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URHOBO’S ₦100BN GAS PARK: The Qestions Omo-Agege Must Answer

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By Ufuoma Egbe     There comes a point when political leaders must stop issuing evasive explanations and answer the difficult questions. For Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, that point is now. The controversy surrounding the proposed ₦100 billion Industrial Gas Park raises a fundamental question: was the project located based on technical and economic considerations, or on political interests to concentrate development around his community? That question goes to the heart of the crisis confronting the Urhobo Nation today. If the project is now stalled or at risk because the wrong…

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HOW OMO-AGEGE’S OROGUN OBSESSION MAY HAVE COST URHOBO NATION AN INDUSTRIAL GAS PARK

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By Ufuoma Egbe   The enduring tragedy of political power in Nigeria is not merely the misuse of public trust, but the persistent sacrifice of regional development on the altar of parochial self-interest. For the Urhobo Nation—the fifth largest ethnic group in the country—the critical question begging for urgent answers is whether former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, allowed his personal geography to triumph over economic logic, ultimately costing his Urhobo people a once-in-a-generation industrial breakthrough. At the centre of a growing national controversy is the proposed…

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Okuama: When Political Blame Ignores the Constitution, Fuels Blackmail

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By Ufuoma Egbe   The tragedy of Okuama has left deep wounds. Families have lost loved ones, a community has suffered devastation, and several Okuama leaders have remained in detention for an agonising period. Their plight deserves justice, compassion and sustained public attention. But precisely because the tragedy is so painful, it must not become an excuse for political blackmail that disregards facts, constitutional boundaries and good conscience.   The recent attack on Senator Ede Dafinone over the continued detention of Okuama leaders is a case in point. In his…

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Ahead of 2027: Omo-Agege’s Political Structure Crumbles, Key Supporters Dump Him

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By Ufuoma Egbe   With less than a year to the 2027 general election, political alignments in Delta Central Senatorial District are beginning to reveal that what could have been one of the most fiercely contested senatorial races in recent history, is now starting to fizzle out to a mere walkover for Senator Ede Dafinone. While elections are ultimately decided at the ballot box, recent developments suggest that the political structure of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, is facing significant challenges. The former APC governorship candidate, now seeking…

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Power Without Progress: How Omo-Agege Missed A Historic Opportunity To Empower Urhobo Youth In The 9th Senate

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By Ufuoma Egbe:    Political power is measured not by the lofty titles a leader holds, but by the lives they transform. When Senator Ovie Omo-Agege emerged as the Deputy President of the Senate in the 9th National Assembly, it was hailed as a watershed moment for Urhobo Pepole. Ranking as Nigeria’s sixth-highest public official, with direct access to the presidency and Aso Rock power brokers, his office commanded unmatched privilege. The expectations of the Urhobo people were rightfully high: this was supposed to be the golden era of strategic human capital…

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Why NDC May Not Be On The Ballot In 2027: Facts Nigerians Need To Know

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By Ufuoma Egbe   The recent court decision reversing an earlier judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a registered political party has generated widespread debate across the political space. Many Nigerians have attributed the development to political interference or an attempt to weaken opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the case suggests that the challenges confronting the NDC may have more to do with internal lapses, administrative failures, and…

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Opinion: Sen Dafinone’s Scaffold/Rigging Training Deserves Commendation, Not Daggers

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By Ufuoma Egbe     Youth empowerment in Nigeria has become a minefield. Do it, you get criticized. Don’t do it, you get crucified.   Senator Ede Dafinone’s Delta Central Scaffold and Rigging Training Programme has just walked into that minefield, and the shrapnel is unfair.   It’s not enough to instigate disenchantment. Context matters. The beneficiaries crying for cash gratification where the priority is starter packs may not be villains.   Their frustration is understood. Prince Awhotu captures it bluntly: too many repeated skills training have left Urhobo youths…

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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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Omo-Agege’s Desperate Quest Is The Real Threat To Delta APC

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By Ufuoma Egbe,     The recent outburst by Hon. Godwin Anaughe against Senator Ede Dafinone’s second-term declaration is nothing more than a desperate political tantrum fueled by frustration, insecurity, and the changing political realities in Delta Central Senatorial District — realities that are clearly no longer in favour of his principal, former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Ordinarily, such “Tales by Moonlight” narratives should be ignored. However, because of the deliberate attempt to distort facts, insult the intelligence of APC members, and create unnecessary tension within the party,…

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2027 Senate: Emerhor Shouldn’t Cast The Nets Before Getting To The River!

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By Ufuoma Egbe,     As conversations around the 2027 Delta Central senatorial race gather momentum, the renewed push to project Olorogun O’tega Emerhor as a viable contender raises more questions than it answers. Beyond the carefully orchestrated endorsements and quiet political manoeuvring, a fundamental issue remains unresolved: where is the evidence of his electoral strength? Politics is not built on assumptions, nor sustained by a few inconsequential endorsements detached from grassroots reality. It is earned through verifiable influence at the unit, ward, and constituency levels. On this score, critics…

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