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Hon. Alex Tomobo Ogomudia, House of Assembly candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Isoko South Constituency 11, wishes the good people of Isoko South Constituency 11 a peaceful, joyful, and blessed new week. He prayed that the new week would bring peace, joy, good health, progress, and greater opportunities to every family across Isoko South Constituency 11. He also prayed that God Almighty would continue to guide, protect, and bless them all. Hon. Alex Tomobo Ogomudia encouraged the people of Isoko South Constituency 11 to stand firm in their faith and remember that the Lord is their strength. He said that God Almighty would never disappoint those who put their trust and hope in Him. He further expressed hope that the same God who has brought the people this far would put smiles on their faces and bring greater opportunities and prosperity to the people of Isoko South Constituency 11. Hon. Alex Tomobo Ogomudia urged the people to remain hopeful...

The incoming House of Assembly candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Uvwie Local Government Area, Hon. Frank Akemu, has sent a Sunday message and prayers to the great people of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Hon. Frank Akemu prayed that as the people of Uvwie begin a new week, the peace of God will be with them and their families. He also prayed that the new week will bring greater opportunities, blessings, joy, and the good things they have been praying and hoping for in their lives. He encouraged the people of Uvwie to continue to trust in God and remain steadfast in their prayers, believing that God will answer their prayers according to His will. Hon. Frank Akemu also called on the people of Uvwie to continue praying for the peace, progress, and development of Delta State and Uvwie Local Government Area, so that everyone can enjoy the good things of the land

What makes you think that because  Ferguson Ajirioghene Owno came to Uzere to campaign and gathered some people, that automatically means he will win the coming election? Let me make this clear: even some of the so-called leaders in our constituency may not support or vote for Ferguson Ajirioghene Owno. Secondly, can you mention one reasonable project that Ferguson has completed in our constituency? We elected him to represent us in the House of Assembly, not to treat the position as a family business. We have the constitutional right to decide whether to retain or replace our representative through the ballot. Thirdly, do you honestly think Ferguson Ajirioghene Owno will secure 20% of the votes in Uzere Kingdom? Or is it because so call persons raise his hands up make him a win? As for me, I am from the same unit with  one of them who raised his hands up, and I strongly believe the support he currently appears to have should not automatically be interpreted as ele...

The Organization for Human and Peoples’ Rights Protection (OHPRPH), through its Assistant Secretary, Comrade Steven Luke, has condemned the death of the Deputy Director of the Delta State Ministry of Education, Mr. Unity Adade, and called for an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Comrade Steven Luke, who spoke with journalists in Asaba, called on the Nigeria Police Force to urgently investigate the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. According to Comrade Luke, reports alleging that Mr. Adade was assaulted by individuals said to be loyal to the Commissioner for Education in Delta State are deeply disturbing and should not be ignored. He stressed that no government official or individual should be above the law. We cannot fold our arms and remain silent in the face of such a serious allegation. If the reports are established to be true, those responsible must face the full weight of the law. We are not in a ...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke , has called on the good people of Uvwie Local Government Area to support Hon. Frank Akemu , the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Uvwie State Constituency seat in the 2027 Delta State House of Assembly election. Comrade Steven Luke described Hon. Frank Akemu as a visionary leader with a strong commitment to the development of Uvwie Local Government Area. He said it is time for the voice of Uvwie to be better represented in the Delta State House of Assembly. According to Comrade Steven Luke, Hon. Frank Akemu has contributed to the development of Uvwie in his own capacity, and many residents have experienced the impact of his efforts. He also noted that some people who secured employment through Akemu’s efforts continue to benefit from those opportunities. Comrade Steven Luke further stated that supporting Hon. Frank Akemu represents an opportunity for residents to pursue devel...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticized Chief Daniel Omoyibo, popularly known as DANMOTECH, over his reported mobilisation of a large crowd in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Senator Joel-Onowakpor ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reports of the mobilisation and endorsement were published following Senator Joel-Onowakpor’s visit to Oleh. Comrade Steven Luke questioned why such enormous influence and mobilisation capacity could not be equally directed towards advocating for a lasting solution to the persistent electricity challenges confronting Isoko Nation. According to him, if Chief Daniel Omoyibo can mobilise such a large number of Isoko people from their respective homes to support the APC’s political agenda, he should also be able to mobilise the same people and political stakeholders to demand improved and reliable electri...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticized Chief Daniel Omoyibo, popularly known as Danmotech, over his recent call on the people of Isokoland to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Recent reports quoted Chief Omoyibo as urging Isoko people at home and in the diaspora to close ranks and support the APC, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas ahead of the 2027 elections. Reacting to the development, Comrade Steven Luke, who spoke while in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, said Chief Daniel Omoyibo is a good man who is well known across Delta State and has contributed to the development of society. However, he argued that Omoyibo should not use his respected position to call on the entire Isoko people to support one political party. According to Luke, the future of Isokoland should not be reduced to partisan politics. He maintained that issues such as development, g...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has called on the good people of Uvwie Local Government Area to support Hon. Frank Akemu in the 2027 Delta State House of Assembly election. Comrade Steven Luke described Hon. Frank Akemu as a man with vision and a strong commitment to the development of Uvwie, saying that he has made positive contributions to the lives of residents across the local government area. Speaking after visiting Ekpan Community in Uvwie Local Government Area to make inquiries about Hon. Frank Akemu and his record of service, Comrade Steven said he was impressed by the positive accounts he heard from residents about Akemu's contributions to the community. According to him, Hon. Frank Akemu has demonstrated a commitment to the people even without occupying what he described as a major political office in Delta State. He therefore expressed his view that Akemu deserves consideration as a representative for Uvwie in the...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023 , Comrade Steven Luke, has called on the people of Uvwie Local Government Area to support Hon. Frank Akemu in his bid to represent Uvwie Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly in 2027. Comrade Steven Luke, who made the call while speaking with newsmen in Uvwie Local Government Area, described Hon. Frank Akemu as a man of the people who has demonstrated commitment to the welfare and development of his community. According to him, Hon. Akemu has positively impacted the lives of many people in Ekpan community, particularly during his time in office, with sons and daughters of Uvwie Local Government Area benefiting from employment opportunities in different offices. Luke further stated that Hon. Akemu's reputation extends beyond his immediate community, noting that people from outside Uvwie have also spoken positively about his character and contributions to the people. He therefore appealed to the people of Uvwie t...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticised the Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area, Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba, over the planned distribution of a large quantity of books and learning materials bearing the photographs of Him and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Speaking in Ozoro, Comrade Steven Luke acknowledged that providing books and other learning materials to pupils is a commendable initiative that can help support education and reduce the financial burden on parents. Reports indicate that the council plans to distribute more than 32,000 notebooks and writing materials across 43 public primary schools in Isoko North. However, Comrade Luke questioned the timing of the initiative, arguing that its proximity to the 2027 general elections could create the perception that the exercise has a political motive. According to him, The distribution of books to schoolchildren is a good...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has congratulated the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Party Chairman in Oyede Community, Isoko, Delta State, on the inauguration of the party’s Security Team Network. Comrade Steven Luke commended the initiative, describing it as a positive step toward protecting the votes of the people and ensuring that the electoral process is conducted transparently and peacefully. He expressed delight over the decision of the Unit Chairman to establish the security team, noting that the initiative would help ensure that votes are properly monitored from the polling units through the collation process and that the integrity of the people’s votes is preserved. According to Comrade Steven Luke, every voter deserves confidence that his or her vote will be counted accurately and protected throughout the electoral process. He therefore urged members of the team to remain vigilant, peaceful, and committed to obser...

What kind of representation is this? Hon. Ferguson Onwo is facing growing questions over the demolition of three blocks of classrooms at Akokotu Primary School in Egbo Quarter, Olomoro Community, which residents say have remained unreconstructed since 2019. According to concerned residents, Mr. Nero was responsible for supervising the demolition of the three-block classroom structure. Seven years later, the site is reportedly overgrown with weeds and has allegedly been left without the promised replacement classrooms. The situation has raised serious concerns among members of the community, particularly at a time when education infrastructure should be receiving greater attention. The people of Olomoro deserve answers: Why were the classrooms demolished in 2019, and why have they not been rebuilt after seven years? There are also concerns about the recent demolition of classrooms at Okpolo Enwhe Primary School. Is the same pattern about to be repeated there? We therefore ca...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticized the member representing Isoko South Constituency II, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, over the demolition of a six-classroom block in Okpolo-Enwhe community, Isoko South Local Government Area, at a time when schools are expected to reopen next Monday. Comrade Steven Luke, who visited Okpolo-Enwhe community, expressed concern over the timing of the demolition, questioning why the work was not carried out during the nearly two-month school holiday when students were out of school. According to him, carrying out such a project just days before schools reopen could disrupt academic activities and leave students without adequate classroom facilities. He said, “There was almost two months of holiday when the students were not in school, yet this demolition was not carried out during that period. Why wait until the school is about to reopen before embarking on the project? What kind of planning is this...

A Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, has called on the Federal Government to urgently review the operational licence and environmental compliance record of Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited over the reported persistence of crude oil pollution affecting communities in Delta State. Kagbala, President of the Organisation for Human and Peoples’ Rights Protection and Humanitarian, made the call on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, following a joint engagement with civil society organisations under the umbrella of the Niger Delta Civil Society Forum over the environmental situations reported in Odidi community, Warri South-West Local Government Area, and Uzere, Isoko South Local Government Area. Kagbala, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of FocalPoint Reports and an investigative journalist, subsequently visited Odidi alongside community leaders, including the community chairman, Prince Preye Okrikpa, and Secretary, Clement Numa, to assess co...