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Ogbe-Ijoh Ward Demands Turn For Warri South-West LG Council Chairmanship
Ogbe-Ijoh Ward Demands Turn For Warri South-West LG Council Chairmanship
The Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Youth Council and Ijaw Youth Council Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Clan Chapter in a fervent appeal to uphold longstanding zoning agreements, have called upon His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, to ensure equity and justice in the forthcoming local government election.
The youth councils led by Comrade Kenneth Ebi Ikoro, President, Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Youth Council and Comrade Moses Omare, President, Ijaw Youth Council, Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Clan, made this appeal in a letter addressed to Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, today.
The groups in citing a historical rotation between the Itsekiri and Ijaw communities, assert that it is now Ogbe-Ijoh Ward’s turn to produce the next Chairman of the Warri South West Local Government Council.
They highlight a tradition of alternating leadership, where past chairmen have been selected based on a gentlemen’s agreement to foster unity and peace in the local government.
See the full letter below:
RE DELTA STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION SLATED FOR 13TH JULY 2024: IT’S THE TURN OF OGBE-IJOH WARD TO PRODUCE THE NEXT WARRI SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
The Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Youth Council and Ijaw Youth Council Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Clan Chapter wish to bring to the notice of the Governor of Delta State that by zoning arrangements between the Itsekiri and the Ijaw in Warri South West Local Government that as fostered unity and peace in the last three (3) elected executives of the Council. In the “gentlemen agreement” as shown in the table below, the Itsekiri had the first elected Chairman of the Council, late Hon. David Atikpekpe and the Vice Chairman was late Hon. Daniel Akada from Gbaramatu.
After the Itsekiri elected tenure, the Gbaramatu Ijaw produced the next elected Chairman, Hon. George Ekpemupolo with his Vice an Itsekiri, Hon. Blexons Omadoyi and after their tenure, the Chairmanship position went back to the Itsekiri and Hon. Taiye Duke Tuoyo became the next Chairman. It’s now the turn of Ijaw to produce the next Council Chairman. Gbaramatu Ijaw having taken their turn in the person of Hon. George Ekpemupolo, leaving Ogbe-Ijoh and Isaba Wards as the Ijaw yet to produce an elected Chairman.
NAME
WARD
TRIBE/CLAN
REMARK
HON. DAVID ATIKPEKPE
OGIDIGBEN
ITSEKIRI
ELECTED CHAIRMAN 3 YEARS
HON. DANIEL AKADA
OPOROZA
IJAW/GBARAMATU
ELECTED VICE CHAIRMAN 3 YEARS
HON. GEORGE EKPEMUPOLO
OKERENKOKO
IJAW/GBARAMATU
ELECTED CHAIRMAN 6 YEARS
HON. BLEXONS OMADOYI
UGBORODO
ITSEKIRI
ELECTED VICE CHAIRMAN 6 YEARS
HON. TAIYE DUKE TUOYO
UGBORODO
ITSEKIRI
ELECTED CHAIRMAN 6 YEARS
HON. ARTHUR AKPODUBAKAYE
ISABA
IJAW/ISABA
ELECTED VICE CHAIRMAN 6 YEARS
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OGBE-IJOH
NONE
The Isaba ward in the immediate past elected executive, produced the Vice Chairman, Hon. Arthur Akpodubakaye, leaving Ogbe-Ijoh ward as the only ward to produce either Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Council. It is on this premise that we want to appeal to the Governor of Delta State and men of conscience to maintain and uphold the said zoning arrangement for the office of the Executive Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council and ensure that the next Chairman comes from Ogbe-Ijoh Ward for equity and justice.
While pledging our unalloyed loyalty and support to His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, we look forward to positive response from your Excellency in this regard.
HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
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