Epileptic Ayakoromo Bridge Project, IPDI, Riverine Communities, Ayakoromo Youths Sets To Lockdown Govt House, Asaba In A Protest, Informs Gov. Okowa Ahead

Press Statement
4th January, 2019

Epileptic Ayakoromo Bridge Project, IPDI, Riverine Communities, Ayakoromo Youths Sets To Lockdown Govt House, Asaba In A Protest, Informs Gov. Okowa Ahead


It has come to our notice that Dr Ifeanyi Okowa led Government is less concern over the affairs of riverine communities. Delta State is not bankrupt or in recession that it can not continue with the Ayakoromo bridge and other laudable projects in riverine communities of Burutu Local Government area.

The bridge was first abandoned by Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in his first tenure for two and half years after been awarded, and commencement of works at the site by his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan. The development was worrisome, and the concerned Ijaw youth leaders, members of IPDI ,Ijaw activists,  Ayakoromo and riverine communities went into protest some times 2017 to draw the attention of governor Ifeanyi Okowa towards the abandoned bridge, and after the protest the governor released some money for the commencement of work on the abandoned bridge. Now the bridge project is abandoned again, no work is ongoing at the bridge site for over 7months, and so many equipments have been evacuated from the site by the company responsible for the project. It is sad that despite our contributions in his first and second term victories, the governor does not see the need to release fund to complete the ongoing Ayakoromo bridge project.

Burutu deserves better treatments especially in terms of appointment and development as the economy importance of Burutu Local Government area to Delta State can never be overemphasized. The riverine communities have been cheated in terms of appointment and development, despite it contributes 80% of the revenue that sustained the state. It is wrong to steal from Paul to pay Peter.

It will interest you to know that 98% of capital projects done with our oil resources are being sited in the upland which hardly produced 5% of such resources. We are running out of patience again. The attitude of the state government towards the laudable Ayakoromo bridge project is unacceptable, and we have decided to lockdown government house, Asaba by January 30th in protest, if nothing is done about the bridge project before the end of January.  We are giving him till January ending but if he fails to release money for the continuation of the bridge project, by January ending we will go and lock the governor inside his office in protest to express our grievances.

We want Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to place more priority on the Ayakoromo bridge project as regards the importance attached to it. We have emphasized in several times that the bridge when completed will  connect several Uhrobo and Ijaw rural communities to the urban cities in the state, and will help to solve the transport problem among riverine communities.

We have decided as concerned leaders of Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI, Ayakoromo and other riverine communities youths after an enlarged meeting to shutdown Government house, Asaba in protest, by January 30, 2020 to express our grievances to Dr. senator Ifeanyi Okowa to urgently release money for the laudable bridge project.

Signed:

Comrade Emma Keneware, National Acting Secretary, Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

Mayor Timi Ogobiri
National Acting Spokesperson, Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

US Soleimani's Murder, lranian President Rouhani Vows To Avenge Falling Hero, Says America Will Suffer Severe Damage

US Soleimani's Murder, lranian President Rouhani Vows To Avenge Falling Hero, Says America Will Suffer Severe Damage

Francis Tayor

Baghdad____ Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, on Saturday, visited the household of late navy commander Qassem Soleimani. Soleimani, the top of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force, was killed by a US airstrike on Friday.

The strike additionally killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of the Iran-backed militia, Popular Mobilization Forces, which not too long ago stormed the US embassy in Baghdad.
During his visit, Rouhani assured the deceased’s household that Iran will take motion towards America.

Ali Arouzi, NBC News Tehran Bureau Chief & correspondent, who's monitoring occasions carefully, disclosed this on Twitter, Arouzi tweeted: “ Iranian President Rouhani visited Soleimani’s household at their house today. Soleimani’s daughter requested Rouhani who will avenge her fathers demise, Rouhani stated Iran will definitely take revenge, the White House doesn’t realise what a giant mistake they made.
“Local militia commander Abu Muntather al-Hussaini stated 2 Hunter-killer drone fired missiles at 230mph that hit the automotive carrying Soleimani and al-Muhandis. 2nd automotive was struck by a single missile.They launched by an unmanned MQ-9 ‘hunter-killer’ drone despatched from US Centcom in Qatar.

“There is no doubt that Iran seeks retribution for the killing of Solemani but they are carefully calibrating there response. They don’t want to give a knee jerk reaction, while at the same time keeping the US anxious as to their next move.”

Spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, stated: “Iran will reply to the US transfer assassinating Qasem Soleimani however will keep away from taking any hasty motion.
“In case of battle or any confrontation, Americans will suffer severe injury and in the event that they do any insanity, Iran’s response can be even harder, Abolfazi stated.

Your Fight Against My Brother Bukola Saraki Is Taken Too Far By Demolishing My Father's House, Gbemi Saraki Tells Kwara Gov. Abdulrazaq

Your Fight Against My  Brother Bukola Saraki Is Taken Too Far By Demolishing My Father's House, Gbemi Saraki Tells Kwara Gov. Abdulrazaq 

Francis Tayor

Illorin___ The Minister of State for Transportation, daughter of Oloye Olusola Saraki,Gbemi Saraki has cried out over the injustice done to her by the kwara All Progressive Congress, APC.
She said, APC has betrayed her by demolishing her father’s house despite her support for APC.

The APC chieftain decried the demolition of her father’s house by the same political party and government of APC, which according to her, she supported to fight her own brother, Bukola Saraki and his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to ensure victory for the emergence of APC government in Kwara State, during the 2019 general elections.

The minister stated, she had been betrayed by the APC government in Kwara State, noting that it was unfortunate that the government of APC in the State took the battle against Bukola Saraki too far, to the extent of demolishing her father’s house.

“After fighting against my brother for you, this is all you want to pay me with, Rasaki, this is betrayal. My family house demolition by the governor is Kwara politics taken too far,” she added.

Meanwhile The Kwara State Government has given reasons for the demolition of Saraki's political home popularly known as “Ile Arúgbó” in Ilorin in the early hours of Thursday January 2, 2020.

According to commissioner of communications, Murtala Olanrewaju , the demolition began quite early to avoid 'needless' protests. He also denied claims of the state government receiving a court order stopping the demolition as he appealed to residents of the state to remain calm.

Burutu Group Felicitates With Godwin Edumogiren On Recent Appointment As SSA Community Development, Greets Gov. Okowa

Burutu Group Felicitates With Godwin Edumogiren On Recent Appointment As SSA Community Development, Greets Gov. Okowa 

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A social political pressure group under the auspices of Concerned Citizens For Izon-Ebe Development (CCFID), in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, has congratulated one of their own, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren on his brown new year appointment as a Senior Special Assistant SSA, on Community Development to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.

The group also extends its appreciation to Governor Okowa as he finds Hon. Edumogiren worthy for the appointment, noting that the appointment came at the right time.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the National Coordinator, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, said;"  Hon. Godwin Edumogiren appointment is well deserved, stressing that he worked for the reelection of Governor Okowa in office. There is the saying that, when somebody do good for you, it is expected the person is acknowledge. Hence, Godwin appointment is acknowledgement of his good work for His Excellency during the 2019 governorship election. We thank and appreciate our Governor for the appointment, and we pray for more appointments, as well as infrastructural development to Ayakoromo Community, the group stated."

Dr. Braduce Angozi Wishes Deltans A Prosperous New Year, Says He Has A Vision 2023

Dr. Braduce Angozi Wishes Deltans A Prosperous New Year, Says He Has A Vision 2023

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A former Chairman Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Dr. Braduce Amakazi Angozi has wished the good people of Delta State a prosperous new year, noting that he has a vision for all Deltans come 2023.

The former Commissioner for Agriculture, Delta State made the statement on his wassap account today 3rd January, 2020 reminded Deltans that 2023 is around the corner, hence he wishes them a prosperous new year ahead.

According to him, said; "
I wish you a prosperous new year. Remember 2023 is arround the corner, he stated."

However, it will interest you to note that, Dr. Braduce Angozi popularly known as the political pope, was a former governorship aspirant of Delta State under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP but he lost to former governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan during the party primaries.

There is the popular saying that, the future belongs to those who plan and work towards it. And Dr. Braduce Angozi is ready and preparing for the future of Delta State. Let's watch out for 2023, he is up to the task at Government House, Asaba.

Burutu PDP: Group Drums Support For Hon. Tam Odogwu As Party Chairman, Appeals To Burutu PDP Caucus To Consider His Candidature

Burutu PDP: Group Drums Support For Hon. Tam Odogwu As Party Chairman, Appeals To Burutu PDP Caucus To Consider His Candidature

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A head of the forthcoming 2020 party Congress in the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, across the federation, a group under the aegis of Concerned Citizens For Izon-Ebe Development (CCFID), has drum support for Hon. Tam Godspower Odogwu for Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Burutu Local Government Chapter, Delta State.

The group further appealed to Burutu PDP party stakeholders, especially the leaders of thought to unanimously consider Tam Odogwu Candidature for the party Chairman, pending when the incumbent Chairman Hon. Ebike Oromoni tenure will elapse. The group said considering Odogwu profile in Burutu PDP, they discovered that Tam is a core active member who has contributed his quota towards the success story of Burutu PDP family.

According to the group in a Press Statement dated 2nd January, 2020 and jointly signed by its National Coordinator and Secretary General, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku and Comr Preye Ekpegha stressed that, " Hon. Tam Odogwu is a stable, faithful and committed party member who had served and worked for the progress of Burutu PDP over the years. He is always loyal to the rules guiding the party. A believer of the word, 'Party is Supreme'."

" The group reiterated that, Odogwu never allow his personal ambition to cause disunity in Burutu PDP family. Despite his failed two attempts to represent the party and the good people of Burutu South Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, he remains focused and lived by the rules of the game guiding party politics. There was no day he decamped from the PDP unlike what  some other aspirants do whenever they are not given party ticket to fly. Holding to the facts that, Hon. Tam Odogwu has sacrificed, as well as been consistent in the affairs of Burutu PDP, we as a group appealed to Burutu party caucus to consider him as the next party Chairman in Burutu."

However, it will interest you to note that, the man Hon. Tam God'spower Odogwu hails from Tamigbe Town, Burutu South Constituency in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

Educationally, he has a Degree in political Science. First Masters Degree in Public Administration, as well as Second Masters Degree in Political Science.

He was a two time aspirant for Delta State House of Assembly Burutu South Constituency. His first attempt was 2014 but he lost to Hon. Kennedy Daubry during the party primaries. And the second attempt was 2018 but he still lost to Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin at the party primaries.

Meanwhile, as a result of his consistency in the party, he was nominated as a member Burutu Local Government Youth Mobilization Campaign Committee for last year 2019 general elections.

He was also made as the  General Secretary Tamigbe Ward 2 Campaign Committee during the 2019 general elections. Having tested, trusted, served and delivered faithfully for the party, it is time Hon. Tam Odogwu be given a bigger role to serve Burutu PDP as Chairman in the forthcoming 2020 party Congress, the group stated.

CEPEJ Boss, Amb. Mulade Felicitates With Nigerians At New Year, Calls For Peaceful Coexistence, Urges Politicians To Deliver Dividends Of Democracy For The Masses

CEPEJ Boss, Amb. Mulade Felicitates With Nigerians At New Year, Calls For Peaceful Coexistence, Urges Politicians To Deliver Dividends Of Democracy For The Masses

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has felicitated with and welcomed all Nigerians and the World at large to a brand new year 2020

In a statement issued at the CEPEJ Head Office in Warri, Delta State on behalf of the board and management of CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade said Nigeria remains a great nation and requested all to remain peaceful, law abiding and join hands with the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to build a united and prosperous Nation.

He urged Nigerians to dedicate themselves to the service of God and humanity to build a stronger Nation

"First we must believe in our Country. No matter the challenges, I am optimistic that with determination we can collectively advance and build the Nation we desire in 2020 and beyond.

Let me also admonish our leaders, to have the people who elected them at heart and work to deliver the dividends of democracy."

In 2020 our political, Traditional and Religious leaders should please lead by example and do everything humanly possible to shun corruption and any thing that will put the nation in bad light.

Let us work together and build a positive image for the Country, I sincerely believe that there will be a turn around in 2020 he added.