AGAIN, GUNMEN KIDNAPS CATHOLIC PRIEST IN DELTA

Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State appears to be under siege as a Catholic Priest of the Sacred Heart Parish, Obomkpa, Rev. Fr. Andrew Anah has been kidnapped after series of kidnaps in recent times.

The news of the kidnap of the Priest came as a rude shock after the same priest had been kidnapped sometime last year and subsequently released after a coded ransom was allegedly paid.

This definitely is one kidnap too many as security observers believed the priest would have been transfered from that Parish after being abducted from the same environment in the past. They averred that his transfer would have afforded him ample of opportunity to recover from the trauma; but with this one now it would be too much for him to bear.

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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: 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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