DELTA APC GUBER CANDIDATE, EMERHOR HAS NO MANIFESTO

Otega Emerhor

The rumour has been going round for quite sometime now and as much we try to waive it off, it keeps re-echoing. We are not saying that there is an element of truth in it neither we are saying that there is no iota of truth in it but we can no longer keep it as it is our duty to sensitize our eligible voters as the date for the general elections draws closer.

The rumour mill has it that Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, the All Progressive Congress, APC Delta Gubernatorial Candidate for this 2015 general elections has no manifestos or programmes he intends to pursue should he emerged as the governor of our oil rich state.

According to sources who hinted DELTA DECIDES, this candidate who shout 'change' in the day has not deemed it fit to draw up a manifesto or road map in his campaign to win the hearts and minds of Deltans.

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM DELTA DECIDES

Godspower Onwudiwe

As we celebrate, the year ahead presents before us an unprecedented opportunity for Deltans to withdraw the mantle of leadership from our TESTED and FAILED politicians; as it is said in our adage, that it is in the bitterness of a bitter kola that you can tell it of its bitterness. Yes! This is the right time to SHUN those politicians who have failed us abysmally.

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I SPONSORED THE MINIMUM WAGE BILL..DORIS UBOH-OGUNKOYA

Engr. Doris Uboh-Ogunkoya

Engineer Doris Uboh-Ogunkoya is one of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Delta north senatorial aspirant. She is a politician of no mean repute. She was in the House of Representatives between 2007 and 2011, representing Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State. In this interview with DELTA DECIDES, this political amazon gives reasons why she is vying for the senate, her chances of clinching the People’s Democratic Party, PDP ticket, and the legacies she left for her constituency.

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COMMUNIQUÉ SAGA: OKOCHA DISOWNS OKOWA, MONYE OTHERS

Peter Eloka Okocha

As controversies continues to trail the authenticity of the communiqué issued by some desperate governorship aspirants who are knee on foisting their aspiration on deltans, one of the aspirant whose name was included to give credence to the communique has denied being part of the meeting. 

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GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANT IMPLICATED IN AN ALLEGED FRAUD

Controversial Communique

Professor Sylvester Monye

As the race for the Unity House, Asaba gets fiercer among the battalion of aspirants, there is an indication that some of the aspirants are resolving to applying desperate means to achieve their tall ambition of governing one of the richest states in the country. The manoeuvre and scheming by these aspirants to win the ticket of their party and possibly the election to Unity House so as to loot  the state treasury has been identified as the principal reason some of the governorship aspirants are doing everything possible to bring each other down.

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2015: DELTA POLICE CAUTIONS POLITICIANS AGAINST VIOLENCE

ASABA – Ahead of the yuletide and the forthcoming general elections in the country, the Delta state PoliceCommand has warned criminals as well as politicians in the state against involving in crimes and encouraging violence, vowing to deal decisively on anyone caught.

The state Commissioner of Police, Alkali Baba Usman, handed this warning at Asaba, during a press briefing where the Command also paraded some suspected armed robbers and cultists arrested in November.

“It is indeed another happy moment for me to welcome you to this press briefing and to showcase some of our major achievements in reducing crime in the Command since the beginning of this month,” he said.

He said operatives of Anti-Crime patrol team from Obiarukwu Division in Ukwuani Local Government Area, while on patrol along New Sapele, Agbor road, intercepted one Toyota Highlander Jeep with, Reg. No. ABH 629 AA withthree occupants, and on sighting the police, they abandoned the vehicle and fled into the bush.

According to him, preliminary investigation revealed that the said vehicle was snatched at gun point from its owner, Engr. Joseph Okolie in Warri the same day, noting that within this month, 12 suspects were arrested, 12 fire arms recovered, six cartridges and four vehicles, as well as two motor cycles were recovered.

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2015: NGO TO HOLD RALLY FOR PRESIDENT JONATHAN

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO, the Community Awareness And Development Network (CAWAN), is holding a one-day rally for President Goodluck Jonathan.

The rally which embraces like minds from the South South zone, will take place at the Cenotaph on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 10 am.

According to the state secretary of CAWAN, Mr. Egbonimali Shedrack, national executive members of the political bigwigs and interest groups expected at the rally.

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DELTA 2015: OKOCHA JOINS GUBER RACE, PROMISES TO RUN 'PAN-DELTAN' GOVERNMENT

A maritime expert and governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State for the 2015 elections, Mr. Peter Okocha, on Sunday said he would introduce a private sector mentality into the business of governance.

He also said he would run a ‘pan-Deltan’ government which would use the 13 per cent derivation fund to develop the oil-producing areas of the state.

Okocha’s position was contained in a statement by his Campaign Organisation which said the aspirant made the promise at the National Secretariat PDP in Abuja when he returned his Expression of Interest Form for the governorship race in Delta State.

“It is my intention to introduce the private sector mentality into the business of governance. In fact, good corporate governance would be the driving force of my government. Civil servants must deliver efficient services and appropriately remunerated.

“Furthermore, if elected, I will use the 13 per cent derivation fund to develop the oil- producing areas of the state because the people in these areas suffer environmental degradation, untold health hazards as well as economic deprivation resulting from oil exploration activities.

“My government would be pan-Deltan. No part of the state would feel abandoned and I assuredly declare that it is my intention to build on the legacy of the present administration,” he said.

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DELTA 2015: EMETULU PICKS NOMINATION FORM, URGES DELTANS TO SUPPORT HIM

As the jostling of who succeed the incumbent Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan becomes intense, the former Commissioner for Power and Energy and a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governorship aspirant in Delta state, Hon. Charles Emetulu picked his governorship nomination form at the PDP secretariat in Abuja, thereby dispelling the rumour that he has backed out of the race.

Emetulu believed in the political circle in Delta state as the, “bridge that link Delta North, Central and South,” because of the strategic position of the Ndokwa people who are strong political allies of the Urhobos.

ADVOCATE gathered that he resigned his appointment on Wednesday, 15th, October 2014, to enable him contest the Governorship election in Delta state and was also among those the Anioma leaders submitted their name to the President for consideration.

According to Hon. Emetulu, he said that he is in the race having consulted his family and associates, and he is convinced that if supported by the PDP to emerge as its candidate, he has the capacity to take Delta State to the next level, by consolidating and building on the gains so far recorded by the Uduaghan’s government, which he have beenna part.

Reacting to media report in one of the community paper in the state that he failed to resign from office before the deadline set by the PDP for all political appointee to resign if they are seeking elective position; Hon. Emetulu described the report as the figment of the reports’ imagination as the records are very clear that he tendered his resignation on October 15, 2014, five days before the party deadline.

He therefore, urged the good people of Delta state to disregard the said publication which according to him is the hallmark of junk journalism because the reporter has access to him to confirm his story but chose to be mischievous.

Hon. Emetulu also called on PDP delegates to the state congress to see him as the new face of Delta which embodies equity, justice and fairness, by voting enmasse for him at the party governorship primary scheduled for November 29, 2014.

He also promised to run all-inclusive government, where all sections of Delta state would have a sense of belonging, by giving to all parts of the state what is due to it, without forgetting the critical sector, the youth and the women empowerment which would become one of his cardinal policies.
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DELTA 2015: UTUAMA JOINS GOVERNORSHIP RACE

DEPUTY governor of Delta State, Professor Amos Utuama, yesterday, joined the governorship race in Delta State after the purchase of nomination form for him by The Peoples Network” for Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama for Governor 2015.

Addressing journalists after picking the form, chairman of the group, Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabo, said having served for eight years under James Ibori and another eight years as deputy to Emmanuel Uduaghan, Utuama was better prepared knowledgeable and experienced to continue on the projects and development of the state.

According to him, it took the group a day to the deadline to purchase the form because the individual concerned had to raise the funds, explaining that a state like Delta with various tribes and interest needed a man neutral and unassuming.

According to him, “Prof. Utuama is a rare breed, an industrious, trustworthy, accomplished legal colossus with great insight and strong organisation ability. He is a man of integrity, an epitome of humility, a lover of peace, gentle as a dove, a dynamic, meticulous, reliable and versatile administrator, whose interpersonal relationship is second to none. This, perhaps, explains why he has been in the corridors of power without any known record of clashes with those above or below him. He is a beneficent and philanthropic administrator.

“As a party man, Prof. Utuama’s sense of loyalty, steadfastness and dedication is second to none. He is unlike others, who are notorious for dumping their parties at the least opportunity when the weather looks unfavourable and jumps back in when it serves their interest. He is a honourable and illustrious son of Delta State whose drive for excellence, selfless service and exemplary leadership are laudable colorants to his professional, political, administrative and scholarly success.

“We believe that Delta State needs a governor with proven ability to perform and a vision to transform, a governor who will accelerate to new frontiers the ground breaking works of Chief James Ibori and the developmental strides of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan. The state needs a governor who has every corner of the State in his heart and can pursue a broad epicenter development dynamics that will resound in all areas of the State. We are convinced that Prof. Utuama fits the bill of the kind of governor Delta State desires at this moment” he said.

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DELTA 2015: ELUMELU GOES SPIRITUAL, DECLARES IN CHURCH ***Donates Cars and Tricycles to deltans

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health, Mr. Ndudi Elumelu, has declared his intention to run for governor of Delta State.

The lawmaker, who is the younger brother of renowned banker, Tony Elumelu, made the declaration at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Onicha-Uku in Aniocha-North Local Government Area of Delta State.

A statement on Wednesday said Elumelu seized the opportunity to commit his governorship ambition to God.

Elumelu, who also runs a non-governmental organisation, Ndudi Elumelu Foundation, donated 10 vehicles and 30 tricycles for distribution to people in the three senatorial districts of the state as part of his empowerment programme.

He thanked the foundation members for their steadfastness and promised more incentives for the coordinators to facilitate their task of mobilising the electorate towards the 2015 elections.

He advised them to avoid distractions by remaining focused and mindful of their reactions to arguments from members of the public with regards to who becomes the governor of Delta State.

Earlier, at the dedication sermon, the Assistant Parish Priest of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Onicha-Uku in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Rev. Fr. Ignatius Chigbo advised Christians to judiciously use their talents and gifts to the Glory of God and the benefit of their generation.

He commended the wisdom of the governorship aspirant for committing the project into the hand of God stressing that all success comes from God, and urged Christians to make mercy and compassion their watchword in ministering to the needs of the less privileged in the society.

Special prayers were subsequently held for Elumelu who seeks to win the Peoples Democratic Party governorship primary.

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DELTA 2015: HON. OCHEI AND THE IPP PROJECT***What happened to our IPP project?

Hon. Victor Ochei

"I heard that that boy Victor Ochei wants to be a governor too.That boy is too ambitious. He collected about N18bn for the IPP project and pocketed it and now he is also saying he wants to be the governor"....Pa EK Clark.

The above statement was made by Chief EK Clark early this year. This statement by an elder statesman was not just a statement but an obvious indictment of then speaker, Rt Hon Victor Ochei whose company (though, he claims to have deinvested from it) Davnotch was alleged to have collected close to N20bn for the IPP project. This project was supposed to serve the interest of all Deltans including Ochei, Pa Clark, Gov Uduaghan, Engr Charles Emetulu the Energy and Power Commissioner and Ochei's 'Yes we believe' team.

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DELTA 2015: MY IMMEDIATE GOAL IS TO REDUCE THE LEVEL OF POVERTY IN THE STATE.....PROF. IZEGBU

Professor Victor Izegbu

Professor Victor Izegbu is one of the PDP top contender to the Unity house, Asaba, he is a philanthropist who has contributed his quota at helping the youths in various areas of endeavor thereby alleviating poverty among Deltans through his foundation, Onochie Izegbu Foundation. This Asaba born professor is of the former Urological Surgery at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirate. In this interview with Delta Decides, he spoke on his plans for Deltans, why he is running under the platform of the peoples democratic party, PDP, and he equally bares his mind on the controversial issue of zoning.

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Warri: New Voice in Delta Governorship

Dr. Andrew Warri

Since the return of democracy in 1999, Delta State has been known as a state that is meticulous in the election of its leaders , saddled with the responsibilities of handling issues at local , state and federal levels . This is responsible for presentation of high caliber , experienced and intelligent leaders at the aforementioned arms of government which has made the state to earn an enviable reputation as one of the best developed states in the country today. It is as a result of the need to present the best that they are opposed to candidates ’ imposition by godfathers, a trend that has now flourished in the nation ’s polity.

Although at the last count no fewer than thirty governorship aspirants have declared their intention to contest, but the attempt to produce the best for the leadership of the state has led to a deep search by the people for the right candidate. Among those presently considered to foot the bill is a man considered to represent the true yearnings of the people of Delta State –a young and humble medical doctor and seasoned administrator.

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DELTA 2015: OBUH VISITS DEIN OF AGBOR****Seeks Royal Blessing

Sir Tony Obuh and Dein of Agbor

As the saying goes, charity begins at home. It is on this note that the Governorship aspirant; Tony Obuh paid a consultative visit to his revered monarch; the Dein of Agbor kingdom on the 15th of September, 2014.

Mr Tony Chuks Obuh who hails from Agbor-Oki in Ika south LGA sought the Royal blessing of his Monarch HRM Kiagborekuzi I, the DEIN of Agbor kingdom as he prepares for his Governorship ambition.

The visit of Obuh to the Dein's Palace was seen as the gathering of the Political Big wigs in the state as he was accompanied to the Palace with various political heavy weights such as; Hon. Monday Igbuya, majority leader, the Deputy speaker of Delta state house of assembly, Hon Pat Ejete, Hon Edijala, the Caretaker committee chairman of Uvwie, Chief Frank Nwugo amongst others.

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DELTA 2015: YOUTHS DRUM SUPPORT FOR ANDREW WARRI

Delta State youths under the aegis of Youths for Good Governance (Y4GG) are drumming support for Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant, Dr Andrew Foubiri Warri for the seat of Delta State Governor in 2015.

The group in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Mr. Benson Osekavwebor enjoined the people of Delta State to support Andrew Warri who hailed from Ogbobagbene, Burutu LGA in his quest to become governor of Delta State, adding that evidence are bound that Andrew Warri had been the centre of attraction for many years for his special interest and passion as a change agent in Delta State and across Nigeria.

The statement which described him as a strong motivator, exceptional growth driver and selfless leader worthy of emulation pointed out that they are aligning with him because he had over time declared publicly that he is joining the governorship race in Delta State for the sake of humanity.

“This statement is considered to be true as he has over the years shown true kindness to local communities in providing adequate medical care and attention to those who needed it the most. In all honesty, Andrew Warri is presenting a ‘New Order’ in the politics of Delta State as he is the youngest among the governorship aspirants and he is the most adored by the youths of Delta State.

He is a recipient of multiple industries and organisational awards for superior leadership performance and contributions,” the statement disclosed, adding that as a medical consultant to Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on a Special Medical Referral Programme, he had to date treated surgically no fewer than 1,300 Niger Delta indigenes within and outside the country.

The statement mainatained that having worked in different capacity caring for the ordinary man in the society; the need to serve on a wider scale had made him to nurse the idea of contesting for the governor of Delta State where he would have the opportunity to better the lives of the people should he become the governor of Delta State.

“He is indeed a people-centric person that the people of Delta State must do well to embrace and work it in the future. Andrew Warri is an “Exceptional Achiever” that has the people in mind concerning everything that he is committed to doing. With his many qualifications, attributes and certificates, it will be fair to state here that he is the right man for the governor of Delta State,” the statement said.
-Vanguard.

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DELTA 2015: WHAT A MAN CAN DO WOMAN CAN DO IT BETTER- OLEJEME *** Say she respect the men but when the chips are down, they will support her

Chairman, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme weekend declared that she would break the jinx and emerge as the first elected female governor in Nigeria.

Addressing party faithful, community leaders, youths and women in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Olejeme said her governorship ambition was virtually signed, sealed and delivered.

Promising to alter the political arithmetic in the state, Olejeme said “I am prepared for the 2015 governorship race. God has programmed a woman to occupy the Delta State governorship seat in 2015. It is a mandate from God. He is going to put a woman on that seat come May 29, 2015. He will stop at nothing to ensure that I win the primaries and the 2015 governorship election."

Stressing that what a man can do, a woman can do better, Olejeme said at the critical moment, other aspirants would support her.

“No shaking. Other aspirants are my brothers. I respect the men but when the chips are down, they will support me."

What remained, according to the NSITF boss was her inauguration.

Olejeme who also reflected on the roads taken, the paths not explored, what need to be done and her place in the road ahead, promised to manage the wealth of the state efficiently.

“We will end this journey in victory in 2015. We will add value to the state. We will make Delta State better. We will provide sound education, basic health care facilities, potable drinking water, efficient transport, urban and rural connection facilities and other basic services” she promised.

Armed with the right statistics and information on the needs of the people, Olejeme reaffirmed her stance to ensure that numerous Deltans are employed.”

Olejeme who was in Delta Central to map out strategies for the forthcoming elections met with PDP stakeholders from Delta Central political zone and You and I coordinators in the 25 local government areas.

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2015: DELTANS WILL NOT VOTE FOR ORUBEBE- E.K CLARK ***As Obuh Seeks Blessings ***Seven Chiefs from Dein's Royal Palace Accomplained Him

Ijaw National Leader and Elder Statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark has bare fang on Orubebe, saying come 2015 governorship elections, Deltans will not vote for the ex-Niger Delta Minister, Elder Godsday Orubebe but will cast their votes for President Goodluck Jonathan in his re-election bid.

Chief Clark, a former Federal Commissioner made the declaration during a consultative visit by members of Delta United for Tony Chuks Obuh, DUF Thursday September 4 at his country-home in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

While describing Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan as a very humble and respectful son, Chief Clark disclosed how he told Orubebe to forget the governorship race and spearhead the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan, stressing that Elder Orubebe refused to yield to his advice.

He warned that nobody should use his name to endorse any candidate, declaring that the era of imposing candidates on the people are over and will not be tolerated.

Also speaking, the Majority Leader of Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Monday Igbuya, who stood-in for Chief Convener of DUF, Chief Ayirimi Emami, told Chief Clark that they came to introduce their Principal, Tony Obuh to him, adding that the Dein of Agbor sent seven Chiefs to represent him as a sign of his solidarity.

In a remark, the PDP governorship hopeful, Mr. Tony Obuh described Chief E.K. Clark as a man of history in Nigeria and advocate of one Nigeria.

Mr. Obuh, a Seasoned Civil Servant, said that he “has seen governance to know what is good and bad after serving in Delta State Civil Service” and that his decision to resign from the State Civil Service as Permanent Secretary was not due to pressure or advice from anybody.

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DELTA 2015: ANOTHER ASPIRANT, HON ELUMELU CRAWLS ON HIS KNEELS

Hon. Elumelu Kneeling befor chief Lori-Ogbebor

First it was the immediate past minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Peter Orubebe who went far away in the United Kingdom kneeling and crawling before Delta State immediate past governor, Chief James Ibori all in the bid to solicit for his support for the 2015 governorship race.

When Delta Decides published it, Orubebe's media team called us all sort of names.

Though the team acknowledged that their boss actually visited the ex-Governor to.solicit for his support but insisted that he did not crawl on his kneels as we reported.

When they got wind that DD is in possession of the video and ticket number, this team shelded away as we promised that the video and the ticket number would be released soon.

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2015: UDUAGHAN UNDER SEVERE PRESSURE TO PICK EMETULU AS HIS SUCCESSOR.

Charles Emetulu

The political atmosphere in the state is cooking at a very high tensity with the proponents of power shift almost having their way.

Barring any further ''maradonic'' adventures from Uduaghan , information filtering in to AV-News, Kwale has it that based on the meeting of the Urhobo stakeholders in the PDP held in Mosogar and after due consultation with some Urhobo governorship aspirants, the Urhobo leaders have settled to support the Anioma governorship agenda ,though not without a condition attached.

Gov. Uduaghan

It is the condition attached to their decision to support an Anioma born governor that is about to further tear the PDP apart. Our source revealed that the leaders and elders of Delta Central led by Chief Amori Ighoyhota are mounting pressure on Gov Uduaghan to name Hon Charles Emetulu, the state commissioner for power and energy as his successor.

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