INOAGHAN LAYS FOUNDATION OF THE FENCING OF HEALTH CENTER, AT OTON, SAPELE.

Keying into the M.O.R.E  Agenda of his Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Inoaghan lays the foundation of the fencing of the Health Centre at Oton Community in Sapele local government area.

Inoaghan, and his entourage stormed the health centre on Tuesday 29 August to assess the state of the centre and as well lay the foundation for it's fencing.

Speaking to the press, Inoaghan said in line with the M. O. R. E agenda of the present government, he is poise to fulfill his promise to the electorate by doing more in the areas of Health, Education, Security and Infrastructure and this can be seen in all his activities since he  came to power as the local government Boss.

Inoaghan said the fencing of the facility is cardinal to security of life of health personnel working at the centre, residents that make use of the centre as well the properties, and health facilities in the centre.

Furthermore, the Local government boss noted that he observed that ceiling at the centres were falling off the roof, that this will be address immediately.

Inoaghan pointed out that Deltans should expect MORE development from the present government and the Grassroot will benefit greatly from the dividends of democracy from this government.

Responding, on behalf of Dr. Bright Abeke, the Head of the Health sector at Sapele local government, a representative thanked the local government Boss for his developmental strides, especially in the Health sector and assured him that health personnel in his jurisdiction will up their game to ensure that primary health care gets to all at the Grassroot.

She also wish that Almighty God will take the local government Boss to higher positions in the state where he will continue his good gesture after leaving office.

Present at the occasion were, The Vice Chairman, Mr. Vincent Ayomanor,  The leader of the legislative arm of government, Hon. Churchill Ayomanor, The Teacher of God's word, Mr. Happy Overah, of Face to Face Assembly, the Clergy that conducted the foundation laying ceremony, and others.

DTSG RELEASES 2023/2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, AS SCHOOL RESUMES SEPTEMBER 11.

Delta State Government (DTSG) has released the 2023/2024 Academic Calendar for all Public and Private Primary and Secondary Schools in the State.

A statement from the Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Augustine Oghoro indicated that boarders would resume  for the 14 weeks duration of  First Term on Sunday, September 10, while classes would begin on Monday, September 11, 2023.

The statement said that Mid Term Break for the First Term Academic Session would hold from Thursday, October 26 to Friday , October  27 ,  2023 , adding that First Term Examination would commence on Monday, December 11 and end on Friday, December 15.

It added that the First Term three weeks holiday would start Friday, December 15, 2023 and end on January 7, 2024.

The statement also explained that the 12 weeks  Second Term of the Academic Session would commence on Sunday, January 7, with the resumption of boarders, while classes would begin on Monday, January 8, 2024.

It further stated that Mid Term Break for the term would be observed from Thursday, February 15 to Friday, February 16, 2024, stressing that the Second Term Examination would be conducted from from Thursday, March 21 to Thursday, March 28, 2024.

 It noted that there would be 3 weeks holiday, starting from Thursday, March 28 to Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Similarly, the Third Term 2023/2024 Academic Session would commence on Sunday, April 21, with the boarders resuming and classes would begin on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Oghoro, in the statement, further said that Mid Term  break for the 14 weeks Third Term of the Academic Session would be observed from Monday June 3 to Friday, June 7, 2024

The statement noted that the Third Term Promotion Examinations would be conducted from Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2024, noting that the Third Term holiday of 8 weeks  would begin from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, September, 15 2024.

According to the statement, the 2023/2024 Cognitive/ Placement Examination would be conducted on Saturday, May 18, while the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) would be held from Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7, 2024.

The statement advised parents and guardians to prepare their children and wards for  the First Term School resumption on Monday, September 11, 2023.

DESOPADEC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VISITS SAPELE AREA OFFICE ON INSPECTION/FACT FINDING TOUR.

The executive Director Social Service, Desopadec,  Chief Favour Izoukumor visited the Sapele Area office of Desopadec on a  fact finding tour on Tuesday 29 August 2023.

The executive Director was received at the Sapele Area office by the Sapele Area Co ordinator, Mrs Rachel Okpegwa and staff of the area office.

In her Welcoming address, Okpegwa intimated  the executive Director of the challenges facing the area office and staff of the office.

Among other things, she talked on some challenges on the job.

Responding, Chief Favour Izoukumor told staff of the good intentions of the  present board towards them and urge all staff to continue to pray for our amiable Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the Board for a fruitful tenure, assuring them that the access road to the office will soon be tarred and a transformer installed at the office to ameliorate the problem of electricity supply at the Sapele Area Office and environs. 

Also present at the visit was Hon. Julius Egbedi, Commissioner representing Sapele, Okpe and Ethiope West at the board of Desopadec.

Egbedi added his voice to the executive Director, stating that the tarring of the access road to the Office and the transformer is already gazeted in the budget of Desopadec and will be accomplished in the shortest time possible.

He called on staff to be diligent in their duties, give support to the present government and continue to pray for a successful tenure for the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led government and the present Board.

ROTARY AND ROTARACT CLUBS IN ASABA EMBARK ON MATERNAL, CHILD HEALTH CARE PROJECT IN DELTA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

The Rotary clubs of Asaba Government House, Asaba Downtown, Okpanam Hilltop, Issele-Azagba Uptown and Asaba Bonsaac  and Rotaract clubs under District 9141 Nigeria ,have  carried out a-four in one project at the Ugbolu Primary Health Care Centre in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State .

 The project saw the presentation of mattresses , pillows/pillow cases, bedsheets, window curtains, the provision of hand hygiene materials, sanitary waste Bin , planting of ecnomic trees to protect the environment and clearing  of overgrown weeds within the premises  to enhance health care service delivery for the end users. 

The project covered four areas of focus  out of rotary's seven areas of focus namely maternal and child health care, dsease prevention and water and sanitation as well as environment 

Speaking at the event, the  Assistant Governor of zone 22, Rtn. Peter Itawansa said that the gesture was in line with visions of rotary clubs globally, adding that rotary activities was about the upliftment of humanity.

Rtn. Itawawansa , who performed the symbolic planting  of coconut trees at the Health Centre, noted that the project would help to cushion the atmospheric effect mothers passed through during and after child birth .

In their separate remarks, the President of Rotary Club of Asaba Government House , Rtn. Ukala Gibson  and the President of Rotary Club of Asaba Downtown, Rtn.Honnah Nnamdi explained that rotary international had seven areas of focus, adding that they were focusing on four critical areas including maternal and child care, tree planting on the environment, water and sanitation,  disease prevention and control.

While saying that the  project was being carried in adherence with the rules and regulations of rotary international, Rtn. Ukala  and Rtn. Nnamdi stated that the gesture was to ensure that mothers and their babies were adequately taken care of before, during and after delivery.

They recalled that before they embarked on the provision of the items to the health centre,  there was needs assessment survey which they carried out to ascertain the actual needs of the centre, emphasising that after observing the status of the items in the hospital when they met the matron of the health centre taking delivery of a mother they decided to boost the health centre with the new items.

Rtn. Ukala and Rtn. Nnamdi advised the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items so as to ensure that the purpose for which they were provided was achieved.

The representative of Ugbolu Community, Mr. Ifesinachi Nwanze ,who was elated thanked the Rotarians for the gesture and appealed to the State Government to rehabilitate the road leading to the health centre and provide more equipments to boost heath care delivery in the health centre.

Responding, the Chief Nursing Officer of the Health Centre, Okwuedoe Chinwe pledged to ensure that the items donated will be effectively utilized and appreciated the donors of the items,the rotary Clubs for finding Ugbolu Primary Health Care Centre worthy to benefit from their goodwill and called on other corporate organisations and spirited individuals to emulate Rotary International .

The project Chair, Augusta Impact Keneboh thanked Rotarians for coming out in numbers to  participate in this noble service to humanity.

DELTA STATE GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANT GABRIEL OYIBODE, COMMENDS PRESIDENT TINUBU ON FESTUS KEYAMO'S APPOINTMENT AS A MINISTER.

(From left to right ( Fourth) is Chief Festus Keyamu, SAN, Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development. On his immediate right is Chief Gabriel Otaoghenevwegba Chukwuma Oyibode, a one time Governorship aspirant in Delta State on the Occasion of Keyamu's inauguration as a minister.)

The Chief Executive Officer(CEO)  of Geotag Oil and Gas Limited and chieftain of All Progressives Congress from Delta State, High Chief Gabriel Chukwuma Etaoghenevwegba Oyibode (PhD) has congratulated the just appointed Honourable Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hon. Barrister Festus Egwarewa Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIARb (UK). 

In his goodwill message that was made available to pressmen  in Abuja, Chief Gabriel Oyibode stated that Festus Keyamo's  appointment as Honourable Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development  was  a well deserved one, stressing that it was  a round peg in a round hole! 

The former All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Aspirant in Delta North Senatorial District  described Barrister Festus Keyamo as an illustrious son of Delta State who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the country.

In his words "Honourable Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Egwarewa Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIARb (UK) is an illustrious son of the Urhobo extraction who has been tested as Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment in the previous government of President Muhammadu Buhari and because of his outstanding performances, this new government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has entrusted him with higher responsibilities as Honourable Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development".  

" You are a politician with outstanding impacts and provable political antecedents. It is my prayer that Almighty God grant you good health, longevity, wisdom, knowledge and more understanding to discharge your duties in your new office".

" On behalf of my family, the Gabriel Oyibode Foundation and Gabriel Oyibode Political Dynasty, I want to join the league of  friends and well wishers to congratulate you on your meritorious political appointment as the new Honourable Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development in Federal Republic of Nigeria.!".

Gabriel Oyibode, while congratulating Keyamu further, however, commended  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the privilege given to Barrister Festus Keyamo and other privileged Nigerians to serve in his government as cabinet members.

The APC stalwart urged Nigerians to pray fervently for President Tinubu to succeed in his government so that the country would better for us all.

EZEWU, EHIWARIO'S APPOINTMENT, WORTHY OF COMMENDATION---- IKA SOUTH ASUSS CHAIRMAN, COMR. BROWN

The Chairman of the Ika South Chapter of the  Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) in Delta State, Comrade,  Brown Onyator Jerry, has described the appointment of Mrs. Rose Ezewu and Engr. Jerry Ehiwario as commissioners for Basic and Secondary as well as Power and Energy respectively by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a  welcome development and worthy of commendation .

Comrade Brown Onyator stated this in a statement on behalf of Ika South Chapter of  ASUSS  while reacting to their appointment and assignment of portfolios to the duo, describing their appointment as well deserved.

He stated that Mrs. Ezewu and Engr. Ehiwario would bring their wealth of experience to bear in their task of advancing the MORE agenda of Oborevwori's led administration.

While congratulating them on their appointment, Comrade  Brown noted that ASUSS was overwhelmed with the reappointment of Mrs. Ezewu as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.

Comrade Onyator explained that it was always a thing of joy that one of their own , Mrs. Ezewu  and Engr. Ehiwario were considered worthy to serve in the present administration.

He specifically noted that Mrs. Ezewu was a worthy ambassador of the union and pledged their unflinching support to her .

Comrade Brown Onyator said that Mrs . Ezewu was unassuming educationist and administrator, adding that her choice as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education was in recognition of her continuous efforts in the growth and development of the education system in the State.

INSECURITY: ORODJE OF OKPE KINGDOM HOLDS STAKEHOLDER SECURITY MEETING IN SAPELE.

His Royal Majesty, Orhue The 1st Major General Felix Mujakperue(rtd), The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, held a security stakeholder meeting in Sapele to forge the way forward for continue peace in Sapele Metropolis and environs.

The meeting took place at the Secretariat of Sapele local government on Thursday August 24 with security agencies, community leaders, Sapele residents, local vigilante groups and others in attendance.

Welcoming the Orodje to the Secretariat, the executive Chairman, Sapele local government area, Hon. Okpe Eugene Inoaghan congratulated His royal Majesty on his recent celebration of his coronation anniversary and wish him many more successful year on the throne.

Inoaghan told the Orodje and his Entourage that for some time, Sapele was under seige with indicriminate killings, cult related violence and threat to peace, following which he went into action aided by security operatives in town, took the bull by the horn and brought the situation under control as development can only take place in an atmosphere of peace. 

The local government Boss reported to his Majesty that today he can boldly say that Sapele is peaceful again except for some pockets of minor incidences  like breaking and entry, and petty criminal tendencies which are largely under control

Inoaghan  thereafter gave kudos to the security agencies in town for this feat and called on all to join to continue to ensure that peace reign in Sapele and environs.

Addressing the gathering at the occassion, His Royal Majesty, Felix Mujakperuo Mini CFR, Orhue The  1st, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, said the purpose of his visit is to interface with his subject on the issue of reoccurring security problem in Sapele Metropolis and environs such as Amukpe, Elume, Ugborhen and others.

The Orodje said it is a pain to him that the life of young men are cut short in town due to cult related issues and other insecurity challenges rendering their parents childless, their wife widows and their children orphans.

He said these youths are the future of tomorrow and their live is of great importance to the nation, moreso, no meaningful development can take place in any community in the absence of peace.

Orodje said he hope to see Sapele return to her former glory where she use to blossom with economic activities and was known all over Nigeria, 

He stressed that at that time it was Sapele and Ibadan that were known in southern Nigeria as towns blessed with economic activities.

While thanking the security operatives for all their efforts in fighting crime in his kingdom, he called on all to suggest ways that peace can continue to be maintain in Sapele and environs especially in the rural areas where women can no longer go to the farm because of killer herdsmen.

His Royal Majesty thanked Sapele residents especially the non Natives for their efforts in working with the government and security operatives in maintaining  peace and called on all to speak out and suggest any other way that peace can be maintain in Sapele as he want to see a situation where every one can walk freely in the town and do business without any fear of threat, intimidation or molestation. 

Responding, various leaders of thoughts gave suggestions on the way forward, highlighting the need for swift response by security operatives in cases of kidnapping, the need for landlords to have good security information of their tenants and the necessity of more patrol vehicles for security operatives.

BREAKING: RUSSIA OMENE IS DEAD

: Comrade Russia Omene is dead. An unconfirmed report said  he died in his home and the remain was discovered yesterday by his neighbor in a slight state of decomposition.

Until his death, he was a member of Nigeria Union of Journalist, Sapele Chapel.

A neighbor described late Russia Omene as soft spoken person that minds his own business. He was friendly to all around him.

As at the time of filing the report, details surrounding the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained.

MANY FEARED DEAD AS SEPLAT ENERGY RIG COLLAPSED AT UGBORHEN, SAPELE.

Many persons were feared to have died in an accident that occured at one of the oil rig owned by Seplat energy at Ugborhen, in Sapele local government area.

The incident occurred in the early hours of  yesterday 15 August when. work was ongoing at the drilling site.

It was gathered that about 96 persons were on the rigg when it collapsed.

A source from Ugborhen that pleaded anonymity said workers employed in the project from Ugborhen town were mainly casuals and were not at the rig when the accident occurred.

He added that a lot of persons must have lost their lives in the incident but wondered if the company will be bold enough to mention the actual number that died.

However, in a press release, Seplat energy informed the public of the unfortunate incident and claimed that One death was recorded, Three are still missing and that efforts are ongoing to search for the missing workers.

The release had it that there were 96 workers on the rig at the time of the accident and 92 had so far been accounted for as safe. 

The official statement also reveal that a detail investigation into the incident shall be conducted and further detail of the serious accident shall be communicated as things unfold. 

The statement from Seplat energy was signed by the Chief executive Officer of the company, Mr. Roger Brown.

FORMER PRESIDENT GENERAL UPU CELEBRATE GOLDEN MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY WITH WIFE.

Chief Gabriel Ofotokun, the Udu of Oghara Kingdom and former President- General, Urhobo Progress Union, celebrated Golden Marriage Anniversary with his Wife, Chief ( Mrs) Betty Ofotokun.

The event started with a Thanksgiving service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sapele and  reception  followed later at Fountain Hotels Sapele. 

Earlier, on Friday, 11 August, a prayer session was held at the residence of the Ofotokuns to mark their 50 years marriage anniversary.

In their testimony, it was gathered that they got married on the 11th of August 1973 after a year of courtship.

Chief Gabriel  Ofotokun testified that the road had not been easy

but God made it possible with His presence and leading all these years and today, he thank God for the decision he made 50 years ago to tie the  knot with his hearthrob, Chief (Mrs)  Betty Ofotokun.

Chief ( Mrs) Betty Ofotokun equally testified that coming to Nigeria had made her to value family ties, love and togetherness and today, she look forward to many more marriage life with her Husband, Chief Gabriel Ofotokun.

She said the Journey has not been easy but possible,  and that each time she have the opportunity to visit her siblings in the United States of America, she never stop to share her rich experiences and with the experiences she counsel her siblings being the eldest of 9 children. 

Present at the event were, Her Royal Majesty, Queen Eshemita, the Queen of Oghara Kingdom, Professor Emeretus Justice Ekpere, from University of Ibadan, Chief  Michael Omonowa, Chief Martins Orhomigho, High  Chief Michelnell Aghomi, the Onibrogho of Oghara and others.

EDAFE OFOTOKUN CONGRATULATES THE DOYEN OF OFOTOKUN FAMILY, CHIEF GABRIEL OFOTOKUN ON 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Oghara: A fast rising politician and former aspirant to the Delta State House of Assembly, Ethiope West State Constituency, Comrade Edafe Ofotokun, has congratulate the Doyen of the John Ofotokun dynasty Chief Gabriel Ofotokun as he marked his 50th years wedding anniversary.

In a congratulatory message personally signed by the humble and easy going politician, which was made available to newsmen, he wrote: " I, Comrade Edafe Ofotokun, on behalf of myself and family, happily congratulate my Elder Brother and Father  Chief Gabriel Ofotokun(JP)(The Doyen of John Ofotokun dynasty)and his dear wife Chief Mrs. B. A Ofotokun(JP), on the occasion of their 50th years wedding anniversary. Chief and Chief Mrs., your decision 50years ago to be together has made things BEAUTIFUL. Your touch has been golden and inspirational...

As the Ofotokun family is joined with thousands of well wishers worldwide, to celebrate this auspicious occasion of 50th wedding anniversary, I  prayed the Almighty God to guide, protect and  bless the union with long life and prosperity".

JUBILATION AS TONY .G. EREWA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OPENS IN SAPELE FOR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES.

Sapele Indigenes were agog with Jubilation as Tony G. Erewa College of Education, the first ever higher institution in Sapele, Opens for academic activities this week.

The College of Education, a private initiative, is the First ever to come out of Sapele and it is believe to raise educational awareness of Sapele indigenes, towns in it's environs and the nation at large.

Situated in serene area in  Oton Community of  Sapele local government area, Tony G. Erewa College of Education offers courses like:

School of Science Education

School of Fine and Applied Art 

Home Economics Education

School of Arts and Social Science Education.

among others.

Speaking with some indigenes residing at Oton Community, 

Ejairu Desmond, said, the newly open higher institutions will not only make more persons to make their dream come true education-wise, it will also provide employment for many especially those in Sapele local government area.

Augusta Odemeruo said her joy is that the presence of the institution in Oton Community will improve economic activity in Oton Community and environs.

Interested persons are requested to pay visit to the institution to seek for admission as lectures are to commence soonest.

IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT... INOAGHAN TELLS COUNCIL STAFF IN 3 DAY SEMINAR.

The executive Chairman, Sapele Local government Council, Hon. Chief Eugene Okpe Inoaghan has urged Council staff to improve on service delivery in financial management, in line with modern trend of financial management and record keeping.

 Inoaghan said this while declaring open a 3 Day Seminar organised for Council staff at the local government Secretariat on Wednesday 9 August.

The seminar was organised by the local government Council in conjuncture with Sotrenav Consultancy Service, to help build the capacity of staff.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Inoaghan said this is the first time the local government will be directly involved in organising such seminar for staff and it is as a result of the series of challenges being faced in reconciling and managing financial records over time. 

Inoaghan then urge Council staff to be attentive and put to use knowledge gain during the 3 Day seminar, to help improve Service delivery in terms of Financial Management. 

Inoaghan equally thanked the executives of the local government Council for approving the training, which he described as very necessary and timely for capacity building of staff in the local government Council.

OFOTOKUN CONGRATULATES IBORI AT 65.

Oghara: A charismatic youthful  politician and former aspirant into the Delta State House of Assembly, Ethiope West State Constituency  Comrade Edafe Ofotokun, has congratulated former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 65th birthday anniversary. 

Ofotokun, in his Goodwill message maintained that Chief Ibori, is an iconic leader whose legacies in Delta State, will for ever remain  indellible in the heart of the people.

Ofotokun, noted,  that as governor, Chief  Ibori built bridges of unity amongst the different ethnic groups in the state, gave Deltans sense of belonging in governance, create massive employment for the theming youths and accelerate the socio - economic development of the state.

He remarked that Delta State was lucky to have Chief James Ibori as governor of the state between 1999 - 2007 , insisting that the pace he set has remained a standard for all the governor that came into power after him.

While praying to God to give Chief Ibori, long life, good health, abundance Joy and prosperity as he celebrate his 65th birthday anniversary and a  remarkable achievements on planet Earth, he  called on  the people of Delta State to join hands and pray for Ibori and his future endeavours.

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OGHARA PEOPLE CONGRATULATES IBORI AT 65.

People Of  Oghara Kingdom,  congratulates  the Pride of Urhoboland and former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the  auspicious occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary.

Oghara people said  "Your lifetime has been a phenomenon, and we are very proud to be identified with you and the invaluable contributions you have made to the growth of society and mankind".

"On this special day, we celebrate your remarkable journey on earth thus far and relish the countless indelible marks you have continued to make in the annals of Delta State's history. As you add another year to your illustrious life, we take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude for your exceptional service and immeasurable contributions to the overall development of Oghara Kingdom, Delta State, the Niger Delta region and Nigeria as a whole."

In a statement by Pastor Champion Kpateghe , Chief Henry OgheneOchuko Ofa PhD and others, they maintained that despite leaving office about 16 years ago, it remains unquestionable that Ibori's astute leadership as Governor of Delta State recorded an unprecedented progress and transformation in all facets of our State.

The statement adds,  "Your commitment to good governance, infrastructural development, and empowerment initiatives has left an indelible impact in the lives of your people."

They prayed to  Almighty God’s continuous strength and guidance upon his life and that God almighty will grant Ibori long life in good health and divine wisdom to fulfil the purpose for which he  was sent to mankind, and that his  new age be filled with blessings beyond his expectations.

THE OPEN CONSPIRACIES AGAINST OUR LEADER CHIEF JAMES IBORI..... OUR POSITION

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We are deeply appalled by the continued persecutions of our role model and national  leader, Chief James Onanefe Ibori by the UK authorities acting in cahoots with some internal enemies of the Niger-Delta who will stop at nothing at betraying anybody in sight for their self-serving,  narrow and  parochial interests. 

We at the Niger-Delta Youth Vanguard for Justice and Equity are very much aware of the grand design by some unscrupulous elements within the political class to see one of the strongest voices of the Niger-Delta struggle completely decimated. 

 We shall not fold our arms and stand idly  to watch this political manipulation that has shamefully taken the full colouration of legal travesty rare its ugly head against a man who has been  merely singled out to be a victim of high-wired power play over his steadfast and consistent principles on key political issues 

At least,  this is the first time we are seeing someone being prosecuted for a second time over the same case for which he has long been wilfully convicted and sentenced.

 To say the least,  it is most illogical and even legally incongruous to prosecute Chief James Ibori for yet the second time, having being convicted, sentenced and after having long done his time as handed down by the court. 

A clear case of double jeopardy with serious undertone at perennially or eternally victimizing and tormenting one man. 

The conspiracy theories that has long been touted is getting too loud to be ignored.

   

It is a common principle in law that he who alleges have the onus of proof. 

If Chief James Ibori was prosecuted and sentenced in the UK for laundering monies in their country, so to speak,  it is only logical to say that the UK authorities have the full details and know the whereabouts of such funds and must have since placed a lien on them. That means that such funds,  if they ever existed,  are fully for grab by the UK authorities without Chief James Ibori or anyone else standing on their way. It is theirs for the asking. Q. E. D

Why therefore belabouring a man who should be having a deserved rest and peace to put his life together again after spending  grueling years in their captivity over what is already in their  possession and custody? 

How reasonable is it for you to tell Chief James Ibori to cough out a whopping  £101.5million to pay when you have long placed a lien on all that you have purportedly traced to him?  Where is he going to get that from and on what basis was that figure arrived at in the first place?

 Do you ever in your wildest imagination expect a man to  give what he does not have? What a wild goose chase! 

 If nothing else is behind this, then the mental wellness of  Judge Tomlison needs to be subjected to serious clinical interrogations

We at the Niger-Delta Youth Vanguard for Justice and Equity  make bold to say that all that are playing out are dirty politics with clear mix of high-wired conspiracy and we caution that it is being taken too far 

For the records,  the man Chief James Ibori vacated office as Governor close to two decades ago. Since then,  he has not occupied any other office and has lived his life very privately since serving out his time in the UK 

It is also on record that he has arguably  remained the best governor to have run the affairs of Delta State or any state in Nigeria till date as evidenced by myriad of monumental projects he procured for the state while he held sway as governor ; projects that are still standing very tall today after several years of exiting government. Three polytechnics,   Colleges of Education, a University Teaching Hospital,  College of Health Technology, Massive infrastructural turnaround of Delta State University, monumental bridges,  sport stadia,  massive rural electrification across the length and breadth of the state to mention but a few.  These are projects that were started from the very scratch and which today come across as the only people-oriented projects standing to be counted in the state till date. 

We therefore urge the UK authorities in their usual albeit bizarre meddlesomeness to call on the successive governments to account for the deluge of huge allocations that has accrued to the state between 2007 when Chief James Ibori left office and now 

Since the UK has inadvertently put on  the toga of the undisputed global watchdogs on the internal affairs of nations without restraints ,  we are calling on them to come and open page by page what transpired in the finances of Delta particularly since Chief Ibori's exit.

  They must investigate and prosecute the massive lootings and the drunken and open plundering of state resources by the successive governments  which have barely nothing to show for it. Only then can they be seen as been a fair, honest and objective arbiter. 

Oh we just heard somebody say that the Chief James Ibori successors didn't hide their jaw-breaking loots in the UK for fear of being taken through the tortuous path of Chief James Ibori

We wish to place on record that this whole persecution of Chief James Ibori, a pan Niger-Delta leader,   started at the wake of his very vociferous  struggle for a better deal for the people of the Niger-Delta region and that was clearly encapsulated in his famous crusade for Resource Control which did not go down well with certain power blocks in the country.

 It still remains a well documented fact that he alongside his fellow compatriots including the then Bayelsa Governor, DSP Alamieyesegha were marked for political annihilation and even possible death. All that happened around DSP Alamieyesegha is still very fresh in our memories.

 The gimmicks , the intrigues,  the smear and slandering, the blackmails, the humiliations , the betrayal, the conspiracies and gang-ups by kinsmen he was supposedly fighting for and all that happened that culminated in his eventual but unfortunate passage will never be swept away for years to come. DSP ALAMIEYESEGHA sure lives on and will continue to have his pride of place in our hall of fame. 

Chief James Ibori being the last man standing must never be allowed to fall under the satanic forces of those unforgiven conspirators with their perennial vested interests and whose only business is to continue to milk the God-given resources of the Niger-Delta dry and mortgage our future to eternity. No matter how much support they enjoy from those sellouts within the Niger-Delta, they shall be stoutly and roundly resisted with the last drop of our blood. Chief James Ibori must be left alone and allowed to live his peaceful life. Enough is enough this moment

The Obasanjos of this world who continues to adorn the full apparel of a saint yet squandered a whopping, mind-bungling $16billion on power and yet Nigeria has continued to remain the darkest nation on earth ever since should hear this . He and his co-travellers including beneficiaries turned traducers back home should steer clear now or we will react further in the fiercest manner no one can imagine

 

We have all been around in this country for a while and nobody, we repeat nobody especially those within the political class should come out here to say he is as saintly as the angels. 

While not in condonation of any act of corruption, this sustained satanic politics against Chief James Ibori must be halted now and now.

He did not do anything differently from those who have been accused of one corruption allegation or the other in this country. There have been plethora of cases where far more huge sums are involved and non have taken these concocted international/global dimensions. 

Chief James Ibori is human and we are not here to crave perfection for him

We are only here to let the whole world know that he is a victim of a monstrous power-play of the  Nigerian state

We further wish to state that so far in our  chequered history as a people, Chief James Ibori has effortlessly come across as one of the most selfless leaders whose indelible imprints in infrastructural renaissance of Delta state and the struggle for a better deal for the Niger Delta region can never be wished away by anyone including those who will stop at nothing in tormenting him for their selfish personal gain

God bless Chief James Ibori

God bless the Niger-Delta region

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Sign

1. Senior Comr. James Ufuomanefe Isiosio.... National Coordinator

2. Comr. Ajiri-Oghene Wesley... National Secretary

3. Comr. Mrs. Ofotokun Rosemary... National Women Leader 

4. Comr. Ewharieme Gregrey.... National Publicity Secretary

5.  Comr. Philip  Okorodiden ... National Organizing Secretary

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6. Egboro Lucky..... National Welfare Secretary

7. Comr. Mrs.  Okubolayefa Laura E.... Deputy National Women Leader 

8. Barr.  Odiase Aigbogun... National Legal Adviser

9. Comr.  Omene Sunday... Chairman, BOT

10. Comr. Diamond Efeturhi Jolly.... Secretary,  BOT

11. Comr. Favour

 Ubiovero... Deputy National Organizing Secretary 

12. Comr. Toritsewemi Temisan.... Deputy National Secretary

13. Comr. Nwabueze M. Philemon 

Deputy National welfare Secretary 

14. Comr. Ighere Andrew 

Trustee

15.Comr. Peremobowei Dombraye... Trustee

16. Mr. Otuya Victor.... Group Media Consultant