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A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF IJAW YOUTH COUNCIL (IYC) ON THE 19TH JULY, 2023 AT THE IJAW HOUSE, YENAGOA.
A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF IJAW YOUTH COUNCIL (IYC) ON THE 19TH JULY, 2023 AT THE IJAW HOUSE, YENAGOA
Preamble:
As a prelude to the IYC National Elections 2023, the Convention of the Council was held at the Ijaw House on the above date. The Convention was presided and declared open by Dcn. Peter Timothy Igbifa. However, some way into the middle of the Convention, Peter Timothy Igbifa announced a 30 minutes recess. After some hours and several frantic efforts to reach him proven abortive, Congress unanimously reached the conclusion that Peter Timothy Igbifa has absconded for no reason other than his inordinate desires to plague Council into turmoil, empowered the Deputy President of Council Comrade Saviour Olali to take charge of the proceedings of the Convention. The following decisions were then unanimously reached via motions:
1. That the tenure of the 8th National Executive Council of the Ijaw Youth Council expires at 11:59pm of the 19th July 2023 and in line with the IYC Constitution and conventional practices of the Council, the Speaker of the Mobile Parliament Rt. Hon. Bob Collins Igetei will take the reins of leadership as acting President of IYC and midwife the ongoing transition.
2. The suspension of the Electoral Committee Chairman Urang Solomon be and is hereby affirmed for deliberately frustrating the IYC transition process as he did to the Eastern Zone when he was nominated by same Peter Timothy Igbifa as Zonal Electoral Committee Chairman of the Eastern Zone of IYC. Congress went further to adopt Comrade Gilpin Okeseisima as the new National Electoral Committee Chairman of the IYC.
3. The Eastern Zone was immediately directed by Congress to nominate a Member to the National Electoral Committee to fill the vacuum of the new Electoral Committee Chairman Comrade Gilpin Okeseisima.
4. Congress affirmed that the date of the Election be and is hereby rescheduled for 22nd and 23rd of July 2023 with the venue to be fixed by the National Electoral Committee.
5. That Peter Timothy Igbifa should not be accorded the privileges of a former President of the Ijaw Youth Council due to the atrocities he consistently committed against Ijaw People and consequently his portrait should never be seen amongst the former Presidents of the Ijaw Youth Council at the Ijaw House Yenagoa or any other Secretariat of the Ijaw Youth Council.
6. The general public should disregard any fake information with regards to any election already conducted to bring in the 9th National Executive Council of IYC as that is the clandestine move of Peter Timothy Igbifa and his few cohorts.
7. Congress unanimously agreed that Peter Timothy Igbifa and his co-travellers in this shameful quest of bringing Council to disrepute be barred indefinitely from participating in Council activities.
8. Congress humbly call on the Commissioners of Police of both Rivers and Bayelsa States to apprehend any one who parades himself as a winner of any IYC elections outside the one to be conducted on the 22nd and 23rd of July 2023.
9. Congress deeply thank the Governor General of Ijaw Nation, His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri for all his sacrifices and fatherly commitments in order to give Council a united and hitch-free election, efforts which Peter Timothy Igbifa had always deliberately laboured to frustrate.
10. Congress also thank the Honourable Commissioner for Ijaw Affairs Bayelsa State, the Special Adviser to the Bayelsa Governor on Ijaw Affairs, Past Presidents of the IYC, Elders and Leaders of the IYC for their numerous sacrifices during this all important transition period of the Council.
11. Congress also recognize and thank the delegates and other members of Council for their enormous sacrifices in order to achieve a smooth transition, while also thanking all the Aspirants for the various offices for their steadfastness and deep faith in the process.
12. Conclusively, Congress wishes everyone safe trip back to their destinations until we reconvene on the 22nd of July 2023.
Signed for and on behalf of Council
1. Comrade Saviour Olali Deputy President IYC
2. Comrade Frank Pukon National Secretary IYC
3. Comrade Obiri Ebilade
National Legal Adviser IYC
4. Rt. Hon. Bob Collins Igetei
Speaker IYC 5th Mobile Parliament
5. Hon. Irene Kaladapa Jumbo
Deputy Speaker IYC 5th Mobile Parliament
6. Prince O. Okenema
Clerk of the IYC 5th Mobile Parliament
7. Comrade Clever Inodu Chairman Central Zone IYC
8. Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete
Chairman Western Zone IYC
9. Comrade Adams Marbo Ogomugo Chairman Abuja Chapter IYC
10. Comrade Tikima Arigban
Chairman IYC Lagos Chapter
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High Chief Etimigba (JP) Congratulates Pondi on His Appointment as House Committee Chairman on South-South Development Commission
By Divine Perezide
BURUTU, DELTA STATE – High Cheif Evans Etimgba (JP), the Osuopelekarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, and Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member representing Burutu Federal Constitutuency, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the House Committee on South-South Development Commission.
In a statement made available to the IduwiniVoice news desk, High Chief Etimgba who served as the Caucus Chairman of PDP Ogulagha/Iduwini Ward-11 described the dual chairmanship held by Hon. Pondi – of both the House Committee on Environment and the newly formed South-South Development exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and selfless commitment to the people.
“Your appointment into this esteemed position is nothing but a testament of your exceptional leadership, dedication, and selfless service to our people,” the statement read. “I am confident that your wisdom and position will attract significant progress not only to Burutu Federal Constitutuency but across the South-South geopolitical zone and beyond.”
Cheif Etimgba further expressed optimism that this milestone will usher in greater opportunities and a lasting impact on the region. He concluded with warm wishes for fulfilment and continued success in Pondi’s growing political career.
The appointment has continued to draw commendations from political stakeholders and constituents across the Niger Delta Region.
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Odimodi Tantita Unit Congratulates GOC Tompolo on the successful 2025 Amaseikumor Festival.
By Favour Bibaikefie
Odimodi – The Tantita Security Services Ltd., Odimodi Unit has expressed their profound felicitations with their leader and Chairman, Hgh Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo over the success recorded during the just concluded week-long Amaseikumor Festival.
Speaking to IduwiniVoice News desk, Gen. Dennis Kpaidia, the commanding officer of the Odimodi Unit, shared glowing tributes to Tompolo given his firm grip of the Ijaw Cultural Heritage. Kpaidia poured out eulogy as he described Tompolo as both divinity and humanity. He pointed that the job to transport, host, and cater for the huge number of guests that stormed Oporoza for the seven day long Festival was an difficult task but with God Almighty and the gods of ijaw nation on his side, Tompolo seamlessly did it.
Hear him:
“On behalf of the Tantita Security Services Ltd., Odimodi Unit, I, Gen. Dennis Kpaidia, extend heartfelt congratulations to you, High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, our esteemed boss, GOC, and Chairman, of Tantita Security Services Ltd., on the gradbreaking successful hosting of the world at Oporoza town, Gbaramatu Kingdom during the Amaseikumor Festival, 2025.
“Your giant strides have once again made Gbaramatu Kingdom and Ijaw Nation proud as that destination for international cultural tourism. Your dedication to the progress of Ijaw Nation and humanity has continually inspired many.
“We celebrate this remarkable achievement with you and wish you continued success as you preserve our cultural heritage with wisdom and honour.”
“Once again, congratulations, our GOC!”
Signed,
Gen. Dennis Kpaidia
Commander, Tantita Security Ltd.,
Odimodi Unit.
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CHIEF MULADE PROMISES TO COMTINUE SERVING HUMANITY AS HE SECURES ANOTHER CHIEFTAINCY TITLE IN KUMBOWEI KINGDOM, BAYELSA STATE
By Dr. Godwin Orhadahwe
A renowned human and environmental rights activist, Comrade (Chief) Sheriff Mulade, the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State, has been honoured with the Chieftaincy title of Ebe Ebimo-wei of Kumbowei Kingdom, Bayelsa State.
The traditional title was conferred on him on Thursday, April 17, 2025 by the Pere of Kumbowei Kingdom, HRM (King) Boloyi Sufadoh, Embareba V, in recognition of his contributions to the socioeconomic development of that kingdom and entire humanity.
The event which took place at the Palace of the Pere of Kumbowei Kingdom in Sagbama Town, Sagbama LGA of Bayelsa State, was witnessed by friends and relatives of Chief Mulade who traveled from far and near to grace the occasion in their large numbers.
The ceremony which held amid pump and pageantry, also had sons, daughters and friends of Kumbowei Kingdom, the cream de la cream of the society, amongst other special guests, in attendance.
Before the historic installation ceremony, Comrade Mulade, the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, went through a successful screening exercise by the special planning committee chaired by HRH Bruce Ogbo, and Secretary, High Chief Ombu Okubokakpo.
The ceremony which was a celebration of the tradition of Ijaw people, featured the display of cultural dances by women groups clad in their beautiful attires full of joy and happiness.
With this traditional Chieftaincy title, Chief Comrade Mulade is now a member of the Kumbowei Traditional Council of Chiefs. In an interview with newsmen, Comrade Mulade said he had been gingered to do more to help grow and develop Kumbowei Kingdom.
Apart from being the leader of a civil society organization, CEPEJ, Chief Sheriff Mulade is an investor and an employer of labour in Delta State and beyond, putting food on the tables of many Nigerians most of whom are youths.
Comrade Mulade is an advocate of good governance, a human and environmental rights activist, a lover of educational and sports development, as well as a human capacity developer in many thematic areas, using CEPEJ, K & Q and DPG Group of Companies as launch pads.
The Sheriff Mulade Unity Football Cup Competition which has metamorphosed into Delta Unity Cup Competition, has revolutionized the game of football and brought unity among the diverse ethnic groups in the riverine and other parts of Delta State.
He had received many important awards at both national and international levels in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Niger Delta Region in particular, and other parts of the country in general.
Chief Mulade is well known for his advice to the youths against violence, crime and other negative acts capable of rendering them useless. He is a devout Christian of the Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel, and is happily married with children.