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Ogulagha Ward-19 Rallies Behind Oborevwori, Pondi, Agediga with Vote Of Confidence
Declares “Where Pondi Go, We Follow!”
By Favour Bibaikefie
Communities and constituents of Ogulagha Kingdom, Ward-19, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, have declared overwhelming support for Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on South-South Development Commission, and Amb. Dr. Shedrack Agediga, Chairman of Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, in recognition of their impactful leadership and developmental efforts.
This public endorsement was part of a political sensitisation tour led by Pondi,who recently defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move to the APC was officially made on the floor of the National Assembly on May 6,2025. On June 8, 2025, Pondi returned home to his primary constituency (Ogulagha Kingdom) to brief constituents and explain the rationale behind his political shift.
During the tour, Pondi’s was accompanied by Agediga and other political stalwarts who were received warmly by community leaders and members including Mr. Jeremiah Isayah (Chairman, Yokiri Community) and Mr. Believe Anumu (Chairman, Sokebolou Community), who hosted the team at the Sokebolou Modern Town Hall. The gathering turned into a formal vote of confidence in Oborevwori, Pondi, and Agediga.
Despite not having concluded his address, the hall erupted with chants of “Where Pondi Go, We Follow!” a phrase that became the unifying slogan throughout the tour.
The outreach continued on Monday, June 9, 2025, with stops in several other communities. By 10 am., the team arrived at Obotobo-1, where the community, led by the chairman Mr. Ebiware Owolo, came out in large numbers to show support. Later at 12 noon, Obotobo-2 hosted the group amidst jubilation singing and dancing by women of the community. Their chairman, Mr. James Oyibo, along with Chiefs, praised Pondi’s contributions to development but also seizeed the moment to request the completion of their town hall, a functional borehole, and internal road construction.
By 3 pm, the final stop of the day took place at the Ogulagha Community Town Hall, where residents from Okuntu, Osain, Obuguru, Youbebe, and other neighbouring communities gathered en-masse. The atmosphere was celebratory and filled with gratitude as community members highlighted various developmental projects championed by podi and Agediga-not just in Ogulagha Kingdom but throughout Burutu LGA’s 78 communities.
Each stop echoed the same resounding message: “Where Pondi Go, We Follow!”
The tour ultimately served not just as a political orientation but as a moment as a moment of unity and validation. Votes of Confidence were unanimously passed in all communities visited, affirming the trio of Oborevwori, Pondi, and Agediga as dependable leaders whose work continues to resonate positively across Delta State.
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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