[dropcap]R[/dropcap]esidents of Ambassador Leo Okogwu Street in Asaba,the state capital of Delta State say they are not resting on their oars to ensure that the Delta State government completes abandoned roads in the street. The residents said that they are highly disappointed with the nonchalant attitude of the State government over incessant appeals from the Ambassador Leo Okogwu Street residents to the state government to complete the street roads which have subjected residents of the street to untold hardship.
In a chat with Comrade Okey Johnson, said that several appeals to the state government for quick intervention on the roads which have exposed members of the street to excruciating pains fell on deaf ears.
“The residents are not resting on their oars to ensure that the state government led by His Excellency , Senator Ifeanyi Okowa complete the roads abandoned for years now.
“The irony of the whole episode is that state government has not expressed any concern over several previous interventions the residents have made to ensure that the roads are completed and the suffering of our people ameliorated. Rather the state government had looked the other way and the suffering of our people continues unabated,” Mr Johnson said.
“We have been suffering on this road for over 15 years now. Last two year, Governor Okowa visited the street and promised to construct the road but up till now we have not seen any sign, they have dug under ground gutters and up till now we have not heard anything from them”.
Another resident by name Barrister Afam Ebi, highlighted some of the effects the residents have been facing, saying the police and fire service decline coming into the area because of the bad road which has given criminals opportunity to operate.
“This has increased crime in the area, because whenever an incident is going on, you call the police and fire service, they cannot come in because of the bad road.
“The government should do something, let state government come and complete the road,because of this road, business in the street is completely dead, I cannot invite my friends to my house, you can’t take Keke to my house as it’s very bad.
“This government needs to avoid abandoned road project like Ambassador Leo Okogwu Street. Once abandoned projects are in any place, that place will not move forward. We are appealing to the executive Governor of Delta State State, let him help us”, he stated.
Another Resident, Mrs. Mary Agu said the road links the DLA/Jesus saves road, and if this street road is not constructed, it will open up and decongest the state capital.
The people noted that the road has lately became a security threat to the street as criminals daily terrorizing the them at will.
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has shown better skills in the representation of Delta North at the National Assembly and within the last six years in office; he has demonstrated clearly that he is a man with a vision and the “Standout Man” in Anioma Nation. In politically challenging times, there is always a standout man, a person who is diligent in his work, a man who subsequently stands before Kings, having made several sacrifices for his nation.
In most cases, many do not agree with him. He is seen and described as ambitious,a tool in the hand of the usurpers or an instrument for a hatchet job.
However, in most cases such men endure the trying times, the name calling and insults to become a national symbol of peace and unity.This appears the path that Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has placed or rather found himself in recent years of serving, having been elected by his people to represent them in red chambers,Senator Peter Nwaoboshi by fate has emerged a leader worthy of emulation in many ways, some of which we will touch as we go on.
As it is known, politic is considered by many a dirty game. However, one fact remains that the player determines how dirty it can be, how dirty he is ready to go for the sake of his people, his brothers, sisters, the masses and even the electorates.This apparently is the case of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi,as Many will recall the politics that played out in 2019 when Nwaoboshi was elected for second tenure to represent Anioma nation.
The hue and cry by politically motivated noisemakers was endless and deafening, the question of how did Senator Peter Nwaoboshi,a People Democratic Party (opposition) man then emerge Chairman Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs again, was the issue of deliberation for months.
However, those who saw the whole picture preferred to ask questions such as “Why are people hell bent on fighting Senator Nwaoboshi the Senate committee Chairman of Niger Delta Affairs which he was duly elected to, why are people more concerned about individual interests when they should look at the greater interest of the country ”
In finding an answer to these questions, many soon realized that the urge to take control of his position politically for selfish reasons was the bigger picture being sought by foot soldiers under the directive of behind the scene workers and godfathers. This is what Senator Nwaoboshi has refused, as any patriot would do, hence the bad names he has been called in recent times because he decided to take his constituency to the center of power.
However, as stated in the early part of this write-up, no person who wants to “standout” would be deterred by this false cries, witch hunt or drama-filled prosecution. And so, Senator Nwaoboshi moves on with his work in moving the Anioma forward to a greater height.
Those who know Senator Nwaoboshi well enough will attest to his kind heartedness. Power is intoxicating and those who hold on to it hardly want to let go, but many would remember how Senator Nwaoboshi practically fought for equity in Delta state and even in his own local government,he ensured that power not only changed hands in Oshimili North local Government , but that someone else outside his town held the mantle of leadership of the council.
While the tribulations might persist for a while, Senator Nwaoboshi will always stand out in Anioma Nation, the like of retired Army Special Operations Officer Wayne Long, Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically leader elected in what is now know as the democratic republic of Congo, Thomas Sankara, Steve Biko, regarded as an icon in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
However, one question which begs for answer is must we always throw away the baby and the bath water, must we sacrifice the standout man focused in ensuring that the Anioma is not used for individual’s whims and caprices because of power play, must we always ruin the nice guy who has plan for a better tomorrow?.
These questions are some of the many which posterity will ask naysayers of Senator Nwaoboshi who continues to stand tall and will continue to do so for a very long time.
[dropcap]I[/dropcap] have had to cope with the experience of ugly and painful plots by self-serving persons in the past, and so, the unscrupulous presence that the file-carrying Dr. Olise has received in the past days may have gone past me as one among many, but this one is nauseating and for two reasons: Of a truth, he seems to be achieving his intention (get public attention) with the reactions flooding most political fora; and second, the fact that he chose the wrong person for his imbecilic project – his “subject-matter” is beyond
him.
Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi is too tall a figure for this prattling Paper -weight.
Dr. Olise does not in spirit and form, possess the appearance, having been rejected three times by his Ndokwa East people when he presented himself for an elective position, as one with such capacity and substance to develop a 'mere proposal' not to talk of the sagacity and intrepid initiative to influence decision-making in an agency like NDDC. Evidently, and as has been adduced in most reactions, he is seeking to ensure that his principal and of course the Emperor/Paymaster of Delta State will continue to see him as relevant. Thanks to former Governor Fayose for introducing the phrase “Stomach Infrastructure” into our political lexicon.
That there is hunger in our land and family heads would do a lot to secure food for their homes is not at all a problem for me. That
is understandable. What is unacceptable is to deal at falsity for mere what to eat, or to be aspersive to achieve selfish ends. It is
annoying and in my opinion, criminal.
Also, there appears to be something common with people of inglorious background that spurs them to this severe pressure (all by
themselves) to impress and seek recognition. Most times, the unguided take them seriously and Dr. Olise seems to be one of those
and he needs help. I will leave us with a short story – one which we are all familiar with, but apt in the case at hand, and above all,
would be instructive for our friend Olise. Sorry for the error, “Native Doctor Olise”.
The Holy Bible tells a story of one Zacheaus, a very short man who was also hated by his people because he was a tax collector. He
had heard of a Jesus who was making the waves with his teachings and miracles and he thought in his mind that he needed the
audience and benefaction of this rev of the moment. Disadvantaged as he was, he had to climb a sycamore tree to have a proper
view of Jesus to be recognised. He actually succeeded in getting that attention and so, mission accomplished.
What is instructive about Zacheaus’ story is that he recognised the superiority of Jesus and the followership he Jesus was enjoying
because of his good works. He had a genuine ambition and he got it. Dr. Olise must understand that the widespread acceptance
and patronage that Senator Nwaoboshi is enjoying is as a result of the good work he is doing, representing us in the Senate. He
must learn that the only sure way to success, is through hard work that is people-centric, unless you are not in politics. Above all,
he must learn to be humble and respectful. “Onye kali onye, akaga”.
To find relevance in Ndokwa politics, I will advise him to be courageous enough to remind his paymasters that Senator Peter
Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, though is the Representative of Delta North to which the Ndokwa Nation belongs, Ndokwa Nation is
still part of Delta State and deserves, even if not as much, but something in the manner as the Owa Initiative. Only then can the
intentions of Dr. Olise be clearer. Ogbuefi Ben Egwuatu is from Ukala Okpunor and a member of the SPON Media Team
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON), is an exceptional human being and an exemplary one just like the late Martin Luther King Jr. But if I can distill him into one word, he is an enigma. Senator Nwaoboshi is a 21st century builder, national pathfinder, democracy warrior with the farthest vision I have ever seen. He is an architect of the modern Anioma, both in infrastructural development initiatives and human capital development. He is hard work and competence personified.It is fairly reasoned that the challenges and solutions of leadership are inside leaders. This view stands in line with the fact that born leaders don’t just do things, they change things. Reading the life of Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi (SPON), member representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate Arm of the National Assembly and Chairman Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, one cannot but agree that, indeed, wisdom is earned better in the den of setbacks than in the coziness of victories.
Perhaps, one of the most telling demonstrations of a leader’s abilities come at a time of crisis. Morestill, Nwaoboshi, at the wheel of Nigeria’s 8th and 9th National Assembly, has not disappointed his admirers nor rivals in the country’s gloomy political landscape. Rather than retreating behind closed doors in the face of the seemingly endless assaults at harming his hard earned status, the scion of the famed Oracle Dynasty of Delta has consistently shown leadership at the forefront, assessing situations, evaluating options, and encouraging colleagues in the Upper chamber to work together for a stable, fair and just society.
Although traits are quite developed for natural leadership, certain individuals are, without doubt, born leaders. Senator Peter Nwaoboshi falls in the latter category. Balancing on his self-assurance and privileged position as Nigeria’s Super Senator, Nwaoboshi stands tall amongst leaders who acknowledge the present reality of the country, he has been very proactive working on problem-solving ideas, managing change and responding effectively to complex, open-ended opportunities, and challenges as they come. Convincingly, at the legislative corner where he holds court, he does not gloss over problems with hope that they’ll just go away.
The expression that says as leaders, we prove our capacity when we gain the ability to focus despite distractions, luckily, is not lost on Senator Nwaoboshi. Distraction seems to have become a standard but one that natural born leaders are fortunate to be well equipped to duck. Their worry is buried in a memo of the late legendary success author, Napoleon Hill, which he called ‘The Magnificent Obsession.’ In the letter, Hill demonstrates that natural leaders avoid the cultural norm of being disconnected from their goals. They do not allow trivialities to become urgencies in their affairs. The author also imparts that leaders set targets and keep trying until they hit the marks.
Beyond the mere rhetoric of master-slave bond, Nwaoboshi, in fulfillment of his electioneering campaign promise, regularly encourages entrepreneurship by empowering women and youths in his primary constituency, Delta North, in his urge to make his people economically self-reliant. Studies show that empowerment materials worth million are doled out to thousands of less-endowed Aniomas every year, apart from cash gifts to support businesses and individuals. Also, recently, the senator unveiled an empowerment scheme that will benefit 5,000 Delta North youths.
Considering the massive support from Anioma people during the recent EFCC case debacle, the Nwaoboshi challenge has shown that the ‘Anioma Accord’ has come too far to be broken by nocturnal politics and no matter the weight of external aggression and gang-up, Anioma cannot be disintegrated along politics line.
Like every good leader, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi’s opponents are plotting to destabilize his leadership. However, in all areas of life, leaders have struggled with the balance of being feared and loved. Remarkably, Nwaoboshi is proving beyond doubts his prowess as a likable leader who is very concerned with every individual, thus he is attracting more ‘likes’ even beyond his loyal camp. This accounts for his penchant for shutting off his emotions in order to push others up the success ladder.
I want to say that his leadership acumen cut across all ramifications. His leadership is entirely formed by his passion for human development, most especially his immediate constituents, the people of Anioma, and the leadership that is unmatched with any person or group of persons that had surpassed any one that I have ever seen in my entire life. Senator Nwaobosh is honest and loyal to a fault. He is shrewd; yet very open to superior opinions. He is a good listener; extremely focused, hardworking and, above all, undauntedly passionate about Nigeria’s development. I have never seen him take decisions without inputs from his team members. I have seen him on many occasions make personal sacrifice for his own team members especially at national level.
Deltans and Anioma Nation now know better that Senator Peter Nwaoboshi,the Oracle turned Miracle of Delta Politics, the Ide of Okpanam Land, Oshimili Lieonye Olie Ogwuaa of Akwukwu Igbo Kingdom and the Ochiaya of Anioma Nation is the best Senator ever to represent Delta North at the upper chambers. His kindness and willingness to reach out to struggling Aniomas is one reputation that will continue to precede him on the match again come 2023.
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n his continuous humanitarian drive, Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON),member representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate Arm of the National Assembly and Chairman Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs has constructed a mechanised borehole for residents of Arewa Community in Ibusa town, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State.
The Arewa Community in Ibusa town has only depended on the stream water as their sole source of water for drinking, bathing and washing for many years,receiving the borehole on behalf of the community,The Seriki of the Community said that this is a wonderful gift and that the Arewa Community will always remain grateful to the Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON)for executing this wonderful project because the community was fetching water from the stream, which most times is muddy but we thank God that we can now drink clean water. He said Nwaoboshi has done what the State and Local government have failed to do. “Every time politicians come here to campaign, we beg them for water but they never come back until when it is campaign period again.“So for us, today is a special day in our lives and we pray that God will bless Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) who has our welfare at heart.
Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON),who was represented by APC chieftain Chief Austin Izagbo, the Ide of Igbuzo, during the inauguration of the borehole in Ibusa on Saturday said the community was considered because of its peculiar water challenge and spirit of community development shown by the people through their self-help projects.Chief Izagbo said the APC Ward Chairman Hon.Emeka Ebele identified the pains of the Community during the APC Ward Grassroots Mobilisation.According to Hon. Ebele,APC Ward Grassroots Political team discovered the pains of the Arewa Community during their APC Grassroots Mobilisation for Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) and APC,he saw how women were scooping water from a(unclean)muddy stream and he took pity on them.I was moved to do something for the community and I felt strongly about their plight, I was inspired to seek the attention of our leader Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) to rescue the Arewa Community and thank God today the dream has become a reality,” he said.
Some residents in the Arewa Community in Ibusa who spoke to SPON Media described the project as well commendable and prayed that God should enrich the Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON)as he continues to put smiles on the faces of people.One of the residents who identified himself as Abudu Musa, said, “We really want to appreciate Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) for remembering us in this area. The project is such a timely and laudable one because most of the residents here find it difficult to get good potable water as a result of the deficiency associated with the supply. But today, the borehole had eased the pains of the community.”Another resident, Mrs. Esther George,appreciated the Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) while praying for God’s unmerited favour upon him and all the APC team members.
The ceremony was graced by Party Leaders in Oshimili North like APC Oshimili North LGA Chairman,Hon Austin Nnabuife aka the Political Ojeogbue, Chief Kizito Ijeh, Ward 5, 6 and 8 APC Chairmen Mr Emeka Ebele, Mr Emma Okwuekwu and Mr Tony Ogadi respectively. Others are, Mrs Rose Idoko, Hon Mrs Pat Asiana, Chief Mike Diayi, Mr Agokei Nosike, Amaka Pounds Akaeze to mention but a few.
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]gbuefi Ben Egwuatu has shown better skills in defending the good people of Delta North with his pen and within the last six years he has demonstrated clearly that he is a man with a vision and the “Standout Man” in Anioma Nation. In politically challenging times, there is always a standout man, a person who is diligent in his work, a man who subsequently stands before Kings, having made several sacrifices for his nation. In most cases, many do not agree with him. He is seen and described as ambitious,a tool in the hand of the usurpers or an instrument for a hatchet job.
However, in most cases such men endure the trying times, the name calling and insults to become a national symbol of peace and unity.This appears the path that Ogbuefi Ben Egwuatu, has placed or rather found himself in recent years of serving his people.
As it is known, politic is considered by many a dirty game. However, one fact remains that the player determines how dirty it can be, how dirty he is ready to go for the sake of his people, his brothers, sisters, the masses and even the electorates.This apparently is the case of Ogbuefi Ben Egwuatu,as Many will recall the politics that played out since 2019 because he is a core member of Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi (SPON) media,the senator representing Delta North at the National Assembly and a member of opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta State, the ruling government in Delta State is after his life for standing for the truth and speaking for the opposition in the state. He bares his mind on the the threats to his life because of dirty politics played in Delta State and what to expect in DELTA2023.
Good Morning Sir. Please tell us who you and your early life.
I am Ogbuefi Ben Egwuatu,a writer,artist, and public affairs commentator was until 2019, Am from Ukala Kingdom in Oshimili North, LGA, Delta State, the President General of Ukala Communities Development Union, in Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State. A member of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and also a member of the SPON Media Team.. I am the 5th child of a family of 7 – 4 males and 3 females. My father was a Headmaster, while my mother was a trader. I can tell you that I have a privileged background. Growing up then as the son of a school teacher was an uncommon thing and we were seen as privileged. I tell people that I am a village boy because I went to my village public primary school, but of course because of the nature of my father’s job, we were always on the move on transfers. So early life was easy and normal, aside the fact that we lived under very strict rules.
You flaunt a multi-discipline Resume. How has it been as a practitioner in those fields?
I have over 30 years of experience in visual communications, advertising, newspapering and print production and I can tell you, it was a swell time and the best of exposure working in that industry. I am first a Fine Artist. I hold a 1985 Higher National Diploma in Fine Art (Painting) from Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, however, I have since moved on to exploring other interests including marketing communications, corporate charisma, perception management and Newspapering. I am a registered practitioner of advertising and an alumnus of the American Press Institute, Reston, Virginia, USA. Since graduation, I have worked in various capacities in the print journalism industry including as Senior Illustrator/Designer in the defunct Financial Post and also Banking and Finance Digest. In 1995, I joined The Corporate & Financial Communications Ltd. (a PR Company) as Head of Creative and Production Services where I first began to investigate images of organizations and how big brands evolve. I would rise to become Group Head, Creative Services when I moved to PMIDIRECT (a marketing communications company) in 2000. By 2002, I ventured into private practice with the setting up of Advertising Design Consultancy Limited (a concept agency). In 2006 I returned to paid employment and I joined Folio Communications and consequently was seconded to The Daily Times of Nigeria Plc. In Daily Times, I held various positions including Production Manager, Head of Operations, Group Head Creative Services, Group Head Corporate Communications and Group Chief Marketing Officer. Between 2012 and 2014, I served as Senior Technical Assistant (Publications) in the Office of the Special Adviser to the President (Goodluck Jonathan) on Performance Monitoring and Evaluation. Since then I have been in private practice in addition to my writings as a public affairs commentator and social critic.
You just talked about your writings. Some people think your writings are politically motivated and that you are being sponsored to attack the government in power in Delta State.
If the question is whether my writings are politically motivated, Why not? Look, I was a card carrying member of the PDP for about 10 years. So, why not? What is new is that we are tired of the deceitful dictates of a self-branded messiah and we are saying no, we are saying that the entire electorate voted you to office so, let the dividends of democracy flow evenly throughout the state. What is new is that our Emperor Governor wants to be the maximum leader, with the rest trotting behind him. And our principal,the Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi is saying no. He is saying no because it is a partnership. He is saying that we all are stakeholders with equal stakes in the enterprise that is Delta State. That you are the arrowhead does not reduce the relevance of others. So yes, I have been writing and I am expressing my views – my opinion on happenings in our polity. Of course you know that I left the PDP to join the APC. Yes, we left in solidarity with our leader Senator Barr. Nwaoboshi and the leadership of the PDP is not happy with our camp. That also has elicited a lot of concerns and attacks, but we are steadfast in our beliefs. We are not at all worried. For instance, during the last local government elections, they invaded my Ward and installed their cronies in the Ward EXCO, against the wishes of the leadership and the people. That is oppression and persecution. So what did we do? We left the party for them. I have written in defence of what I believe and have been receiving threats from those who are not comfortable with our position, but it won’t deter us.
Recently you raised an alert about threats to your life and obvious persecution. Tell us about it?
You know that I belong to the SPON Media Team and we have been very combatant with our writings. We followed them, every step, every path and we flattened them. I have personally made comments and shared specific opinion on activities of some individuals in leadership and that has infuriated a few powerful persons. For me, the question is: the issues that we are raising, are they true? Are we now in a dictatorship that we cannot speak freely? Well, I have been advised to go underground and to be careful.
In a few words, how would you describe the political situation in Delta state? What are the chances of the APC winning Osadebe House in 2023 gubernatorial election?
What is obvious is that the PDP is losing grounds in Delta State. In the past few weeks, we have witnessed an avalanche of defections from PDP to APC. What it tells you is that everything is not well with the PDP in our State. If Senator Barr. Nwaoboshi, a founding member of the party in Delta State would leave the party, then there is trouble. There is so much injustice. There is neglect and high-handedness. People are not happy with the leadership. The people you see still hanging there are those that receive some form of payment and they are waiting to at least earn that money till the end of this tenure. Before now there was no serious opposition but don’t forget that the people whom have been winning elections for the PDP are the ones that are leaving, The APC no doubt is working very hard and I can tell you that the party will secure enough vote to oust PDP in Delta State.
What is your advice to Deltans?
No form of persecution should make us faint, rather let’s work together to chase those peddlers out of Osadebe House.
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi,member representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate Arm of the National Assembly and Chairman Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs has hailed chieftains and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the peaceful conduct of the state congress of the party in the state.
Senator Nwaoboshi, who spoke after the election of the state officials of the party at a congress held on Saturday at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, described the exercise as transparent and inclusive. He declared the congress which was conducted by the 7-man State Congress Committee led by Senator Ajibola Bashiru and witnessed by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was free and fair.
The officers were elected unopposed by affirmation of the accredited delegates from the 25 local government areas which began at 11:50 am through voice votes.
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege Deputy Senate PresidentEngr Omeni Sobotie New APC State Chairman
One-time Delta State Commissioner for Environment, Engr Omeni Sobotie, was elected as State Chairman of the party,Ogbueshi Adizue Eluaka,Chairman, Delta North,Chief Paulinus Akpeki as Chairman of the party in Delta Central,Mr Austin Orighoye, Chairman, Delta South, Mr Nick Ovuakporie, State Secretary, Mr Valentine Onojegho, State Publicity Secretary, Hon Tina Okwudili elected State Woman Leader and 29 others.
Addressing delegates, Bashiru said though the offices were unopposed, paragraph six of the guidelines for the congress provided that there should be affirmative voting, adding that the peaceful conduct of the exercise portends victory for the party in the state in the forthcoming 2023 elections.
Present at the congress were the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege,Olorogun O’Tega Emerhor,Chief Austin Izagbo, Chief Frank Ovie Kokori, Revd Francis Waive representing Udu/Ughelli constituency at the House of Representatives,Hon. Austin Nnabuife,Chief Ambrose Elofu Dike,Hon. Louis Ndukwe,Dr Ben Iwezue, Chief Peter Okocha(aka Bobo Nkiti), Hon. Henry Mordi , the Chief of Staff to Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, Comrade Vincent Iwunor, Hon. Emma Ejiorfor, Hon. Leo Nkeaka among others.
Hon. Austin Nnabuife
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the congress, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, said: “The Congress is very peaceful; members conducted themselves in a very good manner”, saying that; “the new executive will embark on reconciliation exercise with a view to placating all aggrieved members.”
Omo-Agege expressed optimism that the party would secure victory in the 2023 elections, congratulating all those elected as State officials of the party in the state. The newly elected State Chairman of the party, Engr Omeni Sobotie, thanked the party and the delegates for giving him the opportunity to serve.
Ogbueshi Adizue Eluaka, Chairman, Delta North
Sobotie assured that he would not betray the confidence reposed on him, assuring that the party was set for victory in the 2023 general election in Delta.
Most Distinguished Senator Peter NwaoboshiHon. Louis Ndukwe and Barr. Ben Okonkwo
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, arrested by the Nigerian Army on Thursday has been released. This was made known by a video posted by Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, on his Instagram page on Thursday.
According to the video, Agu was released via the intervention of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Some soldiers had arrested the actor around Upper Iweka Bridge in Onitsha for wearing an outfit with Biafra inscriptions.
Agu was reportedly on a charity mission to assist underprivileged persons when he was arrested by soldiers.
The Nigerian Army thereafter confirmed the arrest of the veteran Nollywood actor, saying he was arrested for promoting the cause of the secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by wearing the Biafran regalia.
In a statement signed by Onyema Nwachukwu, the army’s spokesperson, Agu was picked up for questioning while he was allegedly asking South-Easterners to join IPOB “a proscribed group.”
According to the statement obtained by our reporter, the army said Agu’s action was a violation of the law considering the proscribed status of IPOB.
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ednesday, 6th of October, 2021, was a remarkable day of cultural display, as the people of Ogwashi-Uku who are popularly known for their peaceful living held her 2021 Ineh (New Yam) Festival.
The said festival, is an annual event celebrated by indigenes of the community.This year’s edition was colorful.
During the event, various prominent individuals and dance groups visited the Iyase to pay him homage and congratulate him for achieving this year’s festival.
Responding to an interview with Basement Africa Television, the Iyase, Chief Mike Nwaukoni, described the Indigenes of Ogwasi-Uku as law-abiding, loving and hardworking people. He also sued for peace amongst his people, adding that crime does not pay.
He also prayed that this year’s festival would bring prosperity, and peace to the land.
The Iyase unveiled a sculpted image of himself depicting him as warrior of the people.
Thereafter, he moved back to the palace to perform the rites of the festival.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]hat Senator Barr Peter Onyelukahukwu Nwaoboshi 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 for 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 ‘oracle’ himself has to offer. The recent intervention of the Senator culminating in the re-zoning exercise supervised by the most distinguished Senator is a mere example in the many ways Nwaoboshi can help bring stability to the APC politics.
With a cognisant and superb tutelage, leading to cognate service, straddling several years, including a concluding headship as chairman, Delta PDP which was for two victorious terms, Senator Nwaoboshi 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. Senator Nwaoboshi 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 DSP Ovie Omo-Agege.
Beyond the patriotism so displayed in the discharge of the onerous task to structure the emergence of an inclusive APC EXCO in Delta State, Senator Nwaoboshi, 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.
Senator Nwaoboshi 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 Delta State, through the occurrence of a Nwaoboshi in party. It is more disturbing when one sees
that the loudest voices of opposition come from the immediate beneficiaries of the Senator Nwaoboshi’s rise to prominence,
particularly from the Oshimili North axis.
Ndi Igbuso have every reason to be proud of Nwaoboshi – an illustrious son whose political influence has brought multiplying gains
to Ibusa, evidenced by the several projects in infrastructure either attracted or personally provided by the Senator. In human
capital development, the Senator 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 the Senator to alleviate the sufferings of his people.
Oshimili North as a whole, and indeed Anioma people cannot but extol Nwaoboshi. The nooks and crannies of Delta North are
witness to the Nwaoboshi factor in the distribution of social infrastructure that once eluded the region as stakeholders in the
NDDC. Nwaoboshi is willing to do more.
In conclusion, let us join the ‘new way’ to ensure this blooming partnership that will install good governance in Delta APC and
indeed, Delta State. As we march towards 2023, let us must to submit to our common interest, for discernibly, the coming together
of DSP Ovie Omo-Agege and Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi is a partnership that is working.
Ogbuefi Ben Egwuatu writes from Asaba.
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[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n his continuous humanitarian drive, Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON),member representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate Arm of the National Assembly and Chairman Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs has constructed a mechanised borehole for residents of Arewa Community in Ibusa town, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State.
