Defections: Nigeria will never be a one-party state — Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has dismissed concerns that Nigeria is slipping into a one-party state following the mass defection of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on TVC News, Aniagwu explained that the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and members of the Delta PDP to the APC was not from a position of weakness, but from a position of strength. He likened remaining in the PDP
Ughelli/Udu Constituency Forum Backs Oborevwori’s Defection To APC
The Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency Forum has expressed strong support for the defection of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a bold and visionary step with great potential for the people of Delta State. Governor Oborevwori, along with the entire Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) structure in Delta State, officially joined the APC on Monday, marking a new chapter in the state’s political landscape. Chairman of the Forum, Olorogun John Oguma, declared the
Delta PDP’s move to APC driven by state’s political interest – Rep. Ukodhiko
The Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has described the recent mass defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as a bold and strategic step aimed at safeguarding the state's political future. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunch Time Politics, Ukodhiko said the decision to join the APC was made after careful consideration and in the best interest of the state. According to the lawmaker, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s
How intractable crisis in PDP aided Delta’s move to APC — Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has attributed the mass movement of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the persistent internal crisis within the PDP’s National Working Committee. Speaking on Day Break on Arise TV on Tuesday, Aniagwu lamented that unresolved leadership tussles, lack of cohesion, and a plethora of litigations within the PDP significantly contributed to the migration of Deltans to
Defection To APC: Oborevwori, Okowa, Others Created Unprecedented Political Tsunami – Tinubu …Our Defection To APC Is A Movement – Oborevwori
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday, described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire structure of Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC as a political tsunami of unimaginable proportions. President Tinubu stated this while receiving Governor Oborevwori, immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire membership of the PDP to the APC at the Cenotaph, Asaba. Represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, the President lauded Governor Oborevwori and Senator
DEFECTION: Keyamo, Others welcome Oborevwori’s leadership in Delta
In a landmark moment for Delta State politics, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was welcomed into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday night, as State party leaders hailed his defection as a unifying force and a significant step toward long-term political stability. Leading the high-powered delegation to Government House, Asaba, was the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who described the gathering as the “gatekeepers” of the APC in Delta. “We are here today as one unit — the gatekeepers of the party in Delta
Oborevwori Salutes Arigbodi, Eta, Ojaide, On DELSU Honorary Doctorates
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated three distinguished Deltans, Chief Brodericks Uvie Arigbodi, MD/CEO of Librod Energy Services Limited, High Chief Enahoro Eta, entrepreneur and MD of Skyward Resources Group, and renowned Professor Tanure Ojaide, on receiving honorary degrees from Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka. At the university’s 17th convocation on Saturday, Arigbodi was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), while Eta and Ojaide received Honorary Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) respectively. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded Chief Brodericks Arigbodi—whose philanthropy and job‑creation efforts in
Oborevwori condoles Gov Umo Eno over wife’s demise
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, condoled his Akwa-Ibom counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, on the death of his wife, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. Mrs Eno died on Thursday, after a brief illness. Condoling with Governor Umo Eno, the government and people of Akwa-Ibom, Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, urged him to take solace in the fact that though she had a brief stay on earth, she lived a good life during which she contributed invaluably
DELTA: Chief Judge rounds up 2nd quarter Correctional Centres Visits.
...commends Judges, Magistrates, Ministry of Justice. Christopher Odamah, Asaba The Delta State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 2nd quarter visits to the five Custodial Centres in the State. The visit which started on the 1st of July, 2024, began at the Warri Custodial Centre, where 360 warrants were reviewed and three lucky inmates were released on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution while, a fourth inmate who was improperly remanded also regained his freedom. . Justice Diai said "On Tuesday the 2nd
Delta Hajj pilgrims bag Saudi Arabia’s good conduct award
The Delta State contingent to the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage have been given an award for good conduct in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The award, which was presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was received by the Chairman of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and leader of the delegation, Alhaji Auwalu Tukur. The Saudi Arabian authorities had expressed appreciation to the Delta contingent for their exemplary conduct and as one of the best and peaceful performing state in Nigeria in the 2024 hajj. Alhaji Tukur
