[dropcap]A[/dropcap] youth in Delta state, Josaiah Omenuwoma, has rejected appointment given to him by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state.
In a rejection letter, Omenuwoma said it was difficult to take the decision but he has decided to support Peter Obi for presidential election.
I choose to be OBIDIENT and I have decided to remain actively OBIDIENT because I strongly believe that Nigeria will be better if Mr Peter Obi is President by 2023.
I sincerely wish to thank His Excellency Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to have graciously offered me the opportunity to serve and I’m most grateful to my Caring Big Brother/Friend, Distinguished Leader, My great Supporter and Father to have recommended me, influenced and facilitated the appointment, “Big Bros you don too show me love wen I no fit forget”. However, It’s unfortunate it came at this time that I have actively engaged and Committed myself to the OBIDIENT Movement.
I am so sorry that I have to decline the appointment, I would have really loved to serve. This is a very difficult decision.
I wish to also appreciate all those that Supported me, those that criticized me (Constructively or destructively), those that were proud of me and those that we disappointed.
Going forward, let’s respect each other’s decision and choice as we work towards a better Nigeria. Let’s put the general interest of Nigerians first because the overall welfare and security of Nigerians is more important.
God bless you all,
God bless The Federal Republic of Nigeria.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he duo of former governor Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame who were granted a presidential pardon by President Buhari a few months ago have been released by the authorities of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
Both former governors were serving jail terms for corruption allegations until they were granted pardons by President Buhari, a development that received a lot of negative reactions.
Recall that the Council of State led by President Muhammadu Buhari had in April approved the pardon of 159 convicts. They both served as governors of Plateau and Taraba states respectively.
Dariye and Nyame were both jailed for stealing N1.16bn and N1.6bn, respectively.
The two former governors were convicted by Justice Adebukola Banjoko of the Abuja High Court in 2018.
Dariye, who was Plateau Governor from 1999 to 2007, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. But his term was eventually reduced to 10 years by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, while his conviction was affirmed by the Supreme Court.
Rev Nyame, who was Taraba Governor from 1999 to 2007, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stealing N1.6bn from the state’s treasury. The judgment was also upheld by the Supreme Court.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who addressed journalists after the Council of State meeting, noted that the council approved 159 out of 162 applications presented for consideration for the prerogative of mercy for convicts and inmates in correctional facilities nationwide.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]o describe Dr Ide Tony Nwaka, in a single piece, could be herculean. You will need to juggle the brain because he is a man of many parts, and you might not know from where to begin! But like a popular axiom says, a day begins a story.
A lot has been said, written and, perhaps, recorded about this enigmatic personage that has become a household name across Delta State, Nigeria and even other parts of the world. There is unarguably no part of the country that his name does not ring a bell as a Nigerian famous writer because he has written lots of book.
I had my first encounter with Dr Ide Tony Nwaka in 2003, during an assignment at Aniocha South Local Government Area Council in Ogwashi-Uku, the local government headquarters. when he was the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area at the time, and when he eventually addressed us (Publishers) at the event, his personality revealed a man with an admirable mien – a friendly, unassuming, modest, and quintessential gentleman.
As time passed, I saw a man richly endowed with the spirit of making others happy by giving and not getting tired. That was how he warmed his way into the hearts of Aniocha people and became a household name, personifying philanthropism. How do I further describe him? A completely detribalized Nigerian and a social crusader, who means different things to different people.
The flair and panache with which he combines and joggles all his demanding responsibilities, is a testimony to his nimble faculties and alert mind. But, Dr Nwaka is however, a man who never rests on his oars.
I found him, a man who appears not to take life too serious, jokes about everything, yet very principled, humane and sometimes, unpredictable.His passion for the welfare of the youths, plight of the down trodden as well as the wellbeing of the people around his environs is second to none.
As the journey towards 2023 continues to unfold, the political system has unveiled the faces of key players that would dominate the politics of Nigeria in a post-2023 era but Dr Ide Tony Nwaka is the most competent person at this moment to represent Aniocha/ Oshimili at the Federal House of Representative come 2023.
One illustrious son of Aniocha who has decided to throw his hat into the ring to serve the people of Aniocha/ Oshimili in the lower chambers of the National Assembly is Dr Ide Tony Nwaka. Here is an individual, who is determined and well groomed to take the centre stage in order to bring the needed quality leadership and stewardship on behalf of the good people of Aniocha/ Oshimili. Leadership is all about the people. Representation is all about service. And when you want to serve the people, it is strategic to locate a man who would be humble enough to be of service to the people, not the biggest man in the community who would be there to lord it on the people. Tony Nwaka truly fits the bill as a man of inimitable wealth but totally humble and devoted to serving the people without asking for anything in return.
Ide is an uncommon politician with the right conviction to dare the impossible and make things work for our people. He has touched lives in all the local government areas of Delta North mostly in Aniocha/Oshimili and such persons are in the APC, PDP and other political parties. That is the kind of man that would be in the House of Representative to represent the people of Aniocha/Oshimili in 2023 so that all could benefit from his representation irrespective of the political party. Dr Ide Tony Nwaka has provided scholarships to a countless number of persons across Delta state for those in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. He has trained and equip women and youths in livelihood skills, like tailoring, hairdressing, welding, computer education, catering and other skills.
As remarked by other writers, Ide Tony Nwaka would not be going to the Federal House of Representative to make wealth or amass crude wealth for self and family. He is contented in life and simply needs a platform to serve his people better. He would bring changes to the office and invest much credibility in the rating of Aniocha/ Oshimili before the world. His humane, temperate and well-groomed candour stands him out as the finest gentleman to assume the Aniocha/ Oshimili seat in the Lower Chambers. He is a remarkable achiever who by dint of hard work and dedication, rose to the pinnacle of his career as a Public policy consultant and novelist. Ph.D (Political and Social History). His forthrightness, hue, sagacity and dedication to the Anioma course epitomizes the kind of leader the people of Aniocha/ Oshimili need to voice their concerns at the Lower chambers.
Having Ide Nwaka as our Lower Chambers Representative for Aniocha/ Oshimili will surely give the people a voice that would stimulate socio-cultural and political renaissance as well as a sense of belonging and ultimately, peace, unity, progress and development. He will not be garrulous or grandstand over anything but will be an effective representative who will mirror the pains and expectations of the common man in his political undertakings.
Nwaka is one honest achiever to the core that should not be traded for any politician who would be in Abuja to play politics with our common heritage. He has maintained fidelity to his political vision and He will pursue his duties and responsibilities with diligence, candour, and maturity.The people of Aniocha/ Oshimili will rally round and support APC House Of Representative candidate, Dr Ide Tony Nwaka because he represents light and certainly the best man for the job come 2023.
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]igerian Prolific 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) is a veteran in political party administration is not at all in doubt and so, it is given that he would become a huge asset to the All Progressive Congress (APC), on his joining the ruling party. What was doubtful for me, was whether the APC would be composed to leveraging the freshness and the abundance of what the ‘IDE’ himself has to offer as the next House of Representative member to represent Aniocha /Oshimili in the lower chambers come 2023.
With a cognisant and superb tutelage, leading to cognate service, straddling several years, including a concluding headship as former Algon Chairman all in Delta State,Dr Tony Felix Nwaka is wholly equipped for what he is doing.
I have often advanced that knowledge, encompassed in hard work, envisages, and most likely would lead to success, but I also insist that this does not discount experience. IDE is a tested politician. Besides his administrative prowess, he has also proved to be a dependable ally, amplified in the partnership that now exist between him and other APC aspirants.
Beyond the patriotism so displayed in the discharge of the onerous task to structure the emergence of an inclusive APC EXCO in Delta State, Dr Tony Nwaka, since his aligning with the APC, has visibly, in concert with DSP Omo-Agege extended the hope of a deserving victory for the APC in Delta State.
IDE is a well thought venture in APC, not because I said it but the reality is that his antecedents and previous endeavours as a politician, coupled with a profuse capacity for intuitive engagement are reasonable collateral. That is my humble opinion.
It is therefore baffling and exasperatingly mortifying, to see the stiffening of a few against what obviously is a turnaround in the hitherto bleak fortunes of APC in Aniocha/Oshimili, through the occurrence of Tony Nwaka in party. It is more disturbing when one sees that the loudest voices of opposition come from the immediate beneficiaries of the Tony Nwaka’s rise to prominence,particularly from the Aniocha/Oshimili axis.
As a chronicler of history, I have to testify that a man who was four times Commissioner,two times Local government Chairman,former Algon Chairman all in Delta State, Dr Tony Felix Nwaka,(IDE),did what many people who became local government chairman in Nigeria never did. He actually impacted on his environment and left a legacy for posterity.
High Performing Leaders are vision creators, team builders, task allocators, People Developers, and motivation Stimulators. And this is the kind of leader Dr Tony Felix Nwaka,(IDE) is. Ide’s entrance into APC and his holy anger to turn around the fortune of his land have paid off on his image. The uncommon transformation he brought to bear in the Aniocha/ Oshimili District today has made him one of the most popular political image in the state in terms of good representation.
This is responsible for hundreds of honours that have been bestowed on him by diverse institutions and groups. The law of harvest is to reap more than you sew. Sow an act, and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny.
Ndi Aniocha/Oshimili and APC have every reason to be proud of Nwaka – an illustrious son whose political influence has brought multiple gains to Aniocha/Oshimili, evidenced by the several projects in infrastructure either attracted or personally provided by the IDE. In human capital development, Ide has, and is still empowering both youths and women in various trades and businesses to make them self-reliant. Many more are also now on his payroll, sole effort of IDE to alleviate the sufferings of his people.
From the start of Hon. Nwaka’s political career, he has shown remarkably that he towers in the realm of the spiritual. His agility, astuteness and mental power resonates the personification of a genius hominis. Hon. Nwaka is indeed a genius of a peculiar nature and his rise to stardom can only be so explained. Beset of many battles and the unyielding resentment from displeased, less endowed contemporaries, he has maintained his usual calm demeanor, a torrential facade concealing the lethality that is a possibility in the man Nwaka.
We are not in any argument with those who wonder whether any good thing can come out of our Hon. Nwaka?. We are not convincing people that our dear Aniocha/Oshimili has been transformed by this Political Messiah or respond to the demagogic rhetoric and hypocritical lies of those who have had their consciences scared with the fiery irons of falsehood and bigotry. We came to say to you to that the political wave of IDE will sweep Aniocha/Oshimili come 2023.
Testimonies are being given from all facets of the Delta North society, including traditional rulers, Politicians, Civil Servants,churches have all testified to this uncommon transformation strides.Students,are not left out; even the opposing political parties are not comfortable with Dr Nwaka Political wave and popularity. The entire Anioma/oshimili people will continue to pray for the Almighty God to grant him good health to enjoy the rest of his days. We also wish Our Leader the wisdom like that of King Solomon to continue to play his excellent leadership role for his Anioma/oshimili people. If no be IDE, na who else e go be?
We will be watching the unfolding of 2023 and we believe that the deepening successes of Dr Tony Felix Nwaka, by the grace of God, shall have no end.
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]head of the presidential election in 2023, candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said that his opponent in the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, would not clinch victory in the presidential election.
Atiku was speaking during an Arise TV interview monitored by The Story on Friday July 22nd 2022.
He noted that Labour Party does not have an elected governor or members in the National or state assemblies at the moment.
Atiku said that politics in Nigeria depends on having these structures, adding that the Osun State elections were a pointer to this reality.
The PDP presidential candidate noted that the popularity of Peter Obi on social media does not count as “90 per cent of our people are not on social media.”
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State may have been ruled out of the 2023 guber contest. This is just as the particulars of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who won the party primaries and had his name submitted to the the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was not among those published by the electoral umpire as eligible to participate in the guber election, come 2023.
Although no official reason has been given, sources confirmed that Delta PDP does not have a candidate for the said election based on recent developments.
On Friday, INEC published the personal particulars of candidates nominated by their political parties for the 2023 Governorship and State Assembly elections in all the constituencies nationwide.
Recall that Mr Yakubu on Thursday urged Nigerians to scrutinise the particulars and seek judicial remedy for any observed violation of the law when finally published on Friday (Thursday).
Although Oasis Magazine was yet to ascertain all the particulars of guber candidates in Delta that were published, while that of Oborevwori was missing, supporters of the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege who also is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have already posted his particulars published by INEC online.
Meanwhile, political observers have given reasons why Delta PDP failed to make the list.
Recall that a court had disqualified Oborevwori over discrepancies in the names on his academic certificates and declared Olorogun Edevbie as the authentic flag bearer.
Edevbie’s supporters also said INEC had acknowledged the 59-year-old politician by beginning the process to replace the Speaker’s name with his.
But, a social.media commentator who reacted to the news that PDP is out of the race, wrote: “David Edevbie’s name wasn’t submitted before the 15th July by PDP. INEC guidelines states that parties should submit their candidates’ name through the party’s portal and PDP failed to do that; so who’s at fault?
“They had the judgement on the 14th July served to PDP and INEC but PDP refused to submit the name.
“15th July was the last day for submission of guber and house of assembly candidates, 12th August is for REPLACEMENT OF CANDIDATE and you must submit first before replacement.
“They got the judgement before the deadline but PDP refused to send it. That informed INEC to write PDP on the 18th acknowledging the receipt of the Court judgement.
“Because INEC expected PDP to act but they refused. INEC and PDP got the Court judgement on 14th July and deadline was 15th July. Who’s to be blamed?”
However, PDP supporters have said that INEC does not have a deadline in publishing names of candidates for political parties.
Also, another source said the name of David and Sheriff are with INEC, adding that INEC’s legal team are studying the situation.
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]gbueshi Adizue Eluaka, the Delta North APC Senatorial District Chairman, has felicitated with Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging them to emulate the Holy Prophet Mohammed by imbibing the ideals of sacrifice exemplified by the Prophet.
In a Sallah Message,Ogbueshi Eluaka said Eid-el-Kabir is a season of Love, Peace, friendship and sacrifice. He urged all Nigerians to embrace religious tolerance which will promote peace across the country and enhance national development.
The Delta North APC Senatorial District Chairman visit Muslims brothers yesterday at Cable Point, Asaba, Delta State. He has been celebrating sallah with Muslims in Oshimili South for over 20years running. According to Adizue Eluaka, the Muslims in Oshimili South are peaceful and hardworking, contributing positively and enhancing the growth of Oshimili South economy, hence the need to identify and celebrate with them.
He pray that the peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians in the local government should be sustain for the development of the land.
Alhaji Muktar Usman Garba on behalf of Arewa family thanked Ogbueshi Adizue Eluaka for always remembering them on Sallah days and equally pray for Gods continual blessings upon him and his family.
As you rededicate your lives to almighty Allah, I pray for long life and prosperity to you and your family. May Allah flood your life with happiness, love, wisdom on this occasion says Adizue Eluaka.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he APC House of Representative aspirant come 2023,Nigerian 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 congratulated Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON),member representing Delta North Constituency in the senate, and currently the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary.
“As distinguished member of the Senate in the 9th Assembly, you presided over a pro-people’s Red Chamber which was dedicated to making laws targeted at making lives better for Nigerians. You brought uncommon courage, exceptional patriotism and effusive statesmanship to bear on your job as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs.
Most Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has become a phenomenon that must be reckoned with,as his rescue and empowerment mission remains a fortified force within the polity. From “Lets Walk the Walk”; it’s now, “let Consolidate”, in Delta North. Within a seven years,Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has reasonably changed the game and has raised the standard that will be difficult for any representative or politician within and around Anioma nation to beat because he is presently the best Anioma representative any time any day.
“On behalf of my family, the good people of Aniocha /Oshimili, I join your family, political associates, friends and well wishers to thank Almighty God for your life which has been marked with outstanding accomplishments.
“As you clock 65 years today, it is my prayer that God will continue to bless you with good health and wisdom to sustain your compassionate service to mankind.
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]on. Promise Ogumu,has congratulated Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) on his 65 years old birthday. The APC chieftain from Ika North East LGA ,Hon. Promise Ogumu in a Press Statement made available to our correspondent in Asaba, Delta State on behalf of the entire Youths and people of Ika North East LGA described Oracle as incredible leader, charismatic and endearing icon and wished many fruitful years ahead.
According to the statement; “Indeed,the Anioma nation is very proud to have such a selfless and courageous leader as you. You have not only written your name in the history books, but your indelible footprints are in the hearts of the people”.
“The entire Youths and people of Ika North East are delighted to mark this auspicious day with you as you have been a role model and a source of inspiration to us as a Youths”, he said.
Anioma people keep saying and loudly too that your type is rare. A warrior that frontally confronts his enemies and each time comes out victorious.You are a man loves by everybody, even those who hates you often cannot decipher why they so do. You are a man of uncommon philanthropy and gifted by God of Anioma.
Nwaoboshi has seen the valley and been to the mountain in the course of life. We must always be ready to brace up for the valley, much as we are enthusiastic about ascending the mountain. We must always ask God to put us at the centre of His will whichever way life’s vicissitude takes us.
For Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, I extend to you my hearty congratulations on your birthday and urge You to keep up with the well defined life of FAITH that you live and the charity that you so generously exude.
We wish you long life and prosperity. Once again, Congratulations my boss.”
I, Prince Rister Izedunor extolled the enigmatic political prowess of Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) , a grassroots Politician and leader of impeccable disposition.The sterling contributions of Senator Nwaoboshi to the development of Delta State and Nigeria is legendary, and would remain a subject of discuss by contemporary political watchers.
Prince Izedunor said,“On behalf of his family and the good people of Ogwashi-Uku ,I wish to felicitate with a leader par excellence, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, on the occasion of his 65th birthday .
Anioma nation cannot forget in a hurry how you laboured to build the most virile, potent and undefeatable political force to install Anioma Governor in 2015,even as your legacies still dot the nooks and crannies of the Anioma”.
“In a life that has seen you clocked 65 years amidst your achievements in public service and political endeavours, there is great cause for you, members of your family, your many associates, protégés and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for His benevolence upon you”.
“I join your family, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for His continued guidance, protection and provision for you in the past 65 years of a life of outstanding contribution to humanity”.
“Your uncommon leadership qualities, courage, and evident faith in the peace, unity, progress, and prosperity of our dear Delta North have seen you remain one of Nigeria’s most highly respected political icons over the years”.
“As a founding father and former State Chairman of our great party the PDP in Delta State, you led the party and set the pace for the party’s winning streak from 1999 to date”.
“The immeasurable and invaluable contributions you have made to national development is indelible in the minds of Nigerians. Your life symbolises the assured reward for single-minded commitment to the ideals of diligence, humility, perseverance, focus and dedicated service”.
Prince Izedunor further described the Oshimili of Akwukwu -Igbo land as a patriotic Nigerian and a gentleman par excellence, a team player and above all, a God fearing Nigerian.
“As you deservedly celebrate this birthday, it is my prayer that Almighty God continues to bless you with robust health and many more years of happiness”.
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he duo of former governor Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame who were granted a presidential pardon by President Buhari a few months ago have been released by the authorities of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]head of the presidential election in 2023, candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said that his opponent in the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, would not clinch victory in the presidential election.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State may have been ruled out of the 2023 guber contest. This is just as the particulars of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who won the party primaries and had his name submitted to the the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was not among those published by the electoral umpire as eligible to participate in the guber election, come 2023.
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]gbueshi Adizue Eluaka, the Delta North APC Senatorial District Chairman
