IPF Condoles with Amb. Jude Ukori over Wife's Sudden Demise

IPF Condoles with Amb. Jude Ukori over Wife's Sudden Demise

Warri _____ The Ijaw Publishers' Forum, IPF, has  expressed its deepest condolences to Amb. Jude Ukori and his family over the unexpected death of their beloved wife, Pastor Mrs Jane Ukori. 

The group delegation which was led by its national president Comrade Ozobo Austin said the death was very unfortunate and a monumental loss to the IPF and  Ijaw nation at large.

According to the family stated that Mrs Ukori passed on after a brief illness and a prompt medical attention at Lilly Hospital and UBTH, Benin.

While signing the condolence register, Ozobo said Mrs Ukori was a woman of valor and a leading light.

IPF, prayed for God's fortitude upon Amb. Ukori and his family to bear the irreparable loss of their beloved wife.

The forum noted that the legacy of late Mrs Ukori would be forever remembered as they prayed her gentle soul to rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Ogbe-ljoh is over due for Higher Institution, Ycom Appeals to Sen JOT

Ogbe-ljoh is over due for Higher Institution, Ycom Appeals to Sen JOT

Francis Tayor 

Warri _______ Education is key and the bedrock of society development when government build human resource development centers across the nation. Through education, the negative mindset of the idol youths would be positively transformed gear towards building a peaceful and progressive society.

It is on that note, the peoples advocate and the National Coordinator of the formidable lndependent Grassroot Liberation (lGL), Hon. Company Yerinbowei Felix has make a passionate appeal to the distinguished senator representing the good people of Delta South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen. Joel Onowakpo Thomas, to use his exalted office to influence Higher Institution to Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom, the headquarters of Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

Hon. Company stressed that as peace gradually restored to Ogbe-ljoh, there is urgent need to educate the youths in order to channel their mindsets from crisis towards development and peaceful coexistence. And to achieve that, a higher learning ground is needed to engage the youths positively as builders of a nation.

He stated that Ogbe-ljoh has the capacity to host higher institution of any type be it University, Federal or State Polytechnic, NCE etc in terms of availability of land space, presence of key infrastructures like road network, light, general hospital, police station, Court, drinkable water among others to provide enabling environment for the kick start of the proposed higher institution.

The immediate past Councillor of ljansa/ljelejele Ogbe-ljoh Ward 13 asserted that Ogbe-ljoh people are peace loving as against negative sensational reports by some quarters of the media as result of the land boundary dispute between them and their neighbouring community Aladja in Udu.

Hon. Company reassured senator Onowakpo Thomas of their unalloyed support, adding that his stay in office will experience unprecedented progress and development to the people he represents because they believed in his capacity to deliver the dividends of Democracy, that is why he was voted into office by the people.

Ozobo makes case for King Pereama, appeals to fans to respect his office as Numupere ll of lzon-lbe

Ozobo makes case for King Pereama, appeals to fans to respect his office as Numupere ll of lzon-lbe

Warri _____ Concerned stakeholders in Ijaw nation have appealed to fans and well-wishers not to pressure the Ijaw Numupere-II, King Pereama Freetown to come to stage to perform in every public function he may wished to attend, especially when he was not engaged for stage display.

Corroborating this position, the president of the Ijaw Publishers' Forum, Comrade Ozobo Austin, in an interview with newsmen on Friday expressed mixed feelings over how some fans and friends disdainfully pressured the Music King to come to stage to perform in public functions where he was not hired on such purpose.

Speaking against the backdrop of the music king being pressured to perform at all public functions, Ozobo said the trend is worrisome, stating further that being a king he can honour any public invitation to grace any public event and that doesn't mean he would be performing on stage in every of such events.

The IPF president appealed to Ijaw nation, fans and well-wishers to take it easy with the music King and show some respect to him, and not to pressure him to perform on stage when he is not fully engaged on such purpose.

"As a king, it is not fair for people to pressure him to go or come to stage, asking him to come and sing one or two songs in every time he appears in public functions where he is not bill to perform.

"Please we should show some respect for him, dragging him to go to stage in a casual manner show no respect in most times. His fans and well-wishers, including others should stop it because that is not a sign of respect at all.

"I believe, he is honouring public invitation because of his position in Ijaw nation but that doesn't mean he will perform in every of such functions. It is more honourable to perform only when he is invited on such purposes. 

"Being Ijaw music king, I don't expect people to be pushing him every event he attend to go and perform. Pushing him to perform in every public functions even when he is not hired to perform does not portray him in a good light as a king. 

"So, it is my humble appeal to his fans, love ones, well-wishers and leaders to bear with him henceforth. Don't pick offence in case he turns down such appeals", Ozobo added.

Sunny consults Pondi, Clark, Evah, Ekpese ahead Burutu council poll

Sunny consults Pondi, Clark, Evah, Ekpese ahead Burutu council poll

Francis Tayor

Warri _______ ln his desire to serve the good people of Burutu Local Government Area, the immediate past Secretary of the Council, Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme and his campaign team has move his consultation visit to the distinguished member representing Burutu Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, former member Delta State Civil Service Commission and Secretary Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief. James Nieketein, former Chairman Burutu Marine Polytechnic Governing Council, Barr Alhaji Isa Clark, former women leader PDP Delta State, Hon Mrs. Georgina Evah and Hon Barr. BD Ekpese in order to seek for advice and support ahead of the forthcoming Council polls.

Speaking at the visit on Thursday in Warri, the former Council Secretary  passionately appeal for the support of the  influential Burutu PDP leaders, noting that he is coming to operate an open door policy, transparency as well as prudent management of the council monthly federal allocation for the general benefit of Burutu people when elected as the next council Chairman.

Prince Sunny stressed that Burutu is blessed with abundance natural resources (Oil and Gas) and it needs a pragmatic, intelligent and principled person with practical working experience and foresight to transform the council infrastructurally and otherwise.

He noted that with his wealth of experience as former two times councillor as well as Secretary to the Local Government, he has the required qualification to adequately address the challenges facing Burutu people.

He assured the leaders and the good people of Burutu that he is coming to operate all inclusive government whereby the people and the leadership would be consistently consulted before any critical decision shall be taken. He further remarked that youths and women empowerment, adequate health care service provision and education tops his agenda when he emerge as the next council Chairman.

Meanwhile, in their various responses, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi described the visit of Sunny Perekeme as a rare privileged and honour to him that will not be taken for granted, stressing that Sunny has the capacity with amazing working experience to serve Burutu Local Government Council as Chairman.

He reiterated that Hon. Sunny Perekeme has a clean track record as former two times councillor as well as Secretary to the Local Government, noting that his candidature is a good one. 

Pondi however, urged him to reach out to other leaders across Burutu, adding that he has his prayers and blessings to actualize his ambition.

While Chief. James Nieketein, Barr. Isa Clark, Mrs. Georgina Evah and Barr. BD Ekpese eulogizes and admires Prince Sunny Perekeme's amazing working experience, adding that his humility, integrity and respectful character in public service over the years has made him stand tall ahead of his fellow contestants.

Climax of the visit was offer of prayers to the incoming Chairman Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme by the various Burutu PDP leaders.

Among the entourage of the Sunny Perekeme campaign organization include the Director General (DG), Mr. Funpere Numupeide, Hon. Asiayei Eregu, woman leader Maureen Bolo, Gold Sologidi, Desmond Edumogiren and others.

LG Polls: Burutu Stakeholders warn PDP against imposition of candidate

LG Polls: Burutu Stakeholders warn PDP against imposition of candidate 

Warri ____ The Burutu LGA concerned stakeholders for good governance has warned the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, and the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori  against the imposition of unpopular candidate to the detriment of the peoples will in the forthcoming Local Government elections.

This was contained in a statement issued after a crucial meeting held in Warri on Tuesday, the stakeholders, frowned at the surreptitious move by some political elements to subvert the will of the people and make mockery of the key institution of democracy.

In a communique signed by Chief Amala Gbogi, the stakeholders under the aegis of Burutu Local Government Area Concerned Stakeholders for Good Governance, vowed to resist any unpopular decision that will be a setback to their quest for rapid socio-economic development.

The communique read "History they say is replete with examples and it reminds us of how similar happenings in the past have helped shaped many political associations and political parties. The PDP as a political party is built on the tenets of justice and fair play and that is why it is today recognised as the best and biggest political institution in Africa. 

"Any deviation from this ethically oriented or ideological posture for this great party through acts of deliberate omission or commission to hijack the Local Government Council election would lead to a great calamity that would lead to the destabilization and anarchy in our Local Local Government. 

"We decided to come public because the bird cried in the night and the baby died the next morning. It has come to our attention the plot by some persons and the leaders in  Burutu Local Government Area, to handpick and impose a candidate to the Burutu populace  for the forthcoming Local Government Council Election. 

"There is evidence on the ground and it is no longer in the realm of a rumour that there is gang up by some highly respected leader in Burutu LGA to cause chaos for selfish reasons and  they should be called to order. 

"We would not allow anybody no matter how highly placed to think he can preside over the death of our Local  Government which has become a memento for our struggle for genuine democracy and developments in all its ramifications.

"We therefore wish to raise the alarm over what is happening clandestinely, and which has now become something in the public domain because even the walls have ears. We plead with all leaders to use their good reputation to nip it in the bud. 

"This is because the Local  Government election is at hand and as party men and stakeholders, we think we should not be engaged in anything that would bring our Local Government to disrepute as its consequences politically, economically, socially and culturally would be too grave for us as a Local  Government. 

"Burutu people are now more politically sophisticated and they must be allowed through a credible process to recruit their leaders as this is what differentiates us from the other political parties. The signs on the horizon seems not to be palatable."

The group urged all stakeholders and leaders in the area to provide a level playing ground for all qualified and competent aspirants vying for the Council Chairmanship. 

They also called on all youths, women and stakeholders to add their voices to the echoes of the true tenets of democracy hallmarking  the yearning of all peace-loving and morally stable people ahead of the election. 

They said: "A single person in Burutu Local Government cannot and will never decide for the entire Burutu Local Government populace. We have seen the past records of LGA Chairmen in our Local Government, it is only Rt. Hon. Godsknow Angele that ruled second term because of his extreme performance as a Council Chairman. Any attempt by any leader to make reference to Angele case to cause confusion and chaos in Burutu Local will be unacceptable. 

"Rt. Hon.Godsknow Angele performed excellently as a Council Chairman in terms of infrastructural development, security, socio-economic development, human empowerment, inclusive governance, accessibility and prudent management of available resources to address developmental issues. We need only Angele Godsknow replica to take the mantle of leadership in the forthcoming Burutu Local Government Council election. 

"We need someone that can consolidate Hon. Godsknow Angele developmental strides so that Burutu Local Government populace will continue to enjoy democratic dividends in all ramifications. Someone that will stay in Burutu from Monday to Friday for official duties as Council chairman. We need a Council chairman that will be accessible, peace-loving and people friendly and can always put smiles on the faces of the less privileged and others. 

"As many political gladiators continue to show interest across the Local Government to contest the 2024 Burutu Local Government Council Chairmanship election, we only need a proactive, productive and progressive politician in Burutu Local Government that is capable of promoting youths and women  employment and empowerment as Rt. Hon. Godsknow Angele did. 

"It is also important that, we should only allow financial independent, already economically established personality to mount the Burutu LGA Chairmanship. Someone that is capable enough to use his personal resources to address challenges when the need arises.

"As we are preparing for the 2024 Burutu Local Government Council election, we must carefully and diligently work out a Council Chairman with the temperament and skills to pilot the ship of our Local Government in an inclusive and results-oriented manner.

"We call on all current Burutu LGA political appointees in Governor  Sheriff Oborevwore's administration to use their offices  to lobby and attract development to Burutu Local Government. 

"We are appealing to our national leaders to play an advisory role rather than imposing their political sons and loyalists on the Burutu LGA populace. We must know that, politics has grown beyond imposing candidate out of the people's choice in Burutu LGA. 

"It is also on record that, from the creation of Burutu Local Government in 1976, ward 11, an oil producing area that  greatly contribute to economic  growth of Burutu Local Government, Delta State and Nigeria have not tasted the Council Chairmanship office. For equity, fairness and justice sake, we are appealing and calling all political leaders and stakeholders in Burutu Local Government to consider ward 11 for the Burutu  LGA Chairmanship in the forthcoming Council election. 

"We also admonish all current Burutu LGA political appointees in Governor  Sheriff Oborevwore administration to remain focus, dedicated and committed to their official and primary assignment  in supporting Governor Sheriff Oborevwore's MORE Agenda rather nurturing ambition to join the Burutu  LGA Chairmanship race."

Sunny gets support from Asupa, Kurugbe,Tuedon for Burutu Council Chairman

Sunny gets support from Asupa, Kurugbe,Tuedon for Burutu Council Chairman 

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme, the immediate past Secretary Burutu Local Government Council and a frontline aspirant in the forthcoming Local Government elections has gained more support and acholade from leaders in Burutu as Hon. Asupa Forteta, the immediate past member Delta State House of Assembly Burutu Constituency l, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, former third member SUBEB Delta State and Hon. Richard Tuedon, former member Delta State Civil Service Commission expressed confidence in him to serve the good people of Burutu when given the mandate as the next council Chairman.

The leaders gave their consent to Prince Sunny Perekeme on Tuesday in Warri as he paid them consultation visit.

Speaking during the consultation visit, Hon. Asupa Forteta, who was  former Boss to Sunny described him as a serious minded person who has the capacity to address the challenges of Burutu people.

Asupa said Prince Sunny Perekeme served well as Supervisory Councillor for Agric and Natural Resources under his administration as Council Chairman in 2008, adding that he will do better when given the opportunity to serve as Burutu Council Chairman.

In another related development, Hon. Paul Kurugbe asserted that Prince Sunny Perekeme is a grassroot oriented politician with humility and honest in whatever responsibility assign to him.

Kurugbe further remarked that Sunny is also accessable, result oriented and phone friendly, adding that his style of leadership is rare among the present day crop of leaders in the country.

While the former Delta State Organizing Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Richard Tuedon emphasized that Prince Sunny Perekeme has served both the umbrella party PDP and the Local Government diligently and faithfully, stressing that he has the experience to contest for the office of the Chairman Burutu Local Government Council.

He noted that Sunny is very obedient to party leadership, while urging him to put his trust in God, adding that it is God that gives power and leadership position to whom He is well pleased. 

However, Hon. Sunny Perekeme has reaffirmed his desire to operate all inclusive government whereby critical stakeholders, especially the leadership in Burutu, traditional rulers, the clergy, women groups and youth bodies would be consulted to seek their opinion before any important decision of public interest could be taken to move the council forward.

He pledge to be transparent, honest and accountable to the good people Burutu, adding that he knows the basic needs of the council and will address them one after the other holistically.

Meanwhile, the man Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme is a household name in Burutu politics, tested and trusted with proven integrity of practical working experience in the public administrative business.

He was first appointed in 2003 as Transition Committee Member/Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources under Hon. Asupa Forteta led council Chairman. In 2008, he was reappointed as Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources by Hon. Frank Ekioemi Zuokumo led council Chairman. 

In 2018, he was appointed as Secretary to Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele led council Chairman.

In 2021, he was reappointed as Secretary Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele, where he humbly and faithfully served both Angele and Combolous lkisa. 

He was also appointed as head of Administration of the PDP election management committee in Burutu Local Government Area during 2023 general elections.

And he was recently appointed as Secretary 2024 Burutu North Constituency Delta State House of Assembly Re-run election management committee that was ably chaired by Chief. (Dr.) Julius Takeme in Burutu Local Government Area.

It is on record that Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme is the first man to bagged the Meritorious Award as the most humble and honest Council Secretary in the history of Burutu Local Government Council.

Among those in the campaign team of Prince Sunny Perekeme include; Mr. Funpere Numupeide, DG Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme campaign organization, Hon. Asiayei Eregu, woman leader Maureen Bolo and many others.

Hon. Company celebrates Delta Speaker Guwor at 44, wishes him God's Wisdom to Serve Deltans Well

Hon. Company celebrates Delta Speaker Guwor at 44, wishes him God's Wisdom to Serve Deltans Well 

Francis Tayor

Warri _______ The immediate past Councillor of ljansa/ljelejele Ward 13 Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Felix Yerinbowei Company, popularly known as Ycom has felicited and congratulates the honourable Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Guwor Emomotimi Dennis on the auspicious occasion of his 44 years birth anniversary.

In a statement released on Monday at Ogbe-ljoh, the headquarters of Warri South-West Local Government Council, Hon Felix eulogizes the impactful servant leadership style of Mr Speaker, stressing that he is a wonderful breed and one of the best brain Delta State has produced as speaker.

Hon. Company further appreciated Mr Speaker for his prompt attention given to issues of public importance, especially his recent approach through the mandate of the state governor, His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to broker peace between Aladja and Ogbe-ljoh Communities land dispute boundary adjustment.

He however, pray God to grant Mr Speaker good health, longlife and prosperity, wisdom and understanding to serve the interest of all Deltans.

Once again, happy birthday Mr Speaker, wishing you many happy returns, congratulations, the statement added.