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Ibori Remains the Political Head of Delta State ~ Macauley

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Agboje Chuks

The Convener of Nigeria Youth for Good Governance, Comrade Igbedion Macauley, has reaffirmed that former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, remains the undisputed political head of Delta State.

Speaking during a recent media parley with journalists in Port Harcourt, Comrade Macauley emphasized that despite the recent shift of political alliances, including the defection of some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibori’s influence remains dominant and unwavering.

He described Chief Ibori as a man of impeccable political credentials, whose leadership and strategic contributions have shaped the political structure of Delta State over the years. “Ibori built the PDP in Delta State from the ground up and has continued to play a pivotal role in fostering unity within the party. His political sagacity and statesmanship are unparalleled,” Macauley asserted.

Underscoring the importance of continuity and strong leadership, Macauley urged all political stakeholders and the general public to rally behind Ibori for a more cohesive and prosperous political future in the state. “Delta State needs the guiding hand of an experienced leader like Ibori to steer the party and its followers towards meaningful development,” he added.

Comrade Macauley also commended the leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), particularly the Chairman of its Governing Board, Barrister Chiedu Ebie, describing him as a product of visionary leadership. “Barr. Ebie is a testament to the legacy of Chief Ibori’s political mentorship. He represents the caliber of leadership that Delta State and the Niger Delta region need,” Macauley said.

Concluding his remarks, he described Ibori as “a political titan of our time, a good man who deserves every bit of respect and recognition for his enduring contributions to the political landscape.”

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Natasha Offered Me N200m To Accuse Akpabio Of Organ Harvesting ~ Dr Duru

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A United States-based activist, Dr. Sandra Duru, also known as Professor Mgbeke, has submitted evidence of phone conversations between her and suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to relevant authorities in the US and other parts of the world for forensic analysis.

The activist, who made this known during a Facebook live session on Thursday night, while showing some of the evidences, said the conversations revealed the lies behind the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha.

She exposed call logs and conversations to debunk Natasha’s claim that she had never spoken to her before.

Duru, popularly called Prof. Mgbeke, added that Natasha offered her N200 million to accuse the Senate President of organ harvesting, linking him with the death of a young girl who died a few years ago when she wasn’t getting anywhere with her sexual harassment allegation.

She called on international security agencies, which she had petitioned, the IPU and the Nigeria Police Force to probe Natasha’s false allegations and what she claimed to know about the murder of Umoren, having kept mute for years before coming out to accuse Akpabio.

The activist and journalist, in her one hour, eight minutes live broadcast, claimed that Natasha was out to destroy men, insisting that the suspended Senator had revealed she had no evidence of harassment against Akpabio.

She said this while displaying call logs and messages sent to her Whatsapp by Natasha.

“One, there is no sexual harassment of any kind, two, there is no evidence of organ harvesting. I told Natasha, you are a pathological liar, you have disgraced us Nigerians.

She said Nigerians were G and H – ‘Gullible and Hungry’ and you want to add to their problems?

“I told her to make peace with the Senate members but she insisted that they want to destroy Yoruba government, I don’t know she meant by that.

“A lawyer that is very lousy and careless in her utterances. Natasha is not teachable, Natasha lacks humility, Natasha lacks moral values, she does not care. If it doesn’t go Natasha’s way, you are her enemy.

Natasha is on a mission to destroy men… I cannot watch her destroy our men, I cannot watch her destroy our sons, I cannot watch her destroy our girls who are following her blindly. She called Dr Oby Ezekwesili a useful idiot,” Duru revealed.

She added, “The Nigerian Police should handle the case of Natasha and her false allegations. She said she wants to force the Senate President to step down so that they will have their way to remove what they call Yoruba government.

“Umoren died in 2021. Autopsy was done and there was no organ harvesting.

“I already wrote the international agencies about a senator that claimed to have known something about the murder of a young lady and she kept it to herself. She must explain what she knows about the death.

“She said the reason for the fight was not really about the Senate President but it is about the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, that they don’t want the Yoruba government to go beyond four years.

She said no sexual harassment evidence of any kind,” Duru insisted.

According to her, during one of their conversations, Natasha allegedly revealed that she had been promised governorship of Kogi State or Minister of Petroleum Resources if she could accomplish the mission of getting the Senate President out.

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Governor’s Aide Alleges Unexplained Salary Suspension by Delta SSG

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Agboje Chuks

A fresh controversy is unfolding within Delta State’s political circle as Chief Benjamin Aliogo, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Political matters and a traditional chief of Otolokpo Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area, has publicly accused the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Kingsley Emu, of ordering the suspension of his salary without prior notice or explanation.

Speaking to journalists in Asaba on Monday, Chief Aliogo expressed concern over what he described as an arbitrary and unjustified halt to his official earnings, revealing that he has not been paid for over three months despite remaining actively engaged in his official duties.

“I have not received my salary for three consecutive months now, and no one has explained why,” “This action is not only unjust but also completely unwarranted.”

Chief Aliogo hinted at possible political motivations behind the development, suggesting that the influence of certain local political figures may be at play. In particular, he pointed to the alleged involvement of a certain man in Ward 14, AIG Igbodo (rtd.), who he believes may have orchestrated the salary stoppage for reasons yet unclear.

“The silence and lack of communication surrounding this issue is troubling,” he added. “I am committed to serving this administration, and I find it disheartening that such punitive measures can be taken without due process.”

Although he stopped short of making direct accusations, sources familiar with the matter speculated that Chief Aliogo’s close political alignment with Barr. Eugene Azuka Uzum — a prominent member of the Delta Unity Group (DUG) who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) about 18months ago— may have triggered internal friction and retaliatory actions within the ruling circle.

Chief Aliogo, however, was quick to absolve Governor Oborevwori of any personal involvement, expressing confidence in the governor’s sense of fairness and leadership integrity.

“I strongly believe that His Excellency is not aware of this development,” he said. “Governor Oborevwori is a leader known for justice and equity, and I do not believe he would support political victimization in any form.”

In a related development, Chief Aliogo used the platform to commend Governor Oborevwori for what he described as a bold and strategic political move — the governor’s recent defection to the APC.

“I want to publicly applaud our amiable Governor for his courageous and well-considered decision to join the APC,” he remarked. “It is a forward-thinking step that holds great promise for Delta State’s political and developmental trajectory.”

As of the time of filing this report, efforts to reach the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Kingsley Emu, for comments on the allegations, was unsuccessful, and no official statement has been issued from his office.

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Fubara Reportedly Pleads with Wike, Poised to Join APC to Save His Governorship Seat!

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Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara seems to have set aside his pride — making a visit to Nyesom Wike at his Abuja residence to seek reconciliation after months of intense political conflict.

Sources say Fubara even went as far as prostrating, grasping Wike’s legs, and referring to him as “My Oga” in a heartfelt apology — all in a last-ditch effort to secure his political future.

Rumor has it that after meeting with Tinubu in London, Fubara is now on the brink of defecting to the APC just to ensure his return as Rivers Governor!

The burning question: Is Fubara really willing to trade his mandate and his Rivers people for political survival ?

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I Regret Running With Atiku in 2023 ~ Okowa

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Immediate Governor of Delta State Nigeria, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said he regretted his decision to run as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election, admitting that it contradicted the zoning and wishes of his people.

Speaking on Arise Television, Okowa described his acceptance of the role as a misalignment with the prevailing sentiments in Delta State stating it was an issue he said he has deeply reflected upon.

He said, “Even when we were campaigning, I realised our people were not interested in having another northerner come into power.

“But the decision had already been taken at the federal level by the party (PDP) and I had been nominated. Still, in retrospect, I now believe I should have gone with the will of my people.”

He also fired back at former Senate President Bukola Saraki for criticising his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Okowa, former presidential running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the PDP in the 2023 general elections, said that Saraki lacks the moral standing to comment on or criticise his defection.

“I did not expect that someone like Senator Bukola Saraki should be able to speak concerning me, because he knows that he had also moved to APC before and eventually returned,” Okowa said.

“So he has had movement to and fro. So, I don’t think that he has the moral right to even speak about my defection at all.”

Okowa explained that the decision to defect was not taken lightly and was a collective resolution by key political figures in Delta State.

He said it was necessitated by internal crises and a lack of strategic direction within the PDP.

“Several things have been going on in the party. While I do not want to join issues with people, as stakeholders, our leaders in this state have sat down to look at the events in the last several months,” Okowa noted.

“Because of the events that we see and the communications coming out from the leadership of the PDP at the moment, it did not appear to us that that was a proper political vehicle for us to continue in.”

He further pointed to the PDP governors’ resistance to forming a coalition and the ongoing leadership crisis as clear signs that the opposition party is not prepared for serious political competition ahead of the 2027 general elections

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“I Tried My Best, But We Lost a Lot,” Okowa Admits

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By Agboje Chuks

The immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, has admitted that despite his best efforts during his eight-year tenure, the State suffered significant losses under his leadership.

Senator Okowa made this admission today, April 28, 2025, during a defection ceremony held at the Cenotaph in Asaba.

Speaking at the event, Okowa emphasized the importance of aligning with the federal government, commending Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for spearheading the move. He described the defection as being in the best interest of the people of Delta State, highlighting that stronger synergy between the State and the federal government was crucial for development.

The defection marks a significant political shift, as Senator Okowa, who was the running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the last presidential election, joins forces with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Dignitaries present at the ceremony included the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, the National Chairman of the APC, and several other prominent political figures.

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Divine Guidance Leads Wife of Late Governorship Aspirant to APC

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Agboje Chuks

In a significant political shift, Mrs. Ogor Obuh, wife of the late Anthony Chuks Obuh, a former governorship aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has attributed her defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to divine guidance.

A former stalwart of the PDP in Oki, Ika South Local Government Area, Mrs. Obuh made this revelation during the maiden meeting of APC Ward 6, held at the party’s secretariat in Alihame, Ika South.

The gathering which was organized to welcome new members from the Delta Unity Group, underscored the APC’s growing momentum in the region as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify.

Reacting, the ward, Chairman Mr. Nduka Erikume celebrated the ward’s expanding membership, declaring, “We are now the dominant force. Unity and focus are essential for our continued success.” He urged members to foster peace and redouble their efforts in recruiting new members.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Obuh commended the progress made by the APC in Ward 6, affirming, “God directed me here. The PDP’s era is over; unity will bring us victory.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Chief Dr. Phillip Onyekpe, another notable defector, cited “imposition and intimidation” within the PDP as his reasons for crossing over. He charged APC members to “liberate our people from oppression,” while warning against those who might seek personal gain within the party.

  • “The APC is the vehicle for genuine freedom,” he declared, rallying members to stay committed to the party’s ideals.
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DELTA STATE POLITICS: WE WENT TO BED AS PDP AND WOKE UP AS APC

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Ewere Okonta

In the ever-dynamic theatre of Nigerian politics, nothing quite prepared Deltans for what hit the state on the morning of April 24, 2025. For a state that had been a stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since the return to democracy in 1999, this was more than a shock—it was a political earthquake.

Let’s rewind.

Delta State has been PDP territory for over two decades. It all started with the emergence of Chief James Onanefe Ibori, the charismatic political juggernaut who ruled the state from 1999 to 2007. Ibori laid the political foundation of modern Delta, commanding loyalty and assembling a formidable political dynasty.

Then came Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, Ibori’s cousin and close ally, who took over the reins from 2007 to 2015, still flying the PDP flag high. Uduaghan, a medical doctor with a technocratic bent, maintained the party’s dominance while managing the complex ethnic and regional diversities within the state.

The torch was then passed to Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, a meticulous strategist and grassroots mobilizer, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023. His tenure was widely seen as a consolidation phase—steady, calculative, and deeply entrenched in PDP traditions. By 2023, PDP was not just a political party in Delta—it was practically a religion.

And then, the baton found its way to Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly and loyal PDP man through and through. He emerged victorious in the 2023 polls, riding on the PDP brand and the full backing of his predecessor, Dr. Okowa.

Everything seemed as it should be. Until yesterday.

*The Morning After*

On the morning of April 24, Deltans woke up to a completely different political landscape. Rumours that began as whispers on social media the previous night had solidified into an official announcement: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his Deputy, all Commissioners, local government Chairmen, Councillors, and party executives had defected—lock, stock, and barrel—to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

For many, it was too much to process. It sounded absurd. How could an entire government, overnight, abandon the party that birthed it? How could the political DNA of Delta State be rewritten without consultation or fanfare?

“We went to bed as PDP and woke up as APC,” a prominent Delta youth leader posted on Facebook, echoing the confusion and frustration of thousands.

*And Then It Got Wilder…*

As the dust settled, yet another bombshell dropped: Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa—yes, that Okowa, PDP’s vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections—had also defected to the APC.

This was not just a defection. It was a migration. A grand political exodus that no one saw coming, yet everyone is now forced to reckon with.

*The Political Implications*

What does this mean for Delta State? For starters, it marks the end of PDP’s unbroken reign in the state. A reign that outlasted three presidents, multiple National Assembly configurations, and at least three recessions.

Governor Oborevwori now stands as the first sitting APC governor of Delta State in the Fourth Republic—an ironic twist for a man who once swore by PDP’s ideology. But politics, as they say, is the art of the possible.

With this realignment, the governor is likely positioning himself for stronger ties with the federal government—read: increased access to federal projects, possible debt relief, and political cover. It’s no secret that being in sync with the centre can open doors that remain firmly shut for the opposition.

However, the backlash is brewing. Many PDP loyalists feel betrayed. Already, voices within the civil society space and youth organisations are calling for clarity, and in some cases, outright resistance. “We didn’t vote for an APC governor,” one community leader said. “We voted PDP, and that mandate should not be transferred like a SIM card.”

*Okowa’s Gambit*

Dr. Okowa’s switch to APC has raised even more eyebrows. This was a man who, just two years ago, ran on a national ticket to oust the APC from power. His pivot not only undermines that campaign but also paints him as a pragmatic, if not opportunistic, politician trying to remain relevant in an increasingly APC-dominated Nigeria.

What he’s betting on is unclear. A federal appointment? Senate leadership? Or just political survival?

*What Comes Next*

For Delta, the immediate future will be politically tense. PDP faithful are already regrouping, and it’s likely new opposition faces will emerge from within the party’s disillusioned ranks. The APC, on the other hand, will be looking to consolidate this unexpected windfall—organising rallies, deploying resources, and singing the governor’s praise as the “bridge builder” who saw the light.

But beneath the surface, Deltans are asking the hard questions: Was this about the people or political convenience? What happened to ideology? And is this the new face of democracy—where elections are held under one banner, and governance is carried out under another?

Only time will tell.

But for now, one thing is certain: Delta politics has changed forever. And like someone rightly said, “We went to bed as PDP and woke up as APC.”

Welcome to a new dawn—or maybe just another season of Naija politics.

*Ewere Okonta is the CEO of EOB Media. He writes from the Department of Business Administration, University of Delta, Agbor.*

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Macauley Alleges Distrust of Defecting Politicians

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Agboje Chuks

As defections continue to cause upheaval in Delta State, Nigeria, Comrade Igbedion Macauley, the Convener of Nigeria Youth for Good Governance, has stated that politicians who have defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot be trusted.

Macauley made this statement today, April 24, 2025, at his residence in Port Harcourt, emphasizing that the motivations behind these defections should be carefully examined.

He recalled that some of the individuals who have now joined the APC were the same people who previously sought legal action against Ibori’s daughter for her own defection. He pointed out the irony of these individuals now aligning themselves with the APC.

Maintaining his position, Comrade Macauley asserted that the APC was sustained by the efforts of its existing members and stressed the importance of not disregarding their struggles or taking their contributions for granted.

Comrade Igbedion further claimed that Senator Arthur Okowa intended to use the APC as a means to maintain his influence within the Ika Federal Constituency and the broader Ikaland, asserting that this situation warrants critical scrutiny.

Speaking further, the Founder of Nigeria Youth For Good Governance emphasized that the defections appeared to be a deliberate strategy by these politicians to maintain relevance, anticipating a potential takeover of power by the APC.

In his words, “They know that the APC would take power from them, so they decided to join them. It’s like, now you are in APC, and now we want to join you to collect the power.”

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Okowa’s Political Future in Question Amidst APC Alignment

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Agboje Chuks

Speculation is mounting concerning the political future of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, former Delta State Governor and Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the last presidential election.

Sources suggest the alignment with the All Progressives Congress, APC, was a possible strategic move towards the 2027 elections.

While Deltans wonders about the need to defect, anonymous sources within the Delta State government indicate that Okowa’s recent political activities, including a reported campaign for the PDP in Ika North East Local Government Area just yesterday, are being viewed with scrutiny.

This maybe unconnected with the Defection of the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to the All Progressives Congress, APC and to maintain his political stake in the State

Further fueling speculation is the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle by the current Delta State Governor, which could see the inclusion of APC members, potentially impacting Okowa’s political standing within the state.

The close source also hinted about the worries of the governor’s intention to dissolve cabinet, which will give room to accommodate the members of APC.

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