Category: Analysis & opinion

Oborevwori: Celebrating 63 Years Of Statesmanship

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By Charles Aniagwu   As Governor Sheriff Oborevwori marks his 63rd birth anniversary on June 19, 2026, Deltans have every reason to celebrate a leader whose public service journey has been defined by humility, resilience, inclusiveness, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. For more than three decades in public life, and particularly in the last three years as Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has demonstrated that leadership is not merely about occupying office but about inspiring confidence, building consensus, and delivering tangible results…

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Aniagwu: Delta Security Summit Marks Shift Towards Community-Led Security Framework

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The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has described the maiden Delta State Security Summit as a bold step towards strengthening a community-driven and intelligence-led approach to tackling insecurity across the state.   Speaking with journalists shortly after the summit held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, Aniagwu said the initiative underscores the growing recognition that effective security requires the collective participation of government, security agencies and citizens.   The summit, themed “Security: A Collective Responsibility,” brought together key stakeholders from across…

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Senator Ede Dafinone’s Stewardship And The Case For Continuity In Delta Central

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By Fegor Ogene, JP     In politics, promises are easy, but performance is what truly matters. Over the past two years, Distinguished Senator Ede Dafinone has steadily built a reputation for delivering results and giving Delta Central a voice that resonates both at home and in Abuja. From education to infrastructure, his footprints are visible across the district. ICT centres, support for schools, and the ongoing hostel project at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), reflect a commitment to preparing young people for the future. Beyond classrooms,…

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Omo-Agege Running From His Own Shadow, Not Repositioning Politically—Ovuakporie

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    Former Delta State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Nick Ovuakporie, has delivered a scathing assessment of the political decline of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, claiming the former senator lost control of the party structure he once dominated and was ultimately forced out by political associates he had long regarded as subordinates. Ovuakporie spoke against the backdrop of comments previously made by Festus Keyamo, who had alleged in 2021 that Omo-Agege installed his “houseboys” as APC executives at virtually every level of the…

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Day Ibori Stormed Asaba For Oborevwori’s Third Anniversary

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By Nelson Egware     The atmosphere at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, on May 29, 2026, was charged with celebration, gratitude and political symbolism. While the official occasion was the 2026 Delta State Thanksgiving and Praise Day, marking the third anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, one development captured the attention of political observers and stakeholders alike, the unexpected but significant appearance of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori. For many, Ibori’s presence at the event was more than a mere attendance at a state function. It…

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OPA, Ogedegbe, The Arrest And The Rush To Remand Vincent Aki Aka MC Aproko To Okere Prison

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  The activities of the Ovu Political Alliance (OPA) and the lingering face-off between the Ethiope East Council Chairman, Hon. Augustine Ogedegbe, and Vincent Aki, popularly known as MC Aproko, have continued to generate mixed reactions across Ovu Kingdom and beyond. From every indication and assessment since its formation, the Ovu Political Alliance, OPA, parades young intellectuals and vibrant youths with the vision of sanitizing the political space in Ovu community and changing the political narrative for the better. The group was largely perceived as a political pressure organization established…

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2027: Why All Eyes Must Be On Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo

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By Stanley Ugagbe     There is a dangerous pattern in Nigerian politics that citizens must never ignore: when politicians begin to make impossible electoral promises, democracy itself comes under threat. That is why every patriotic Nigerian, every election observer, every civil society group, and indeed every institution charged with protecting the sanctity of the ballot must pay close attention to the repeated declarations by Monday Okpebholo that he would deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Even more troubling is the escalation…

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Claiming Victory, Filing Appeal: The Inconsistencies In Omo-Agege’s Position

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By Dr. N.M Darigho Odedede       The political theatrics that trailed the recently concluded Delta Central APC Senatorial Primaries have been an astonishing and embarrassing dimension following the contradictory actions of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who publicly declared himself the winner of the exercise, yet hurriedly rushed to file an appeal before the Senatorial Appeal Committee sitting in Asaba. This became laughable, especially when the rightful winner of the primaries, Senator Ede Dafinone, was duly announced by the officials of the APC sent from Abuja to conduct the elections.…

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Delta Central 2027: Why Urhobo Leaders Must Decide APC’s Flagbearer, Not Abuja Forces

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By Ufuoma Egbe,   The battle over who flies the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag for Delta Central Senatorial District in 2027 is far bigger than the ambition of any individual politician. It is not merely about whether Senator Ede Dafinone returns to the Senate or whether former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege stages a comeback. At its core, this contest is about the honour, political maturity, and collective dignity of the Urhobo Nation.   For too long, the political destiny of many ethnic nationalities in Nigeria has been determined…

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Barry Gbe: Celebrating An Astute Technocrat At 56

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By Nelson Egware   In every generation, society is blessed with a few individuals whose lives embody excellence, discipline, intellect and purposeful service. These are men and women whose contributions transcend personal accomplishments and leave lasting footprints on institutions, governance and human capital development. One of such distinguished personalities is Dr. Barry Pere Gbe, an accomplished technocrat, renowned scholar, seasoned management practitioner and respected public policy strategist, who clocks 56 today. To describe Dr. Barry Gbe merely as a public servant would be an understatement. His profile reflects the remarkable…

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