Death on the East-West Road: If only we had been fair to ourselves
By Fred Edoreh Somehow, death chose our 63rd Independence Day anniversary to remind us of the bad state of federal roads in the Niger Delta, perhaps across the nation. As President Bola Tinubu was performing the anniversary ritual in Abuja, a petrol tanker was struggling through the cracks, ditches and gullies around Koko Junction on the East-West highway. It failed, eventually fell, exploded its inflammable content, charred nearby vehicles and roasted the passengers in them. While the President’s men tried to amplify his speech from the
Pa EK Clark opens up on Oborevwori
…and a governor’s aversion for sub-standard projects By Festus Ahon Since his assumption of office, if there is one thing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has spoken strongly against, it is sub-standard projects. The governor has not hidden his aversion for low-quality jobs, and has on every important occasion used the opportunity to express his strong distaste for poor-quality projects. To show his commitment to excellence in project delivery, Oborevwori, while inaugurating the Chairmen and members of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and the Warri, Uvwie and
Tribunal Victories: Obiodeh rejoices with Oborevwori
Delta State Commissioner for Lands. Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his victories at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Friday. The governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Asaba, had, on Friday dismissed the petitions of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Congress (APC); Mr. Ken Pela, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party and Chief Kenneth Gbagi of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for lacking in merit. The tribunal held that Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party
Delta committed to urban-rural integration – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said that his administration was irrevocably committed to advancing urban-rural integration, through the construction of critical road infrastructure and urban renewal. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remark at the 63rd Independence Day anniversary of the nation at the Cenotaph Asaba, the State capital. He paid glowing tributes to the Country’s founding fathers and prayed for God’s protection and blessings upon security agencies, as they fight to ward off all security threats against the nation. administration was just four
Oborevwori congratulates Roli Uduaghan at 62
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Mrs Roli Uduaghan, wife of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, on her 62nd birth anniversary. Describing Mrs Uduaghan as a brave, pleasant, kind-hearted woman and a powerful pillar of support to her husband, Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commended her for her dedication to the work of God and humanity. The Governor praised her for her love of humanity and recalled the “I CARE” project, which she utilised as a
CLARK’S GIANT CAKE FOR SHERIFF
BY NORBERT CHIAZOR. Every region has its legendary strong man.Back home,Chief Edwin Clark carries the card. Love him or hate him, the voice of the most prominent Niger Delta elder reverberates to seductive crescendo. Irrepressible in character, the coos of E.K. Clark may not always ring controversial. There are times, he rises to the occasion leaving on his trail, approving applauses. Very well. The wise sayings of the old are vital for social good. The moral compass to cheer or chastise a beguiled melleu. The Governor of Delta,
G20 Delta Felicitates With Oborevwori On His Tribunal Victories
The leadership and the entire members of G20 Delta, felicitate with His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O.Oborevwori, the governor of Delta State, on his triple victories at the Delta State Election Tribunal, held at the Federal High Court, Asaba. In a press release by Hon. Isaiah Esiovwa, the National Coordinator, G20 Delta, said ” I congratulate our amiable boss, His Excellency, Rt Hon Elder Sheriff F.O Oborevwori, the governor of our dear state, for the Tribunal victories, it is a well deserved. As for
OBOREVWORI’S VICTORY AFFIRMED BY GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL: AN ANALYSIS
By Fidelis Chimokwu Media & Research Analyst Right from the word "Go," it was absolutely clear that that Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, was in the right trajectory in the race for seat of the Governor of Delta State. His sweeping victory at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP primaries was more than enough indication that the 2023 race was up for grabs by His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his political party. This piece is anchored on a Solid Rock of Governor Sheriff's Divine Mandate to guide Delta
