By: Ike Philip Abiagom

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he member representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate Arm of the National Assembly and Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs,Most Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has felicitated with Christians on the celebration of Easter, urging them to emulate Jesus Christ by making sacrifices that will advance the course of development.

In a Press Statement issued by his SPON Media in Abuja, Senator Nwaoboshi,stated that this year’s Easter celebration, which also coincides with the Holy Month of Ramadan, was a critical intersection of Nigeria’s two major religions.

Senator Nwaoboshi, has called on Christians and Nigerians across the nation to work towards emulating the virtues of Jesus Christ as epitomized by his passion, persecution, death and resurrection during Easter.

He noted that it was imperative for all Nigerians to come together in order to build a country that both present and future generations can take pride in just like the work of Christ which has endured for over 2000 years and has continued to inspire generations.

Nwaoboshi stated: “This weekend, we join our Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria and across the world to celebrate the Easter festivities. This commemoration is a time for deep reflection as it marks the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and his victory over death. It is a time to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need.

“It is also a time for all of us — regardless of faith, or ethnicity — to come together to pray for the peace of our nation. We must all remain constant in our efforts to promote unity — across all lines — because united, our nation remains stronger and we thrive as a people.

While acknowledging that the country is still confronted by developmental, economic, social and security challenges, he insisted that all the obstacles are surmountable if we all play our roles patriotically and commit to being our brother’s keeper.

He urged Christians not to relent in their prayers for God’s positive intervention in the affairs of the country at all times.
“As we do this, we must all collectively work towards playing our part in the development of our nation and its economy,” Nwaoboshi stated.

By: Ike Philip Abiagom

[dropcap]U[/dropcap]muodafe Political Vanguard under the platform of Ibusa Political Vanguard have passed Vote of Confidence on the Senator Representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON).

The Youths made this declaration during the enlarge Youth Assembly Meeting held in Keffs Park at Umuodafe on Sunday. Representatives of the various categories of Youths who spoke during the event in unison, acknowledged the superlative performance of Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON), within the past seven years since the mandate was entrusted to him, noting that he is truly the right man for the job of good representation.

“Senator Nwaoboshi has not disappointed us hence the need to offer him more unflinching support to enable him do more for the constituency”.….said one of the Representatives.

Addressing the gathering on Sunday, the Uwolo of Ibusa,His Highness Amaechi Nwaenie, said that Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) had performed well since assumption of office as a senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, to earn their confidence and from the records of our past representative he is the best representative Anioma ever had.
Also the former Ibusa Youth President, Comrade George Nkenchor alleged that some representatives have been representing us without any development, stressing that Sen. Nwaoboshi should be allowed to execute his blueprint agenda for the development of the Ibusa and Anioma in general.

According to him; “These people have lost relevance in leadership of Ibusa and Oshimili North. They led Anioma for over twenty years, but nothing to show as our town and local government continued to witness death of basic social amenities. Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) has come to effect positive change and he should be allowed to continue to do that in the interest of the people” and we cannot change a winning team.

The youths, numbering 217 across the six(6) quarters of Umuodafe in Ibusa, said both the APC Members and the entire Delta North Youths had agreed to fully back Nwaoboshi.

The motion for the vote of confidence was moved by Comrade Eluem Peter Nwanji, Odafe Isiuzor President and was seconded by Musician and Vocalist, Okonji Ozor(Socromojo).

Moving the motion, which was unanimously endorsed after it was seconded, Nwanji said they decided to throw their weight behind Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) because he is a worthy son who is performing credibly well as Senator Representing Delta North Senatorial District in the 8th and 9th Senate.

“The Joint APC Members and Youths in the senatorial district wish to tell the entire Nation and the entire world that we are stoutly behind the actions and legislation of Nwaoboshi, and all his efforts at bringing the desired change that Ibusa and Delta North voted for last election,” Nwanji said.
Okonji noted that Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) has recorded significant achievements in the last seven year as senator representing Delta North, disclosing that Nwaoboshi had constructed over 130 roads across Delta North senatorial districts of the state, provided 17 motorized rural water schemes and over 50 electricity transformers to communities ,empowerment to Youths of Anioma, scholarship to our students to mention but a few.
“I want to say without mincing words that Senator Nwaoboshi is a God sent to salvage the Anioma people and wipe away the tears of the masses.

By: Ike Philip Abiagom

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n continuation of his campaign tour to the various communities in Oshimili North Local Government area, the APC candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly,Oshimili North Constituency in the forth coming election, Chief(Hon)Louis Ndukwe has visited more communities in his bid to let the people know his plan of action when elected as their representative.
At the various APC stakeholders he visited in Ibusa, Hon. Ndukwe was commended for his generosity in respect of his developmental strides recorded across the various communities when he was the oshimili north local government council executive chairman despite the fact that it was during his regime we had Covid-19  and financial recession.

At Ibusa,Oshimili North LGA APC party Chairman,Hon. Austin Nnabuufe (JP) aka Political Ojeogbue and his APC Executives led a large crowd of people including the Ward Chairmen to receive Louis Ndukwe and his consultation team – Hon. Henry Mordi aka Ojoko, Hon Leo Nkeaka, Chief Ambrose Elofu Dike, Hon. Dr. Tony Nwaka, Comrade Promise Ogumu and a host of others notable leaders to give the team an unprecedented welcome.
Hon. Nnabuufe emphasized that based on Hon. Louis Ndukwe political antecedents,its clear that he has all it takes to make the difference considering his impeccable track records of successes in his past political portfolio, which of course made him stand out as the most qualified for the job.

In their speeches at the different communities, the various leaders who spoke on behalf of their people agreed that Hon. Louis Ndukwe has the charisma needed to give the People of Oshimili North a good representation at the Delta State House of Assembly, while pledging the resolve of their people to vote en-mass for Ndukwe and other APC candidates at the coming elections.
Addressing the People at the various communities visited, the APC Flag bearer commended the Political Leaders as well as the People for the warm reception,stating that it was a clear demonstration of love and acceptance.

He stated that his determination in the direction of going to the State House of Assembly was born out of his love for service, geared towards ensuring even development for the entire people of the area, while noting that with the coming of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege as the next Governor of the Delta state the people of the area are set to benefit immensely.
He further appealed to them to vote APC at all levels in the coming elections and he revealed that the APC do not have any accord with any party for the purpose of the forth coming elections.

He enumerated all that he did across Oshimili North LGA to improve the standard of living of the people in every sector in his capacity as the Council Executive chairman which include opening up of link roads, massive rehabilitation of dilapidated and abandoned links roads, construction of blocks of classrooms in the various primary and secondary schools within the area, provision of security vehicle and annual security impress, assistance in the health sector and institution of a scholarship scheme for indigent students in the area among others.
Ndukwe assured that if given the mandate by the people of Oshimili North he will do much more than what he did as Local Government Chairman, stressing that one of his major per-occupation as their representative will be on massive empowerment of the teaming youths of the area.

He called on them to desist from electoral violence, noting that violence does no one any good, while stating that the only acceptable weapon of war in the forth coming election is their Permanent Voters cards PVC, which he said is needed to vote APC all the way in all the elections.
Hon. Louis Ndukwe therefore called on all registered voters in the area who have not collected their PVC to avail themselves the opportunity of the election date extension to collect theirs without further delay.

[dropcap]R[/dropcap]t. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s Minister Of Transportation, has declared his intention to run for the office of the President of Nigeria, in 2023.

Amaechi made the declaration of his ambition on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) Thanksgiving Service, which held at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

“I stand before you today to declare my intention and submit my application to serve as your next President.”, he said amidst cheers from the crowd.

“This Was Not An Easy Decision For Me To Make. For Eight Years, I Served As Minister Of Transportation, Governor, And Speaker Of The House”.

Former national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, Victor Giadom, Senator Ali Ndume, were amongst other top party bigwigs were seen at the ceremony.

By: Ike Philip Abiagom

[dropcap]N[/dropcap]igerian writer and Public Policy Consultant,Four times Commissioner,two times Local government Chairman,former Algon Chairman all in Delta State, Dr Tony Felix Nwaka,(IDE) has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Declaring officially this weekend at his home town Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state, Nwaka re-affirmed his belief in the grassroots and the need to ensure effective representation of the people.

Aniocha/Oshimili in large numbers on Saturday stormed IDE home in Ogwashi-Uku, venue of the official declaration of Nigerian writer and public policy consultant, Dr Tony Nwaka , to the All Progressives Congress,APC.

The massive crowd, mostly youths from all over Aniocha/Oshimili, who donned different attire and were in a celebratory mood, came to show solidarity with a man many of them had adored and loved over the years for his unflinching support for equity, justice, empowerment and rule of law. The cheering crowd also graced the venue in shirts, hats and other regalia synonymous with all the social movements associated with IDE and his group.The entire venue from as early as 11:00am was packed with jubilant and excited supporters, to the point that there were people who couldn’t find space inside.

Those, who graced the event, believed and shared in the Nigerian writer’s vision and plans for Aniocha/Oshimili. By the time IDE  stepped into the venue to officially unveil his ideas to rescue Aniocha/Oshimili from the brink of collapse and set it on the part of greatness where it should be,the entire atmosphere became turbo-charged.
Addressing the ward executive, elders, leaders and a cross session of party faithful, the IDE stated that he decided to first make his interest public in his ward, as charity begins at home, explaining that his interest was not only to consolidate the gains of democracy he had brought to the constituency before but to complete a circle.

“Today, I came before you my people to declare officially my membership of All Progressives Congress,APC. I have to make this official declaration from my residence before my APC ward chairman,Local government Chairman and other APC Leaders in Ogawashi-Uku, Aniocha South LGA of Delta State as there was no other place to kick start the journey than my ward. I did this to carry everyone along and to break the good news”.

Trumpets blaring, drums banging amidst a chorus of voices resonating from every corner of the packed venue, it was a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood blockbuster —a testament to how much the IDE,Ogwashi Uku-born Game changer is loved by his people.

In all, it was a day of fanfare, a massive display of love and trust and expression of hope for a better Aniocha/Oshimili by all who graced the historic event on Saturday.