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The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has urged members of the House to mobilize time and skills in ensuring a boisterous plenary and Committees engagements.

In his welcome address on the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, the Speaker, Congratulated members, including himself on their victories at the Election Petition Tribunal.

He said; “I am extremely excited to welcome all of us back to plenary. I can see from your bright and smiling faces that we actually took advantage of the break to rest. Let me on behalf of everyone of us thank God Almighty for keeping us and our families safe and healthy and also ask for His benevolence and wisdom to deliver on our mandate”.

According to him; “Distinguished Colleagues, now that we are in the last quarter of the year, I urge all of us as usual, to mobilize our time and skills in ensuring a boisterous plenary and Committees engagements. Undoubtedly, I know that we have the legislative verve and dexterity to carry out our duties”.

He however, advised Chairmen and Members of Committees that in this quarter of the year, legislative activities will heightened in their Committees after the presentation of the Appropriation Bill by the Governor, saying that; “Thus, it is expected that Committees should start meeting and articulate strategies for their legislative engagements with Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government”.

The Speaker commended Members for their show of love and support for the Leadership of the House, noting that their sense of duty and commitment are unparallel and therefore urged them to continue in the spirit of unity.

” In the same vein, I wish to also acknowledge the support of Management and staff to the Leadership of the House. Please keep up the good work”, he said.

Mosogar: As the Deputy Provost of the College of Education, Mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, Dr. Johnson Erhinyondavwe’s tenure expired in November, many Chief lectures in the college are already scheming in a bid to succeed him.

Amongst those scheming seriously to grab the plum job are : Dr. Moses Omayuli , Dr. Moses Ossai , Dr. Onojete Power and Mr. Daniel Avwenaghegha .

Of the lots Dr. Moses Omayuli and Dr. Moses Ossai are already carrying on as if they have grab the position already. While Omayuli was said to be bragging of having Senator (Chief) Ighoyota Amori, as his godfather, Ossai on the other hand is backing on solid support from Governor Ifeanyi Okowa , because of his ethnic background. However, Mr. Daniel Avwenaghegha and Dr. Power Onojete, were said, to hang their fate in destiny.

In this article, we serve you in brief their strong and low points which could decide in their favour or militate against their aspirations.

Dr. Moses Omayuli : Is an environmental biologist. He is a senior lecturer scheming to succeed the outgoing Deputy Provost . He has acted in that capacity and that of the Provost in the past . He is not strange to the challenges of that office. Besides , he is sure of Senator Ighoyota Amori, the Chairman of Delta State Capital Development Agency and the Otota of Mosogar Kingdom’s support anytime, anyday. However, critical stakeholders are of the view that Omayuli’s anticidents has already disqualified him even before the race begins. He was said to be high handed to staff and students of the college when he assumed that position and that of the Provost on acting capacity .He was said to have actively played on ethnic sentiment to the detriment of non indigenes working in the college. His past records as acting Provost was an eye saw which was characterised by massive corruption and reckless maladministration. He was said to be a self serving man who plays the ethnic card to whip up sentiments for self gain under the guise of fighting for Mosogar’s interest.

Omayuli was also accused of alleged promotion to the rank of a senior lecturer without the requisite academic qualifications in 2008 contrary to the regulations of the National Council of the Colleges of Education. His ascension was said to be an academic fraud perpetuated with the connivance of a compromised Academic Board of the College at that time .

Another reason stakeholders have questioned the rationality of Omayuli’s scheming to come back again is that he is a master of undue process. He was said to have elevated an indicted lecturer, Mike Eguegu , accused of sexual harassment to Dean , School of Arts and Social Sciences. He was also alleged to have made an unconfirmed assistant lecturer the coordinator of the college’s demonstration school over confirmed senior colleagues just as he was said to made a part time lecturer the Head of Department of Political Science over permanent staff.

Omayuli, according to stakeholders should burry his ambition because of his lack of quality as an administrator . He was said to be a puppet of his wife who was effectively in charge when the husband was acting as the college Provost. He was said to have made the wife a lecturer II, the Head of the Department of Biology and the Director of UNICEF projects in the college.

Omayuli has been accused of bringing the college to its present sorry state. When he was acting Provost, he recklessly awarded and supplied sub standard equipment and items for the price of quality ones . Omayuli is too corrupt and will kill the college if allowed to come again. Presently, the college is in court battling with litigation from a contractor over a misappropriated TETFUND money meant to pay contractors .

Dr. Moses Ossai : is a guardian and counsellor. He was said to have also acted before as Provost of the college. Ossai, believed he is there already as he flouts Okowa’s and Delta north connection.

However, critical stakeholders have also condemned Ossai’s aspiration as fruitless exercise of a misguided actor who failed woefully when given the opportunity to act . Those against him said, he is incompetent for the office and lack the requisite foresight, zeal and the push to revive the college. His ideology is not different from the one he employed when he acted in the past and that is not what the college needed in the present circumstance. The college required an astute administrator with fresh idea and the push to ensure its survival. This quality, Ossai, lacked and it will take an herculean task for him to make an appreciable impact if given the opportunity again. Besides, like Moses Omayuli, age is not on the side of Moses Ossai.

Moses Ossai , was also accused of alleged reckless and gross financial misconduct during his short stay as active Provost. This stakeholders said, also disqualified him from any reconsideration of coming back again.

Mr. Daniel Avwenaghegha : is also a guardian and counsellor. He is a quiet and easy going person. Unlike the duo of Moses Omayuli and Moses Ossai, he has not acted as Deputy Provost or Provost before, and this is an added advantage. Again, Avwenaghegha, is from Jesse, a sister community to Mosogar Kingdom, where the college is situated. Opinion moulder are of the view that Moses Omayuli and Moses Ossai, should voluntarily step down for Avwenaghegha, as a befitting parting gift for his retirement, since he has not occupied the office before. Avwenaghegha, is also said to be better placed and will do better if given the opportunity to act.

However, the only clog in the wheel of Avwenaghegha’s progress to ascend the Deputy Provost’s office in acting capacity is that of the ethnic card that is been played once again. A prominent politician and a High Chief from Mosogar Kingdom is said to have been dragged into the scheme and has vowed that a Jesse man will never be the Provost of the college as long as he lives. This is the only ” k ” leg to Avwenaghegha’s emergence.

Dr. Onojete Power : is from the Department of Educational Foundation. He is also scheming to become the Deputy Provost. Like Moses Omayuli and Moses Ossai, he has also acted as a Deputy Provost for two tenure in the past . Though qualified, stakeholders said, he has so many negatives against him. First and foremost, he was accused of extreme rigidity in his administrative / leadership style. Added to this, is that age is not on his side and he is said to lack the ideals of a young vibrant administrator that could turn things around for the college.

By Akpovoke Otiti

Chief Hon. Solomon Urhobojiyovwe Ahwinahwi , former House of Reps member and Chief Mrs Grace Aghoghovbia , Executive Assistence to Gov. Okowa on beautification has congratulated the Ughelli South Council Chairman, Dr. Mr/Mrs Richard Kofi on his wedding ceremony.

Speaking to journalists during the marriage ceremony in Delta State, Ahwinahwi and Mrs Aghoghovbia in a different interview said: “This momentous occasion marks the beginning of their life together” and prayed that “the journey of the couple would be a happy one filled with peace and harmony, joy and laughter, romance and passion.”

By Akpovoke Otiti

DELTA State Commissioner for works, Chief James Augoye has identified wanton insecurity in the country as a threat to unity and oneness, urging Nigerians to liberate themselves from the scourge.

Augoye charged Nigerians to rekindle the bond of unity, peaceful co-existence and tolerance for one another. The Delta State Commissioner for works during events marking Nigeria’s 59 Independence Anniversary.

Speaking at Asaba in Delta State capital, Chief Augoye said: “We must liberate ourselves from the wanton insecurity, which has become a threat to our unity and oneness. Violence is not a part of our national fabric; neither did it form part of our noble and dignified struggle for independence.

“I urge Nigerians everywhere to still the jarring sounds of bombs with harmonious songs of unity. Tears have no colour or tribe or ethnic group. When someone is killed or bombed in any part of Nigeria, we cry in Delta. Not because we know who is killed but because we are involved in humanity and one man’s pain is another man’s tears.”

The Commissioner noted: “Unity is our only pathway to a great nation. An old man who had three contentious sons invited them to his deathbed. He gave each of them a broomstick to break and each broke it easily. Then he gave each of them the entire broom to break and none of them could break it. He sighed and said to them, ‘Together, no one shall be able to break you, but separated you are vulnerable.’

“To do this, we need to build a Nigerian community founded on firm foundations of unity. We need to re-write the Nigerian story, which has been soiled by avarice, jealousy, nepotism and ethnicity. We need to write a new strategic national narrative founded on the faith that we have all the elements needed to turn our nation into one of the greatest nations on earth.”

“In our daily activities, utterances, and interactions, we should positively impact on the unity and peaceful co-existence of the nation. We should show greater tolerance for views which are diametrically opposed to ours and allow democratic ethos inform our actions for the greater good of the greatest number of our people,” he stated.

While acknowledging the various challenges facing the nation, James Augoye called for prayers and absolute commitment to the nation’s ideals so as to ensure sustainable development stating that “no nation can develop in an atmosphere of chaos and anarchy.” he said.

By Akpovoke Otiti

DELTA – Former House of Representative member, Chief Solomon Urhobojiyovwe Ahwinawhi has urged Nigerians to remian ossified for unity in diversity is strenght. That a nation that has grown to such age wisdom becomes a must.

“that today mark the beginning of the existence of Nigeria. October 1, 1960, which the colonial masters had ruled the so-called geographical expression with iron fist almost to the exclusion of the Nigerian educated elite, while virtually all important administrative decisions were taken outside the shore of the country. It, therefore, took the strident opposition of foremost nationalists like Herbart Macaulay, Nnamidi Azikwe, Sadauna of Sokoto, Ahmadu Bello, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Obafemi Awolowo, among others, to put an end to the British rule.

According to the former law maker, in his emotional commentary on the independence anniversary. His words: “As the clock struck midnight, i took my positions on the dais and watched the hoisting of the Nigerian flag. And so ended 100 years of British rule, 100 years of colonial bondage. A nation conceived in faith and unity is born today. And I am happy. And I am sobbing.” Ahwinawhi said.

With the euphoria that heralded the glorious day, independence , optimism was high that we Nigeria would be a leading light to the rest of the black world, especially given its numerical advantage as well as endowment of natural resources.

THE former Udu/Ughelli federal Constituency law maker, Chief Hon. Solomon Urhobojiyovwe Ahwinahwi says the ruling of duo Okowa and Eric Oharisi election Petition Tribunal on the march 9, 2019 poll, is a victory for all Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who trooped out to overwhelmingly elect them for a second term in office.

“Good conscience fears no evil report. I was unperturbed all along because I knew Ughelli North Constituency 1 freely gave Eric Oharisi the mandate. We are now vindicated,” Ahwinahwi quoted.

We dedicated the victory to God, and to all lovers of democracy while also commending the judiciary for “dispensing justice without fear or favour.”

Ahwinawhi who extends a hand of fellowship to those who had felt aggrieved at the outcome of the election petition victory and went to contest it at higher court, noting that it was within their democratic rights.

He noted, however, that with the pronouncement of the judiciary, “it is time for the country to move forward as one cohesive body, putting behind us all bickering and potential distractions over an election in which Nigerians spoke clearly and resoundingly.”

Eric Oharisi reelection was challenged by the All Progressive Congress, APC, Party and its House of Assembly candidate.

THE Delta State Commissioner for works , Chief James Augoye, send a condolence message to late Ochuko Onuagba’s family in

Augoye, described late Ochuko Onuagba as a rare politician with a raising profile whose passion for excellence and commitment to duty singled him out as a councillor and consistently made progress in his political career, occupying several public offices which includes; Chairman, Ethiope East Local Government Council and Board Chairman, Delta State Rural Water and Sanitation Agency.

“Ochuko Onuagba was perfect in his works of nation building. As a chairman Ethiope East, he helped the in the administration of our past predecessors in executiing projects, and has been a law abiding citizen till his death .

He prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed and protection of members of his family, and urged Deltans, especially Ethiope East indigenes to continue and pray for the Onuagba’s family during this moment of grief.

Written by Akpovoke Otiti

Okpe top political Class has hosted Delta Commissioner for works, Chief James Augoye, and described him as a man of vigour and decision of purpose .

Our most charming Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Sheriff Oborevwori and host of others gave the commendation recently while hosting the Commissioner for works ,” That he is a man of rare excellence , full of resources, Augoye a good man of business, an excellent manager and possessed much strenght of character “. He is a man of great force of character , says Okpe Chieftains.

“Augoye living principle of constant work, of abundant occupation , of practical contact with men in the affairs of life , has at all times been the best ripener of his energetic vitality in success . He is a man of affairs”. Says Okpe PG.

The Commissioner for works is a man stamped, inspired by a high sense of duty, James Augoye I n the past times exhibited character in his most heroic aspects. He has present to Delta State some of it’s noblest spectacles to be seen in the area of road rehabilitation, construction of infrastructures all over Delta. ” Although success is the reward for which all men toil.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Security, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel has said that journalists are Germaine to his effort at helping Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa actualise effective security and peace in Delta, adding that the role of the media cannot be overemphasized.

He made this assertion Wednesday 23rd September, 2019, when he visited the NUJ Temporary Secretariat to seek journalists collaborative effort in line with the functions of his office as SSA on Security.

Ezekiel who is from Warri North and has been an activist for over 22 years, stated that he decided to connect with the media, believing that no government or its functionaries can succeed in office without the indispensable collaboration of the media.

The SSA affirmed that so far in his three weeks old appointment, he had visited some flashpoints in the state, including Onwian to hold meetings with them on the need to sustain the peace initiatives of the SMART Governor of Delta State.

He also said that he had visited Sapele Local Government Area to have on the spot assessment of the area now being largely infested by alleged Yahoo Plus criminals, maintaining that at the meeting with some youths in the area, he charged them on the need to be on the watch out for anything that impedes security and undermines peace in Sapele and Delta in general.

According to the SSA, “Since my appointment in the last three weeks, I have taken proactive steps to prove that youths are equal to effecting change in our State and country.”

“Realising that peace is the template for the desired progress and development, and upon which security and vigilance cannot be overlooked; based on this, we are deploying every legitimate means – Advocacy, Collaborative effort and others to bring about peace in our State.”

“To achieve this agenda of the Governor towards a Stronger Delta, we need the media to effectively deliver on our mandate. Thank you for opening your door to welcome us.”

Responding, the NUJ Chairman, Delta State Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu congratulated the SSA, adding that he had shown enough reason to succeed in the assignment the Governor appointed him for.”

“For you to realise the importance and role of the media in your assignment means you know what to do already. You must try as much as possible to diligently deliver on mandate.”

“Again, you must endeavour to harness the capacity and potentials of the youths as critical in your agenda for a secure, violent free and peaceful Delta”, Ikeogwu advised.

THE Delta State Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Asaba, on Monday affirmed the election of the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in the March 9, 2019 election for Okpe State Constituency.

Justice S M J Usman who read the tribunal judgment, uphold the election of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rt Hon Sherrif Oborevwori, adding that he is the true winner of the election as declared by Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Justice Usman in his judgement, said that the case brought before it by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Akpojaro Harrison Ogaga lacked merit.

According to the Judge, the petitioner, failed to prove his case beyond every reasonable doubt and therefore struck it out.

Reacting to the judgement, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori who represents the Okpe State constituency, said his faith in God never failed him and dedicated his victory to God and his constituents.

Speaking with newsmen moments after the judgment, the Speaker who extended hands of fellowship to his opponents, restated his confidence in the judiciary as the beckon of hope for the common man.

He noted that the victory at the election petition tribunal was a true reflection of the wishes of his constituents, adding that the affirmation of his victory at the polls by the tribunal is a call for greater service.

The Speaker promised to continue to strive to improve on the well-being of the people of the constituency, thanking the people of Okpe for their continued support and prayers for him and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.