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IDUWINI DELTA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL OF CHIEFS APPRECIATE IJAW NATION AND BEYOND OVER THE SUCCESS OF THE 30TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF HRM. BOSU DIO (JP), AYAMABOLOU 1, THE IBENANAWEI OF IDUWINI KINGDOM, DELTA STATE.
BEING TEXT OF SPECIAL MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION FROM IDUWINI DELTA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL OF CHIEFS OVER THE 30TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF HRM. BOSU DIO (JP), AYAMABOLOU 1, THE IBENANAWEI OF IDUWINI KINGDOM, DELTA STATE.
“Words alone sometimes cannot express the innermost joy in our hearts, yet remain amongst the limited expressive means of showing the content of a man’s heart.
“The 30th Coronation Anniversary Celebration of HRM. Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-1, the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, may have come and gone, but the gratitude accumulated in the heart of the people is still fresh.
“It is on this note that, the Iduwini Delta Traditional Council of Chiefs, on behalf of HRM. Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-1, the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State and the good people of Iduwini, Kingdom Delta State, wish to express our deep gratitude and inestimable appreciation to God Almighty for enabling the success of the programme and leading every attendee safely back home.
”We also express our unfathomable appreciation to the multitude that graced the occasion and particularly the underlisted amongst many others, for the financial, spiritual, physical and intellectual support towards the success of the anniversary celebration. We pray the Almighty God bless you in all your endeavors now and in the future. We are indeed grateful.
“Powerfully worth the mention include but not limited to His Royal Majesty Elder (Capt.) Joseph Timiyan PhD, the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, Chairman Delta IjawTraditional Rulers Forum); His Royal Majesty S.P. Luke Kalanama VIII, First Vice Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council; His Royal Majesty Pere Charles Ayemi-Botu OFR, Paramount Ruler and Pere of Seimbiri Kingdom; His Royal Majestic, Oboro Gbaraun 11
The pere of Gbaramatu kingdom; His Royal Majesty Couple Oromoni Mobene VII, Pere Amakosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Johnbull Polokowei
Ongolo 1, Pere of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Jackson Foubiriowei
Angalabiri Egbain II, Ebenanaowei of Kumbowei Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Dr. Ekiomi Owei-Agbe, the Ebenanaowei of Oporomo Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Pere Amb. Meshach E.A. Ubabiri, Bini Pere IV, the Agadagba of Egbema; His Royal Majesty Dr. Danladi Owoupele PhD, Angulu 1, the Ebenanaowei of Tarakiri Kingdom; His Royal Majesty Barr. P.S. Erebulu
Aduo III, the Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, Secretary Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum; The Ovie of Ozoro kingdom; The Ovie of Ellu kingdom, Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs, Ogulagha Traditional Council of Chiefs, Ogbe-Ijoh Traditional Council of Chiefs, Isaba Traditional Council of Chiefs, Oporomor Traditional Council of Chiefs; Obotebe Traditional Council of Chiefs ably represented by High Chief Ausgustine Seibi (JP), amongst so many others.
Others are High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo; Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube, MD/CEO, Bradama Ltd, the Belekoriwei(Asiwaju) of Arogbo ijaw Ibe kingdom Ondo state; Rt. Hon Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member representing Burutu Federal Constituency; Rt. Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly; Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, Member representing Burutu Constituency 1, Delta state; Rt.Hon. Godknows Angele, Chairman, Burutu LGA; Chief Combolous EKISA, Vice Chairman Burutu LGA; High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi, MD, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited; Hon. Spencer Okpoye, Commissioner Representing, Ijaw ethnic nationality DESOPADEC; Chief Favour Izoukumor, Executive Director, DESOPADEC; Engr Matthew Tonlagha, Executive Director, Fenog Nigeria Limited; Sir. Victor Tonlagha; Chief ISAIAH OKULOR JP; Chief Peter D Fianka; Engr. Akin
Benikurukuru, Chairman, PIA Iduwini Kingdom Delta state; The management and staff of Pipeline infrastructure Nig Ltd; Comrade Solomon Gbegha, Chairman Odimodi Community& the entire community; Pastor Philip Fianka Chairman, Yeye Community chairman; Mr Erekedoumene, Burutu Forcados community chairman & the entire community; Ekisa Ebi, Chairman, Burutu community; Engr Kingsley Forcados, Chairman Ofougbene Community & the entire community; ChiefJoseph Wuruyai. PIA Chairman Gbaramatu kingdom; Chief Godwin Olufemi, Amadiwei of Benikurukuru community; Mr. Newworld Ndoro.”
IduwiniVoice Newspaper recall that men and women from all works of life trooped into Ofougbene, the rotation traditional headquarter of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State in honour of the 30th Coronation Anniversary of the revered Iduwini Monarch, HRM. Pere Bosu Dio (JP), Ayamabulou-1, the Pere of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, on the 6th day of August, 2023.
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PRESS RELEASE: PDP Burutu LGA Commends Ex-Deputy Governor Otuaro’s Loyalty to the Party, Thanks Him for Dispelling Defection Rumours
The office of the acting Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP ), in Burutu Local Government Area, Comr. Jackson Agbor is sending commendations to H.E. (DCN) Barr. Kinsley Otuaro for rebuffing media reports of defection to the All Progressives Congress. With this denial, it’s now clear to mischievous minds that the former Deputy Governor of Delta State (2015-2023) is a bonafide member of the People’s Democratic Party in Delta State.
Comr.Jackson Agbor commends him for his integrity, steadfastness, dedication to excellence, and his avowed commitment to the ideals of the People’s Democratic Party, no matter the subtle attempt to sway him. You have proven to be an ideological politician, a trait uncommon to leaders in developing countries.
As the acting Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Burutu LGA, I and my team will work assiduously tapping from your wealth of knowledge as a consummate politician,so as to deliver the candidates of the People’s Democratic Party in all levels of elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
We look forward to working with his excellency Barr. (DCN) Kinsley Burutu Otuaro former Deputy Governor of Delta State.
Cyril Arogbo
Publicity Secretary
PDP
Burutu Local Government Area.
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“A Phenomenal Woman, A Great Blessing…” Amb. Willy Celebrates Wife, Jennifer Tom-Willy, On Birthday
By Favour Bibaikefie
Warri, Delta State – the atmosphere is filled with celebration today as Amb. Tom Ebiakpo Willy showers love and admiration on his wife, Mrs. Jennifer Tom-Willy, the Chief Executive Officer of the Jenny Willy’s Stitches, as she clocks another year.
In his tribute, Ambassador Willy described his lovely wife as “a phenomenal woman, my greatest blessing, whose passion, elegance, and entrepreneurial spirit continue to amaze me.” He prays for her to be filled with “abundant joy, divine favour, and unstoppable success in all she does.”
Mrs. Jennifer Tom-Willy, widely known for her creativity and innovation in fashion design, has not only continued to make her mark as both a dynamic entrepreneur in Delta State and beyond, but also tailored joy, family values, and respect in the hearts of both her husband, children, family members, and friends. Her husband’s inability to hold back his public show of affection and recognition of her “deep cut” on him and her entrepreneurial achievements reflects the strong bonds they share both in marriage and in life aspirations.
“I’m proud of all you are and all you do,” Amb. Willy concluded in his message of love.
As the euphoria associated to the birth anniversary of this amazon continues to rent the air, we at IduwiniVoice heartily felicitate with Amb. Willy and his immediate family. Happy birthday, Mrs. Willy.
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OPEN LETTER TO THE DELTA STATE GOVERNMENT RE: FALSEHOOD ABOUT WARRI NORTH AND THE HISTORICAL TRUTH OF EGBEMA IJAW MAJORITY
OPEN LETTER TO THE DELTA STATE GOVERNMENT
RE: FALSEHOOD ABOUT WARRI NORTH AND THE HISTORICAL TRUTH OF EGBEMA IJAW MAJORITY
From: Ijaw Stakeholders of Warri Federal Constituency
Date: [16/8/2025]
Dear Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State,
We read with outrage the recent misrepresentation by your administration claiming that Warri North Local Government Area is “predominantly inhabited by the Itsekiri.” This is false, misleading, and a reckless distortion of history.
The 1999 Constitution binds every arm of government to truth and equity:
S.14(2)(b): “the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.”
S.42(1): forbids ethnic discrimination in state action.
S.17(2)(a),(d): demands equality and forbids exploitation of human and natural resources against communities.
Your government’s post violates these provisions by attempting to erase the majority status of the Ijaw people of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North.
2. Historical Truth: Warri North is Dual, Not Exclusive
Warri North is made up of two traditional kingdoms:
1. Egbema Kingdom (Ijaw)
2. Itsekiri Kingdom
It is therefore a constitutional and historical fraud to present the LGA as if it belongs exclusively to the Itsekiri.
British Intelligence Reports (1936, 1951) confirm that Egbema Ijaws constitute the majority population in Warri North.
Early European accounts such as Pacheco Pereira (1505) describe Egbema and other Ijaw groups as dominant along the Benin and Escravos Rivers.
Even colonial census records (1921, 1931, 1952, 1963) confirm Ijaw numerical dominance across Warri territories.
3. Geography and Settlement Facts
The physical landmass of Warri North betrays this false narrative:
Egbema Ijaw communities (e.g., Opuama, Polobubo, Tsekelewu and others) occupy vast swamp and riverine territories of the LGA.
The Itsekiri communities, though significant, do not outnumber the Egbema Ijaws.
Court records and colonial leases show Ijaw communities consistently recognized as landowners, while others were settlers or tenants.
4. The Fraud of Manufactured Itsekiri Majority
For decades, colonial distortions and post-independence manipulation inflated Itsekiri status. The fraudulent “6–4” ward allocation (six wards to Itsekiri, four to Ijaw) exemplifies this injustice.
The Supreme Court in Timinimi v. INEC (SC/CV/1033/2023) has already pronounced this structure unconstitutional, unjust, and illegal. INEC has verified through fieldwork in the creeks and communities. The only step left is publication.
5. Our Warning to the State Government
Governor Oborevwori, government cannot function on falsehood. To continue to project Itsekiri exclusivity in Warri North is to deliberately incite tension between communities and to disregard constitutional order.
As Justice Nnamani once ruled: “Equity will not allow the law to be used as an instrument of fraud.” By pushing a false narrative, your administration risks being complicit in the very fraud equity forbids.
6. Our Demand: Tell the Truth and Obey the Law
1. Delta State Government: Retract and correct your false claim. Acknowledge the dual reality of Warri North, Egbema Ijaw and Itsekiri.
2. Federal Government: Direct INEC to publish the Supreme Court–ordered delineation result without further delay.
3. Public and International Community: Reject state-sponsored propaganda that erases the Ijaw majority and sustains political fraud.
7. Conclusion: Truth vs Falsehood
Ijaw (Egbema): Majority, ancestral landowners of Warri North.
Itsekiri: Minority, co-inhabitants but not exclusive claimants.
The Supreme Court has spoken. INEC has verified. Only publication remains.
As Thomas Paine warned: “A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.” INEC’s silence and your government’s propaganda will not bury the truth.
Signed
Chief Tiemopere Joshua
(President)
Chief Ebikeke T. Goodstime
(Secretary)
Ijaw Stakeholders of Warri Federal Constituency
CC:
The Presidency
The National Assembly
The National Security Adviser
United Nations, AU, EU