Breaking: PDP Caucus In National Assembly Threatens To Begin Impeachment Process Against President Buhari Over insecurity And Corruption

Breaking: PDP Caucus In National Assembly Threatens To Begin Impeachment Process Against President Buhari Over insecurity And Corruption

Francis Tayor

Abuja______ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has said it will commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari if the “calculated blackmail” against the National Assembly and insecurity in the country is not checked.

The caucus, in a statement issued on Monday by its leader, Kingsley Chinda, gave a four-week ultimatum to the Executive “to provide security to Nigerians and commence proper cleaning of the embarrassing and notorious corruption cases (EFCC and NDDC).”

It said if not, “we shall revert to the relevant sections of the constitution and commence impeachment proceedings in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.”

To impeach a sitting president will require the assent of two-thirds majority of each House of the National Assembly. Both Houses have 469 combined lawmakers.

The National Assembly website shows that the PDP is in the minority in both Houses with 174 lawmakers (House, 134; Senate, 40), while the APC has 274 (House, 210; Senate, 64).

Nonetheless, the opposition caucus said it will instigate the impeachment process due to the “the behaviours of appointees of the Executive arm…. who continue to show disrespect for the constitution.”

“Recall three of several events of the past few weeks. On Thursday 16th July 2020, a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour walked out on the House Committee on Diaspora unprovoked,” the statement read.

“Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Labour, who appeared before the Joint Ad-Hoc Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity walked out on the Committee over disagreement that arose between him and the Committee on two specific questions.

“A few days ago, the Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Daniel Pondei, walked out on the Committee of the House of Representatives charged with the responsibility of investigating the financial scandal that has rocked the Commission. Again, regardless of his reasons, a walkout on the Parliament is inexcusable.”

Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa Expresses Gratitude To Gov. Diri, Okowa, Fumudoh, Tompolo, Kuku, Tuodolor, Asari, Oyinfie, Ekpebide, Opukeme, Opudu, Omare, Nengi, Others For Successful IYC Election

Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa Expresses Gratitude To Gov. Diri, Okowa, Fumudoh, Tompolo, Kuku, Tuodolor, Asari, Oyinfie, Ekpebide, Opukeme, Opudu, Omare, Nengi, Others For Successful IYC Election

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The ELECO Chairman of the just concluded 2020 Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) national election, Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to ljaw nation, especially the Executive governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, High Chief. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, elder Joshua Fumudoh, HRM. Tom Ateke, Hon. Kingsley Kuku, Chief. Dan Ekpebide, Chief. Hendricks Opukeme, elder Eneyo Athanasius, Chief. Lucky Youbogha, Barr. Eric Omare, Barr. Oweilaemi Pereotubo, High Chief. Alabo Nengi James, Chief. Alali Horsefall, Dr. Felix Tuodolor, Dr. Chris Ekiyor, Evang. Boro Opudu, Mike Wonibowei, Hon. Julius Pondi, Richman Ndakwe, Welman Warri among others for their support before, during and after the election.

Barr. Ajuwa made the statement in Warri on Tuesday, noted that he specially appreciates ljaw nation in finding him worthy to serve, thanking them for the maximum support given him and the ELECO team to deliver on the assignment reposed on them.

He also appreciates the Transition Implementation Committee led by Comrade Kenedy Olorogun, as well as the Chapters and Clans Chairmen for their cooperation.

It would be recalled that the entire ljaw youths across the nation and abroad converged to Oporoza last week end to elect a new President and other executive members to pilot the affairs of Council in the next three years. The elections was held on the 18th/19th July, 2020 at Oporoza Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area, Delta State.

Barr. Ajuwa further thank the delegates, aspirants, observers, agents and elders in Council for their cooperation, as well as understanding to ensure peaceful conduct during and after the election. He extends the appreciation to the gentle men of the Press, Oporoza Community and the ELECO team for their sleepless day and night in order to ensure the election exercise was free, fair, transparent and credible, the statement adds.

Just-ln: NDDC MD, Prof. Pondei Collapses During House Of Reps Hearing

Just-ln: NDDC MD, Prof. Pondei Collapses During House Of Reps Hearing


Abuja_____ The acting Managing Director of the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, on Monday, collapsed at the ongoing investigative hearing by the House of Representatives.

The MD reportedly slumped at the House Committee on NDDC hearing on the alleged financial scandal rocking the interventionist agency.

He was about 45 minutes into the grilling when he collapsed before the committee probe the IMC for multi billion naira scandal.

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Pondei was being questioned to account for the funds when he suddenly rested his head and subsequently collapsed.

Immediately after he collapsed, the acting Director of Project of the commission, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh rushed to revive him before he was rushed to hospital.

Chief Mulade Congratulates IYC New Exco, Charges them to be Proactive, Selfless Leaders

Chief Mulade Congratulates IYC New Exco, Charges them to be Proactive, Selfless Leaders

The Ibe-sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Comrade Mulade Sheriff has congratulated the newly elected Ijaw Youth Council, IYC for a successful and transparent election. He charged the newly elected executives led by *Comrade Dcn Peter Timothy Igbifa* as the Eighth (8th) President not to be influenced by pride and sycophants, but to be proactive and selfless.

Speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Sunday 19th July, 2020 on the just concluded IYC election, Chief Mulade, the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, said the peaceful conduct of the election showed that Gbaramatu Kingdom is the home of peace in the Niger Delta Region, especially with the presence of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo.

He strongly advised the Comrade Peter Timothy Igbifa led Executive not to be carried away by the euphoria of their posts like their predecessors, charging them to shun all forms of sychophancy, pride and the spirit to amass financial wealth, to enable them fight selflessly for the growth and development of Ijaw youths, Ijaw Nation, as well as the entire Niger Delta Region.

He noted that the vision of the founding fathers of the Council, which was premised on the Kaiama Declaration, was to have a formidable, reliable and purposeful youth leadership that would pilot the affairs of Ijaw Youths towards peacefully demanding for development in areas such as education, environmental justice, employment and political emancipation of Ijaw Nation.

Chief Comrade Sheriff Mulade, also urged the newly elected IYC to be peaceful in their approach to issues and always have listening ears to genuine advice and suggestions from elders of Ijaw Nation, as well as from past IYC presidents, leaders, other stakeholders and extend hands of fellowship to all aggrieved parties for us to have a stronger body in the Niger Delta.

Speaking on how proactive they should be and the specific areas of focus for the executive, Chief Sheriff Mulade advised them to be proactive in all issues bordering on youth matters, oppression, subversion of justice and fundamental human rights, environmental pollution by companies operating in Ijaw land and the Niger Delta at large in conjunction with other structures and authorities, manage such issues and initiate realistic, positive life changing programmes for youths in the Niger Delta Region, without recourse to violence.

Giving his support to the newly elected executives of Ijaw Youth Council, he said his office is open to them at all times, and that he is fully ready to provide assistance and give them the required advice to pilot the affairs of IYC to greater heights.

Meanwhile, Chief Sheriff Mulade appreciated the IYC ELECO led by Barr Bekeowei Ajuwa for the transparent and peaceful conduct of the elections. He also appreciated the youths of Gbaramatu Kingdom for the enabling environment they created to achieve this great feat for the IYC.

The election of the newly elected executive of Ijaw Youth Council IYC was attended by youths in their numbers from different walks of life across Ijaw kingdoms and Nigeria at large in support of candidates vying for the various positions. The election was also well attended by delegates from all Ijaw kingdoms including Lagos and Abuja chapters, highly respected leaders, past presidents, student union governments etc. The election was held at Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, on Sunday, July 19, 2020.

Breaking: Ijaw Youths Elect Comrade Peter Timothy, Saviour Alali As New President And Vice President Of Council

Breaking: Ijaw Youths Elect Comrade Peter Timothy, Saviour Alali As New President And Vice President Of Council

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The umbrella body of ljaw youths under the auspices of ljaw Youth Council, IYC has today elected Comrade Peter Timothy and Comrade Savior Alali as the new President and Vice President to pilot the affairs of Council in the next three years.

Comrade. Peter Timothy polled forty two(42) votes against his closest rival, Mr. Ala who scored thirty one (31) to emerged the new President elect of the 2020 IYC election. While Comrade Savior Alali emerged Deputy President with forty five votes against his closest rival, Mr Harry who polled twenty three votes.

The elections which took place at Oproza, the headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, on the 18th and 19th July, 2020 was described as very peaceful, credible, transparent, free and fair by observers who monitored the exercise.

Meanwhile, other elected officials includes, Barr. Ebilade Ekerefe (Spokesman), Comrade Frank Pukon (Secretary General), Comrade Israel Fubara (Director of Mobilization), Barr. Obiri Ebilade (Legal Adviser), Comrade Tina Ayakubo Tobusi (Woman Leader), Comrade Ofiyou Ogbofini Dennis (Asst. Director of Mobilization), Comrade Timilaemi Ebifuobo (Treasurer), Comrade Abiye (Financial Secretary) among others.

Accreditation of aspirants, delegates and observers started exactly by 3:30.am at the venue of the election, Oproza king Palace Pavilion. Thereafter, voting commenced at about 7: 15.am and ended 12: 55.pm.

It will interest you to note  that, Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa led ELECO has put in place every logistics to makesure the 2020 IYC election exercise is free, fair, transparent and credible.

The general atmosphere of the election is calm, orderly and peaceful as Chief. Boro Obudu led Security Committee is fully on ground taking charge of the arena.

However, some notable ljaw former lYC leaders present at the venue includes; the pioneer President of IYC, Dr. Felix Tuodolor, Elder T.K. Ogoriba, Pioneer President Movement for the survival of the Ijaw Ethnic nationality in the Niger Delta, ( MOSIEND), High Chief. Alabo Nengi James, former acting President and founder IYC, Elder Wenibowei Mike, Chairman Elders Council Central Zone, High Chief. Richman Yinbiri, major stakeholder IYC, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel, SSA Security Matters to Delta State Governor, Comrade Austin Ozobo, National President IPDI, Chief. Kalaiti Jephtah Obadiah 1, outgoing Treasurer INC, Chief. Daniel Ekpebide, former Asst. Secretary INC, Chief. Oyeinfie. E. Jonjon, former President IYC, Dr. Chris Ekiyor, Barr. Eric Omare, Barr. Oweilaemi Pereotubo, Barr. J.P. Owoupele, Comrade Jonathan Lokpobiri,  Delta State Civil Society Community Observing and Monitoring Team led by Comrade Rex Anighoro among others too numerous to mention.

2020 IYC Election: Update From Oproza As Accreditation Of Aspirants, Delegates And Observers Commences

2020 IYC Election: Update From Oproza As Accreditation Of Aspirants, Delegates And Observers Commences

Francis Tayor

Live from Oproza, headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom on the occasion of ljaw Youth Council (IYC) National Elective Convention, tagged Oproza 2020.

Accreditation of aspirants, delegates and observers started exactly by 3:30.am at the venue of the election, Oproza king Palace Pavilion.

It will interest you to note  that, Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa led ELECO has put in place every logistics to makesure the 2020 IYC election exercise is free, fair, transparent and credible.

The general atmosphere of the election is calm, orderly and peaceful as Chief. Boro Obudu led Security Committee is fully on ground taking charge of the arena.

At the time of filing this report, some notable ljaw former lYC leaders present at the venue includes; the pioneer President of IYC, Dr. Felix Tuodolor, Elder T.K. Ogoriba, Pioneer President Movement for the survival of the Ijaw Ethnic nationality in the Niger Delta, ( MOSIEND), High Chief. Alabo Nengi James, former acting President and founder IYC, Elder Wenibowei Mike, Chairman Elders Council Central Zone, High Chief. Richman Yinbiri, major stakeholder IYC, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel, SSA Security Matters to Delta State Governor, Comrade Austin Ozobo, National President IPDI, Chief. Kalaiti Jephtah Obadiah 1, outgoing Treasurer INC, Chief. Daniel Ekpebide, former Asst. Secretary INC, Chief. Oyeinfie. E. Jonjon, former President IYC, Delta State Civil Society Community Observing and Monitoring Team led by Comrade Rex Anighoro among others too numerous to mention.

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Chief. Mulade Rejoices as Tompolo, Others are Freed from all Charges, Urges Tompolo to Sustain Drive for Niger Delta Development

Chief. Mulade Rejoices as Tompolo, Others are Freed from all Charges, Urges Tompolo to Sustain Drive for Niger Delta Development

Francis Tayor

A traditional High Chief, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, the Ibe-serimowei (Kingdom Promoter) of the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State, has expressed profound joy over the dismissal of all the 40 count charges against a Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, by a Federal High Court on Wednesday.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, High Chief Sheriff Mulade noted that Tompolo has contributed positively to Niger Delta development even in the face of persecutions, as he attracted the Nigeria Maritime University to Okerenkoko, Delta State, as well as other mega projects to the region.

He commended Tompolo for his steadfastness and doggedness against all odds towards securing a better life for the Niger Delta people, and urged him to sustain the struggle for the emancipation and development of the region, adopting a non-violence approach of constructive engagement through peaceful dialogues.

While congratulating former Director General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpolokemi and others for the freedom and exonoration of the once troubled Niger Delta forward looking personalities, Comrade Mulade described the timely outcome as victory and good news for the Ijaw Nation and the Niger Delta Region at large.