APC Interested Only in 2019, not in Welfare of Nigerians--Rev. Nwachukwu

Rev. Jerry Nwachukwu

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has been accused of not having the interest of the country at heart but was  only concerned with how to win the 2019 presidential election.

The General Overseer of Bible Base Assembly, Rev. Jerry  Nwachukwu,  who stated this in in an interview with newsmen in Onitsha, Anambra State said  the party which has been in  control of power for the past three years and some months now don't care about the sufferings of Nigerians but how to continue to hold the lever of power in 2019.

"They don't care of those who are hungry. They don't care of those who are dying. They don't care of those who are unemployed. They don't care how to grow the economy.The problem is that APC are made of selfish group of people" he said.

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2019: I'M AFRAID OF THE OPPOSITION - BUHARI

Mohammed Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says despite his incumbency power, he is afraid he may not match what he called the incredible resources at the disposal of the opposition.
Buhari stated that from different angles, the opposition was sponsoring mischief against his government which could not be absolutely stopped.

He was speaking at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday while receiving the Buhari Media Organisation.
The president also said it was not easy for anyone to defend his administration, especially him.

He said he could not thank the organization enough for its steadfastness in fighting the opposition under very difficult circumstances.

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Ex-Delta Speaker, Okonta Set To Officially Declare For Reps......Appoints Ika South LG Boss As DG

Barr. Martins Okonta

As the 2019 general elections draws near, there are strong indications that Barr. Martins Okonta, an Ex-speaker of Delta House of Assembly and a Senior Special Adviser on Assembly Matters to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa may have concluded plans to officially declare his intention to contest for Ika Federal House of Representatives.

An impeccable source who craved anonymity hinted that Barr. Okonta has appointed Ika South Local Government chairman, Barr. Victor Okoh to be his campaign Director General.

The source disclosed that the official declaration is slated to hold on Sunday, 13th May, 2018 at Imele Hall, Abavo, Ika south LG.

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WHY PDP CAN'T WIN 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION - Gov. Dickson

Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, yesterday dimmed hope on the chances of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rebounding in the 2019 presidential election.

He expressed doubt that the party would emerge victorious during the forthcoming presidential poll, saying some forces within the major opposition party in the country are tearing it apart.

Gov. Seriake Dickson

According to Governor Dickson, though the PDP is expected to form a strong opposition for a viral democracy, the anti-democratic forces within the PDP are against a cohesive and a strong party that would take over power at the centre.

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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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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.
Via Advocate

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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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2015 ELECTION: DELTA DECIDES GROUP VISITS DEIN OF AGBOR

Delta Decides in a photograph with Agbor high chiefs

Members of Delta Decides, a registered grass root socio-political pressure group on Monday, May 19, 2014 paid a courtesy visit to the Dein of Agbor, Dr. Benjamin Ikenchukwu-Keagboekwuzi I at his palace, Agbor.

According to the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the group, Mr. Egbonimali Shedrack, they were at the palace to inform the royal father of their activities spanning through out the state and also to receive a royal blessing from our first class traditional ruler. He said the group was formed to press for good and positive representation from our political reps while also shopping for credible and acceptable candidate for the 2015 elections and beyond in different political offices across the state and present such candidates to Deltans.

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DELTA 2015: Ijaws in Delta Calls on Gabriel Oyibode to Contest as Governor

Amb. Gabriel Oyibode

By Ebegboni Nicholas

The Ijaw ethnicity in Delta state has called on Honorable Gabriel Chukwuma Oyibode to contest as governor in the state come 2015.

In a statement sent to Delta Decides which was signed by 33 Ijaw stakeholders and was coordinated by Hon. Oyakemeaghagh Douglas,  which reads ‘’we’ve discovered a man who is a true Deltan, from the extractions of Kwale and Urhobo, a man of impeccable character and flawless integrity, a man who had positively impacted on the lives of Deltans’’.

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