DELTA-NEWSWATCH

The Spokesperson of the Human and Peoples’ Rights Advocate of Niger Delta, Comrade Steven Luke, has strongly challenged Prof. Chris Akpotu, President-General of the Isoko Development Union (IDU), to come forward and explain to the good people of Isoko Nation the funds allegedly received by him and his executive members from the impeached IDU Youth Wing President, Comrade Joel Ifoghale Emeni, who was removed from office a few weeks ago. Comrade Steven Luke, who was present in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, to witness the inauguration of the new Isoko Development Union (IDU) Youth Wing President, Dr. Comrade Unuafe Sunday Edewor, stated that the IDU leadership must understand that the people of Isoko Nation are neither blind nor illiterate. He questioned the leadership of the Isoko Development Union (IDU), including its executives and Board of Trustees (BOT), over allegations concerning funds reportedly received from the impeached IDU Youth Wing Presiden...

ISOKO DEVELOPMENT UNION (IDU) - YOUTH WING WORLDWIDE:  IDU Secretariat, Oleh, Isoko South LGA, Delta State. This is to formally notify the general public, all security agencies, government and nongovernmental organizations, financial institutions, stakeholders and the good people of Isoko Nation and Nigeria that: 1). Comr. Joel Emeni has been IMPEACHED as President of the Isoko Development Union (IDU) Youth Wing Worldwide. His impeachment was carried out by the General Assembly at its meeting held in the IDU Secretariat, Oleh on Saturday, 10th October 2026, following the submission and consideration of the report of an Investigative Committee which found him culpable of allegations bordering on financial misappropriation, diversion of funds, embezzlement, assault and abuse of office. The motion for his impeachment was duly moved , seconded and adopted by the General Assembly in line with the provisions of the IDU Youth Wing Bye Law 2)...

Comrade Steven Luke, Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, has fired back at those attempting to defend Chief Kome Oghenekome Reginald Okpobor, insisting that no amount of political propaganda, name-calling, or grammatical gymnastics can silence legitimate questions about the welfare and development of the people of Iyede. It is laughable that someone would write such a lengthy response attacking Steven Luke while avoiding the fundamental questions raised about Chief Okpobor’s political appeal to the people of Iyede. Instead of addressing the issues, the writer has chosen to turn the matter into a personal battle against Steven Luke. That is not an answer; it is an attempt to distract the public from the real issues. Chief Okpobor is entitled to support the APC, but he must also be prepared to answer questions about his political choices and responsibilities. Holding a government position does not place anyone above public scrutiny, and no political appointme...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticized the Executive Director of Finance of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Oghenekome Okpobor, over claims that he has won the hearts of members and supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta State. Comrade Steven Luke alleged that the people featured in the photographs taken during Okpobor’s visit to Iyede community were his family members, relatives, friends, and other community members, rather than NDC members who had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking after travelling from Warri to Iyede community in Isoko North Local Government Area, Comrade Steven Luke maintained that the photographs should not be presented as evidence that NDC members had abandoned their party to support the APC. According to him, the people who welcomed Chief Okpobor were community members and relatives who came out ...

The Organization for Human & Peoples’ Rights Protection and Humanitarian has criticized the President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Doubra Collins Okotete, for accompanying the Warri South West Local Government Chairman, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and other dignitaries on a visit to Odidi community, rather than taking more decisive action to demand a total shutdown of Heritage Oil Company’s operations until the oil pollution affecting the community is adequately addressed. The organization’s spokesperson, Comrade Steven Luke, who is still in Odidi community assessing the damage allegedly caused by Heritage Oil Company, expressed disappointment over what he described as the IYC president’s failure to take stronger action in defence of the affected people. Comrade Steven Luke questioned whether Doubra Collins Okotete was truly representing the interests of the people of Odidi and the wider Ijaw nation, or prioritizing pers...

The Spokesperson of the Human and Peoples’ Rights Advocate of the Niger Delta, Comrade Steven Luke, has called on the good people of Isokoland to reject the proposed military barracks that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, reportedly intends to establish in Isoko South Local Government Area, Oleh. Comrade Steven Luke stated that what Isoko people need from the state government at this time is different from what is being proposed. According to him, the people of Isokoland do not need a military barracks as their immediate priority; rather, they need reliable electricity to improve their living conditions and stimulate economic development. Speaking during a visit to Oleh, the headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area, Comrade Steven Luke maintained that electricity is one of the most urgent needs of the people. He explained that a stable power supply would make Isokoland a better place to live, boost businesses, and create opportunities for local en...