freedom

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By Onoriode Etatsemi.

The Chief Judge of Delta State, Hon. Justice Theresa Diai has set free two inmates of the Sapele correctional centre and one Juvenile at the Sapele Remand Home.

Those freed from the hook at the Sapele Correctional Centre  were one Mr Ufuoma Victor, a native of Ughoton in Delta State charged for allegedly stealing phone and a laptop, another Abubakar Abdullahi from Kano State who was Charged for or Kidnapping/ Robbery and a minor master Isaac Frank freed from the Remand Home.

The Chief Judge who is visiting those facilities for the fourth times since she assumed duty as the number one person in the Delta State Temple of Justice told everyone present that those released has no prima facie case established against them.

She explained that the purpose of her periodic visits to these facilities was to review cases of inmates and to make sure everyone in the correction centres were the legal occupants of the place.

Hon. Justice Diai maintained that while reviewing the warrants of the inmates, if perchance anyone awaiting trail is discovered to have stayed more than the period he or she ought to have stayed if convicted, such a person would be released immediately.

She appreciated the Chairman of the Delta State Branch of ACJMC Hon Justice Godwin BRIKI-OKOLOSI of the Delta State High Court II, Asaba, the Assistant Controller of Correction Centre, Sapele Mr Anyalewechi Malvin, the Solicitor-General Ministry of Justice Omamuzo Erebe Esq. Delta State Dpp, Mrs Efe Jesin Odogun, Other Courts Judges and Magistrates for the successful event.

Earlier in his address, the Assistant Controller of the Sapele correctional facility Mr Egbe Anyalewechi Malvin express his appreciation to the CJ while commending the effort of Judges and Magistrates in the State for ensuring speedy dispensation of cases.

He appealed to the Judges and Magistrates to continue their cooperation by giving concession to custodial cases during court proceedings amongst other requests.

The Delta State Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs Efe Jesin Odogun told Journalists after the event that the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Delta State, Mr Isaiah Bozimo has transformed the Ministry far more above the standard he met on ground.

She commended everyone who participated in the exercise of the first edition of 2023 prison visit that made it a huge success.

Mrs Odogun admonished parents to take good care of their children and wards so that the society can be a better place, while bemoaning the moral decadence which is the bane of our society today.

The Chairman of NBA Sapele, Dr. O Lawrence Omughele, who also bare his mind, expressed satisfaction on the outcome of the prison visit, emphasizing that the Governor of the State Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa should be given kudos for his commitment to the promotion of the administration of criminal Justice system law in the state within his eight years event full administration.

DTSG Barns Illegal Collection Of Fund From Motorcycle, Tricycle Riders

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By Blessing Uchechi

Delta State Government has approved the stoppage of collection of funds from Tricycle and Motorcycle Riders in the state under any guise, until the ongoing review of existing fees is concluded.

The state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa gave the approval, in  a press statement signed on March 23,2023 by the Secretary to the state government, Chief Patrick Ukah.

He advised Tricycle and Motorcycle Riders in the state not to pay any form of levy to any person or group of persons until further notice.

He also warned that anyone or group of persons caught violating the directive would be made to face full wrath of the law .

Governor-Elect: Otuaro, Ogomudia, Omu pays congratulatory visit, eulogies Oborevwori

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…Says the future of Delta is in safe hands.

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq

Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro Esq, former Chief of Defence Staff, General Alexander Ogomudia, Retired, and former federal lawmaker, Senator Stella Omu, were among the dignitaries that paid congratulatory visit to Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, at his official residence in Asaba.

Otuaro who was accompanied by executive members of the famous KBO Political family, said the entire state, especially members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are still engulfed in superlative celebration over the well deserved victory of the party at the polls.

He noted that the Governor-Elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, has the required visionary leadership qualities; humility, integrity and competence to pilot the affairs of the state after the terminal date of Okowa administration, because of his privileged position as a system player and head of the legislative arm of government, who worked very closely with the incumbent governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON.

In the same vein, General Alexander Ogomudia noted that Oborevwori’s victory attested to the fact that God had ordained him to govern the state at this time, looking back to the numerous legal battles he fought after the party primaries but came out victorious.

Ogomudia urged the Governor-Elect, Sheriff Oborevwori, to embrace his traducers as required of a consummate leader and be a father to all Deltans.

One of the formost leaders of PDP in the state, Senator Stella Omu, commended the Governor-Elect for his maturity, wisdom and excellent leadership charisma which he exhibited throughout his ordeal during post party primary, adding that the time is ripe for Sheriff Oborevwori and leaders of the party to come together to heal wounds and join hands to move the state forward.

Senator Omu and General General Ogomudia charged the Governor-Elect to remain focused and be magnanimous in victory, reach out to all aggrieved party members and stakeholders as required of a detribalized Pan Delta leader.

Speaking further on Thursday, Delta Deputy Governor, Barrister Kingsley Otuaro expressed confidence that Oborevwori shall do well as governor for all Deltans, judging from his large heart, detribalized nature, uncommon humility, respect for constituted authorities, unblemished integrity and honesty, adding that the KBO Political family is very happy that he made it at the polls.

“We are here to congratulate you and to also congratulate ourselves and the entire PDP family in Delta State. I am here with members of the KBO family to Congratulate us for a job well done.

“We have been conducting elections in this state since 1999, and suffice to say, this is one phenomenal election, very interesting, very challenging. We give glory to God that we are here strong, hale, hearty and sound, celebrating ourselves.

“We are truly happy for what God has done for us. Your administration will be an extension of the legacies of Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, and as you know, I worked closely with him. I had the opportunity of presiding over the last executive council meeting and I reminded Exco members where we were coming from in 2015.

“We came into governance at a time it was truly challenging and you are an integral part of this government, we know where we are coming from, we know where we are and we know where we are going.

“Delta shall be safe and sound in your tenure as Governor. I trust your integrity and competence. You will do more for Deltans.

By God’s grace you have the heart that is large enough to continue with the legacies that hold dear to our hearts, that is what we need in governance, a man that is accessible, a man that has a large heart, a man that is able to see beyond, not a man that claim he knows it all”.

“I know you will do better because you have lived your life for your people and for Deltans in general. We are truly happy and proud that we did what we did to have you as our next leader and governor, and today we are here to celebrate with you.

“We are here to congratulate and celebrate you, and to congratulate us all. God will grant you good health, wisdom and long life to govern the state from May 29, 2023 and beyond,” Otuaro said.

Responding, the State Governor-Elect and Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy Governor and his KBO family for the visit.

“I am very happy receiving our dear Deputy Governor. I am happy because he is a very loyal and committed leader, in all that happened, he never changed. What I love in you is the loyalty to our Governor and his leadership, and for believing in our great party, PDP.

“I will consolidate on all the gains of Okowa administration and there is no way I will abandon any project. All the uncompleted projects must be completed before awarding new ones. I believe strongly that government must be a continuous process.

“I will be Governor for all Deltans. I want to assure you that this government is our government and your government, a government for the good people of Delta State.

“I will run a government of inclusiveness. This visit is so dear to me. You worked so hard for our victory, and I will pay you a thank you visit soon”, Oborevwori said.

Governor-Elect, Oborevwori has continue to receive visitors in droves as a result of his landslide victory. He polled 360, 234 votes to relegate the candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Augustine Omo-Agege to second position.

Senator Agege polled 240, 229 votes winning four local government areas out of the twenty five LGAs, losing twenty one LGAs to the Governor-Elect and incoming governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, JP.

OSLG Council Boss Predicts Positive Impact Of Bill, Benefits To His People

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… As Leader Of Legislative Arm Commits To Ensure Speedy Passage Of Bill

Chairman, Oshimili South Local Government Council, Dr. Hon Obi Kelvin Ezenyili, has said that the Bill , titled, estimate of consolidation would positively impact the  people of  his Local Government Area.

Ezenyili made this known during the presentation of the Council’s 2023 Annual Budget to the Council’s Legislative Arm in Asaba, Delta State.

He said the bill would improve on the environment, security, social stability of the Council.

While appreciating the Lawmakers for their support towards the passage and implementation of the last year’s “Estimate Of Hope”, he prayed the Council’s Legislature to do same to the year’s “Estimate of Consolidation”.

The Council Boss Presented an Estimate which recorded and posted N3, 812,140, 043.05 as recurrent expenditure, while posting the sum of N2, 572,455,000.00 for capital expenditure, with a total projected expenditure at N6, 384, 595, 043.05.

The Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon Michael Okonji, after the budget presentation, expressed his gratitude and assured more robust cum result driven partnership with the executive arm, as he assured both in-depth analysis and speedy passage of the bill.

Guber Victory: Oborevwori Would Sustain Developmental Trajectory In Delta State, Says Aniagwu

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The victory of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been described as one that would further sustain the development trajectory in the state.

The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, while speaking at a news conference, said that the victory of Governorship Candidate, would spur the PDP to not only sustain the development trajectory that has characterised the Okowa led administration but to embark on a process that will indeed bring more development just like the Agenda of Sheriff Oborevwori.

Aniagwu said the party and the state government were grateful to Deltans for their overwhelming support which culminated in Oborevwori’s victory.

According to him, Oborevwori would continue with ongoing programmes and policy of the Okowa administration while also introducing its own programmes.

“The Governor and the Governor-Elect and indeed the PDP are all grateful to Deltans for this show of love and for the appreciation of the sterling performance of the administration of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the street credibility of Sheriff Oborevwori and the fact that PDP is in the DNA of Deltans.

“What has happened in this election is that Deltans have been able to repel surgically the incursion into our political DNA. As an administration and the incoming administration will not take this for granted.

“We are happy that we won fair and square in all the Senatorial Districts and that we got overwhelming support of Deltans and those who live here with us in the Northern, Southern and Central Senatorial Districts.

“A good number of the programmes that the Okowa led administration pursued will be sustained even as new programmes and policies will also be brought on board for the purpose of reaching out to our people,” he said.

He said the administration and the party have learnt lessons in the course of the electioneering campaign and the election proper and promised to make amends for the good of the people.

“We have learnt lessons in the course of this electioneering period, we have seen the need to further connect with our people in the rural communities, to further empower our youths, and by providing more laudable projects for the people and pursuing a more united Delta agenda.

“We congratulate our opponents for putting up a strong fight and we urge them to join hands with Sheriff Oborevwori and Monday Onyeme to leave a Delta that is more developed and united than it is now.

“We have as an administration done quite some laudable projects across the state and we can beat our chest that we will be leaving the state on May 29 far far better than we met it.

“We are quite convinced that Sheriff Oborevwori is capable of sustaining these development trajectory and pushing forward a Delta that is far more developed in the nearest future,”

The Information Commissioner further said “the electioneering period have come and gone, although a victor has emerged but for us there is no vanquished.

“We believe that with the support of our brothers who contested with us we can put behind us the bitter experiences that characterised the campaign, the mudslinging that came majorly from the opposition APC and let’s move together in unity to develop our state.

“As an administration we have forgiven those who cast aspersions at us and those who lied by way of propaganda by projecting stories that were at variance with reality.

“Those we may have also offended in the course of the campaign we also plead with them to forgive us and take it as part of the election campaign.

“We appreciate all Deltans for the way they came out to vote and we also appreciate INEC for a better outing than we had in the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.”

On the visit of the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, Chief Great Ogboru to Government House, Aniagwu described it as laudable and worthy trait from a committee democrat.

“Chief Great Ogboru is a democrat and what he demonstrated yesterday is what was expected of democrats globally.

“Yesterday he was in the Government House because they told him Sheriff Oborevwori was in the Government House. So he came there to congratulate him and wish him well.

“We must commend Ogboru for displaying this very rare trait of a democrat and we are also calling on Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to do same by congratulating Oborevwori so that the state can move forward,” Aniagwu added.

Guber Polls: Omo -Agege, Delta APC Rejects Resident INEC PDP manipulated results in Delta

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By Ode Williams.

The Delta State APC Governorship candidate and the current Nigeria Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has rejects INEC’s declaration of Oborevwori as winner of Delta poll.

A few hour ago, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Delta State announced Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, gubernatorial flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor-elect following the March 18 governorship election.

The declaration was made despite the myriad of infractions and acts of impunity on the part of the PDP in the course of the election. These were brought to the attention of INEC with incontrovertible proof.

The March 18 election was characterized by massive fraud, unprecedented vote buying and voter suppression perpetrated by the PDP in the course of the election.

The fraudulent nature of PDP’s so-called victory are just too damning and daring for it to be acceptable in any decent society. Most of those infractions are on the public domain and known to INEC officials and the security agencies involved in superintending the election.

In the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the results pointed to an unequivocal rejection of the PDP. Of the three senatorial zones in the state, APC won two while PDP controversially edged out the Labour Party in the Delta North Senate race.

It was an unadulterated verdict of Deltans on how they have fared under 24 years of governance of their state by PDP.

On the basis of the factors listed and more that will come later, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, governorship candidate of the APC in Delta State as well as the leadership of the party, unequivocally reject the declaration by INEC of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori of the PDP as winner of the March 18 governorship election.

We will challenge this fraudulent result using all legal means.

As a democrat and Deputy President of the Senate, Omo-Agege will explore all lawful avenues to reclaim the mandate freely given to him by the good people of Delta State.

To the numerous supporters of APC and the entire public that share in Omo-Agege’s vision of building a new Delta State, we urge you all to remain calm, peaceful and law abiding.

I can assure all our teeming supporters and all Deltans that the PDP pyrrhic celebration of a stolen mandate will be short-lived. By the grace of God and the clearly expressed wish of the people, this electoral heist will be reversed and Senator Omo-Agege will be sworn in on May 29, 2023 as the lawfully elected Governor of Delta State.

Oborevwori’s Victory: Nani Commends Electorates, Congratulates Delta Governor-Elect

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BY ONORIODE ETATSEMI

A renowned politician and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief John Nani has commended voters in the State  and Deltans  at large  for their resilience and unwavering support towards the electoral victory of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party as the State Governor Elect.

Chief Nani who is the current Executive Director of Finance and Administration of  DESOPADEC  made the comcommendation at his country home of Jesse in Ethiope West Local Government Area, while reacting to the declaration of Rt. Hon. Oborevwori as the winner of the Governorship election in the State.

While congratulating Rt. Hon. Oborevwori for the victory, Chief Nani noted that now that Deltans had spoken with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), the Governor Elect should be given all the needed support.

He said that Rt. Hon. Oborevwori would not disappoint Deltans , adding that he was a tested and proven leader.

Chief Nani, who stated that as a grassroots man, the Governor Elect was very much aware of the  needs of the people, stressing that Delta State was on the threshold of sustainable development through the consolidation of the Okowa led administration’s achievements. Chief Nani said that Oborevwori victory was for the best interest of all Deltans, adding that the Governor Elect would take the State to enviable height.

Oborevwori’s Victory: Nani Commends Electorates, Congratulates Delta Governor-Elect

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BY ONORIODE ETATSEMI

A renowned politician and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief John Nani has commended voters in the State  and Deltans  at large  for their resilience and unwavering support towards the electoral victory of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party as the State Governor Elect.

Chief Nani who is the current Executive Director of Finance and Administration of  DESOPADEC  made the comcommendation at his country home of Jesse in Ethiope West Local Government Area, while reacting to the declaration of Rt. Hon. Oborevwori as the winner of the Governorship election in the State.

While congratulating Rt. Hon. Oborevwori for the victory, Chief Nani noted that now that Deltans had spoken with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), the Governor Elect should be given all the needed support.

He said that Rt. Hon. Oborevwori would not disappoint Deltans , adding that he was a tested and proven leader.

Chief Nani, who stated that as a grassroots man, the Governor Elect was very much aware of the  needs of the people, stressing that Delta State was on the threshold of sustainable development through the consolidation of the Okowa led administration’s achievements. Chief Nani said that Oborevwori victory was for the best interest of all Deltans, adding that the Governor Elect would take the State to enviable height.

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