Comrade Steven Luke Questions Timing of Ogorugba’s Book Distribution, Says Education Should Not Be Politicised

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 and brilliant idea, and I commend the council chairman for thinking about the educational needs of the people. However, the timing and the prominent display of political figures on the materials raise questions that the people of Isoko North deserve answers to.

Comrade Luke further argued that the people should be allowed to make their political decisions based on the performance of government and the issues that matter to them, rather than through the distribution of educational materials.


He said, If the objective is purely educational, then the focus should remain on helping the children learn. Education should not be used as a tool for political mobilisation or to persuade the people to support a particular political party.

He added that while the council chairman has the right to promote the achievements of his administration, public resources and educational programmes should be handled transparently and in a manner that does not create the impression that government assistance is being tied to partisan politics.


Comrade Steven Luke therefore urged Hon. Godwin Ogorugba to continue supporting education in Isoko North but to ensure that future educational interventions remain focused on the welfare and academic development of the children, irrespective of political affiliation.


Let the books reach the children, let education thrive, and let the people decide for themselves who they want to support when the elections come,  he concluded.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Chief Daniel Omoyibo, AKA DANMOTECH: If You Can Mobilize Such a Crowd for APC 5/5 in Oleh, What Is Stopping You from Mobilizing for Isoko’s Need for Light?

Image
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...
Read more

Attend APC Meetings with Your Helmet: Learn from What Happened to Hon. Tample Mudi. SSA To The Governor Of Delta State on protocol

Image
The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has advised the general public, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and non-members to exercise caution when attending any function or meeting organized by the APC, jokingly urging them to go along with their helmets for safety. Speaking with newsmen in Warri, Comrade Steven Luke described the humiliation of Hon. Tample Mudi as evidence of poor leadership and a lack of loyal supporters. According to him, it is unfortunate that a politician who has served in government for many years appears to have no loyal followers or strong support base in his own local government area. Comrade Steven Luke also condemned the attack on Hon. Tample Mudi, stating that regardless of whatever disagreement may have occurred, he should not be treated with disrespect or like an ordinary person. He emphasized that Hon. Tample Mudi remains a political leader in his local government and serves as a Protocol Officer to the...
Read more

Hon. Ferguson Onwo did not build any classrooms or carry out fencing at Okpolo Enwhe Primary School in Isoko South Constituency II, Delta State.

Image
The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has publicly exposed what he described as false claims by Hon. Ferguson Onwo and his aides, Ofrokor M. Pedro, over the construction of classrooms and fencing at Okpolo Enwhe Primary School in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. According to Comrade Steven Luke, the claims credited to Hon. Ferguson Onwo are misleading, as the projects in question were not executed by him. Speaking during his visit to Okpolo Enwhe community on January 15, 2026, Comrade Steven said he personally inspected the newly constructed classrooms and fencing, which he confirmed were carried out by the Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, Hon. Friday Warri. He praised Hon. Friday Warri, describing him as a leader with vision and genuine commitment to grassroots development, in contrast to what he referred to as “greedy and selfish leaders” who take credit for projects they did not execute. Comrade Steven Luke furth...
Read more