Category: Politics

APC Chieftain, Ntekume Defends Emerhor, Faults Claims On Delta Party History

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  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Olorogun Josiah Ntekume, has defended the role of Olorogun Otega Emerhor in the formation of the party in the state, describing attempts to diminish his contributions as a distortion of historical facts. In a statement titled “Rejoinder to Aruviere Martin Egharhevwa’s Distortion of APC History in Delta State,” Ntekume dismissed allegations made by Mr. Aruviere Martin Egharhevwa, accusing him of peddling “inaccuracies, half-truths and unfounded allegations” aimed at rewriting the history of the APC in Delta State. According…

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Delta: Oborevwori Makes History As Vehicles Drive Through Orere Bridge

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    Residents of Orere and neighbouring riverine communities in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have begun enjoying a new era of connectivity as vehicles officially commenced movement across the long-awaited Orere Bridge, marking a major milestone in the administration of Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.   The development signals a significant breakthrough in the state’s infrastructure drive, ending decades of transportation difficulties that forced residents to rely largely on canoes to cross the Orere River.   The multi-billion-naira project, which has attained 82.25 per cent completion,…

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Ibegbulem Counters Ochei, Defends Okowa’s Political Legacy

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  Dr. Hilary Ibegbulem has defended the political legacy of former Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, while countering claims reportedly made by former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei. In a statement titled “Response to a Purported Interview Attributed to Victor Ochei,” Ibegbulem said he had not independently verified the authenticity of the interview but noted that if the views credited to Ochei were indeed accurate, certain facts needed to be presented to the public for clarity and balance. He challenged Ochei’s reported…

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U3 2027: OBAS Movement Boosts Support Base For NDC, Obi, Obakpororo

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  …..Says Obakpororo is the choice of Ughelli/Urdu federal constituency   As the 2027 electioneering campaign gathered more momentum in the Delta State political landscape, a political movement in the state, “Obas Political Movement” committed to delivering the NDC House of Representatives aspirant for Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and UDU federal constituency in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Mr Johnny Obakpororo, has taken decisive measures to deliver their principal and all other NDC candidates in the 2027 general elections. Addressing selected journalists in Ughelli the administrative headquarters of Ughelli North…

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Group Rallies Support For Obakpororo, Cautions NDC Leadership On Sycophancy

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  Ahead of the official announcement of the results of the just concluded Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries, a political pressure group in Delta State Deltans, under the auspices of “Concern Group For Good Governance, CG4GG” has drummed support for House of Representatives aspirant for Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu federal constituency, Mr Johnny Obakpororo, urged the NDC National Working Committee (NWC) to be wary of sycophants in the party.   The group in a press statement signed by its national coordinator, Gen. Felix Ovuodoroye Feco and its national…

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Okotete To Omo-Agege: Oborevwori Defeated You Despite Federal Backing In 2023

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    Executive Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Stella Okotete, has asserted that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, defeated former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, in the 2023 governorship election despite what she described as the overwhelming support of the Federal Government for the APC candidate at the time.   Okotete made the remarks while reacting to comments made by Omo-Agege during his appearance on ARISE Television’s The Morning Show on Wednesday.   She argued that the outcome of the 2023 governorship election remains a…

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Oborevwori Redefining Development In Delta-Aniagwu

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  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for transforming rural communities across the state through strategic road and bridge infrastructure projects, describing the governor as a leader who is redefining development and connecting communities through purposeful governance. Aniagwu made the remarks on Wednesday during the inauguration of the 5.1-kilometre Obi-Ibabu Road project in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, where he highlighted the far-reaching impact of the administration’s infrastructure drive on the socio-economic lives of rural dwellers. Recalling his…

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Oborevwori Inaugurates 18km Of Roads In Ndokwa West

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…Assures On Phase II Of Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road     Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday inaugurated three road projects with a combined length of about 18 kilometres in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and reiterating support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. The projects inaugurated include; the 4.5-kilometre Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road in Onicha-Ukwuani, Phase One of the 5-kilometre Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road, and the 8.4-kilometre Etua-Ukpo/Etua-Etiti/Etua-Oliogo Road. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at Utagba-Uno, Governor Oborevwori expressed appreciation to the host communities, traditional…

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ADC PRIMARIES: Aduvie Floors Rivals, Clinches Ughelli North II Ticket With 3,142 Votes

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  Ovwreghederohwo Richard has emerged as the flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Ughelli North Constituency II, after securing a landslide victory in the party’s primary election. Richard popularly known as Aduvie, polled 3,142 votes to defeat other aspirants and secure the party’s ticket ahead of the forthcoming general election in 2027. Announcing the results, the electoral committee stated that the exercise was conducted in accordance with the party’s guidelines and accurately reflected the will of the delegates across the constituency. Speaking shortly after his declaration, Richard described…

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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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