2019. I AM CONSULTING AND CONSIDERING RUNNING AGAINST BURHARI-SARAKI

Bukola Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has told Bloomberg that he is considering running against President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections.

“I am consulting and actively considering it. I believe I can make the change,” Bloomberg quoted Saraki as saying in an interview conducted on Tuesday in Abuja.

The Senate President defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party and will be seeking to actualise his ambition on the new platform.

He however feared that government may use security to rig the elections, speaking against the backdrop of recent blockade of the National Assembly by security operatives.

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DELTA 2019: ISOKO NATION REINSTATES SUPPORT FOR OKOWA

Isoko Rulers & IVS Members

By Williams Eghebi
The leadership of Isoko Nation under the aegis of Isoko Development Union has said that the entire people are behind the second term ambition of Senator Okowa. The proclamation was made yesterday at Oleh by Hon High Chief Iduh Amadha, the President General of Isoko Nation Development Union (IDU) when the leadership of Ika Village Square, IVS, paid a consultative visit to the area.
He said that Gov Okowa was installed last June as the Ugo of Isoko Land.

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2019: No PDP Aspirant Can Defeat Buhari - Osibanjo

P Buhari

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is sure that President Muhammadu Buhari will defeat other presidential candidates next year to continue his administration’s 'Change agenda'.

Prof. Osinbajo spoke yesterday at the Township Stadium in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, while receiving Senator Godswill Akpabio, who defected from the main opposition PDP to the ruling APC.

The Acting President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha; declared that treasury looters would no longer be allowed to return to power.

The Acting President said: “I came here to thank the people of Akwa Ibom State for the remarkable show of solidarity that you have exhibited today (yesterday). I came here to dispense this goodwill from the President and the Acting President for the show of solidarity and to tell you that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari loves the people of Akwa Ibom State. I have come here to share with you the thrust of this government and to give you some basic facts that will help you make up your minds as to the direction Akwa Ibom has decided to go in 2019.

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2019: PPA Grants Delta Guber Aspirant, Obire Waiver

Dr Obire

By Emmanuel Oloniruha
The Progressive People’s Alliance (PPA) has granted waiver to Dr O’diakpo Obire ahead of the 2019 governorship election in Delta State.

PPA National Chairman, Chief Peter Ameh disclosed this while addressing newsmen shortly after Obire obtained his expression of interest and nomination forms to run for the election in Delta.

He said that the decision to give waiver to Obire, who formally joined the party last week, became necessary in order to deepen democracy in the country.

Ameh, who was a former National Chairman and two-time Secretary of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), pledged that PPA would conduct transparent and credible primaries.

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2019: DELTA GUBER ASPIRANT DUMPS APC, JOINS PPA

Dr Obire

Following the crisis rocking the Delta State chapter of the all Progressives Congress, (APC) one of its Aspirant ,Dr O’diakpo Obire has defected to Progressive People’s Alliance,(PPA) ahead of the 2019 Governorship Election on Thursday.

Addressing party members at the PPA Secretariat in Asaba, the Delta State Capital, Dr Obire assured them of the party victory in the Governorship Election come 2919 adding that he has the charisma and credibility to defeat his opponents.

while receiving his Membership card, he disclosed that his acceptance to join the party wholeheartedly was burn out the fact that PPA has proven to be a result oriented party

He expressed optimism that PPA will be victorious in all positions in the 2019 Elections.

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2019: Coalition Signals End Of APC Negative Change - ATIKU

Atiku & President Buhari

Former Vice President Atiku Abubarkar says the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amongst the various opposition parties will end negative change in the country.

He described the MoU as a watershed moment towards the consolidation of democracy, politics of purpose and citizens centred development in Nigeria.

Abubakar, in a statement issued by his Media Office on Monday in Abuja, commended Prince Uche Secondus-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for having the foresight to bring together Nigeria’s opposition parties under one big umbrella.

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2019: EMMANUEL EWETA UDUAGHAN, HIS CALL TO SERVE

By Agboje Chuks
IN the world  today, People place value on a man if he is of substance, irreproachable and fixated sangfroid personality , especially when he establishes a good relationship with his kith and kin.

Dr. Uduaghan, the immediate past Governor of  Delta state  and a Senator hopeful, fits into the paradigmatic nature of a man who has wielded considerable empathy from the people of Delta South Senatorial District ,Delta State, and beyond.

This political octopus, Maywether and philanthropist is from, Warri North local government area, Delta State, Nigeria. He Is also known to have come from a humble and unquestionable pedigree and has carved a niche for himself as a selfless political and community leader, generous and easily accessible to everyone who seek access to him

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UPHOLDING THE GROWTH OF DELTA NORTH THROUGH EFFECTIVE/ROBUST REPRESENTATION.......THE SENATOR NWABOSHI's ROLE

Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi

BY OBIEMEKE MOSES.
Considering the need to continuously sustain the peaceful coexistence and development of DELTA NORTH senatorial district and the proper management of Anioma collective patrimony, the good people of Anioma have set their human political antennas on Senator Peter Nwaboshi, who have singled out Himself in upholding the growth of Delta North via effective/Robust Representation in law making and delivery of Democratic dividends to their door steps. This is observable in the network of works done thus far by the Anioma born son who is not an ALHAJI.

To uphold in this context, is to hold up;to lift on high, to elevate, support;sustain; to keep from falling. While Growth implies an increase in value, strength, size or number.

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2019: SENATORIAL ASPIRANT SET TO DUMP PDP FOR SDP

Alhaji Ned Nwoko

With less than 4 months before the People’s Democratic Party, PDP senatorial primaries, concrete facts have emerged that one of the Delta north senatorial aspirant, and a Muslim promoter, Alhaji Ned Nwoko may have perfected plans to formally decamp to the newly registered party, the Social Democratic Party of Nigeria, SDP to realise his ambition.

 According to impeccable source who hinted Delta Decides, the Muslim cleric cum politician has see the clear evidence that the leadership of the party, PDP in the zone have found him not good enough to fly its flag.

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Idion Congratulates Barr. Okoh And All Ika South Councilors Over Their Elections

Sir Peter Idion

By Agboje Chuks.
A community leader and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ika South local government area, Delta State, sir. IDION Peter, has congratulated Barr. Victor Okoh and all PDP councillors that won in this last local government elections that was held on the 6, January 2018 in all the 25 local government of the state over their landslide victory.

Mr. Idion Peter, in a statement made available to The Press, an online Newspapers thanked the good people of Ika South Local Government for coming out to vote en- mass.

The Statesman added," It was indeed wonderful as the people of Ika South came out en-mass, unanimously voted for PDP."

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MY DREAM WILL TAKE SPAIN TO THE CHANGE WE NEED - Mukoro, Spanish Presidential Candidate

Helen Umukoro Idisi

By Egbonimali Shadrack
Helen Mukoro Idisi is a Spanish Politician, Writer, Legal Consultant and a Forensic Expert. She holds a Degree in Business Administration, Social Education, Professional Master Degree in Criminology. Superior Professional Certificate in Criminal Law, Postgraduate Certificate in Tax and Labour Management, a Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology, a Postgraduate Certificate in Immigration and Domestic Violence, studied Law. She formed and founded her political party in Spain ''Union de Todos'. She worked as a legal consultant (immigration dept) at The RedCross Society, Spain. and President at The African Europe Chamber of Commerce. President at National Agency of Forensic Experts, Mediators and Technical Professionals of Spain and Europe and author of many books. In this interview, she bared her mind on the challenges confronting Spain, and how she intend to effect the change if elected as President.

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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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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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2015 Polls: PDP Announces Dates for Primary Elections ***Fixes 6 Dec. for presidential Primaries

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday announced the dates for its primary elections ahead of the 2015 general elections.

The party fixed Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 for its Governorship and Presidential Primaries respectively.

The announcement was made by Mr Olisa Metuh, the party`s National Publicity Secretary, in Abuja and was made available to Delta Decides

The party spokesman also said that the primaries for the National Assembly would hold on Nov. 22, adding that the dates were proposed by the party`s National Working Committee (NWC).

According to him, the dates were proposals that were subject to the approval of the party`s National Executive Committee (NEC) scheduled to meet on Sept. 18.

“ We expect all public servants, government appointees and elected party officials who are interested in contesting any position to resign their appointments seven days before the commencement of the ward congress election,’’ he said.

The  sales of nomination and expression of interest forms for various elective offices would be between Oct. 27 and 28.

This is to enable public office holders interested in elective offices to resign their appointments before Oct. 20 he said.

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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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SHOCKING REVELATION: Ogboru Received, Ran Away With N42m Election Money –Clark

Left-Ogboru, Rigth is Chief E.K Clark

Elder statesman and foremost Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark has made startling revelations on how the governorship candidate of the Democratic People’s Party (DPP) in the 2007 and 2011 general elections in Delta State, Chief Great Ogboru ran away with N42m contributed for him to pursue his guber aspiration.

Clark, who spoke when an aspirant for the 2015 governorship race, Obaisi Ovie Omo-Agege visited his Kiagbodo country home in continuation of his consultation with stakeholders on his gubernatorial quest.

Recalling the political upheavals that engulfed the State in the aftermath of the emergence of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan as the State Governor in 2007, he said: “For sometime Delta was divided, there was no peace. I now met people like Great Ogboru to come and intervene but for reasons best known to them they lost. One has to be sincere. In this house, I collected money from people, I gave Ogboru on this floor N42 million I collected from people for him. What did he do with the money? When he failed, he ran away with the money to Lagos.

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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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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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