Wednesday, 8 March 2023

VIRAL VIDEO: Tompolo denies making Election statement

 By Akpokona Omafuaire

EFFURUN - HIGH Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo has denied viral video credited to him over the just concluded presidential election.

The refutal was contained in a statement Wednesday signed by Dr Paul Bebenimibo, Media Consultant to Tompolo in Effurun.

According to the statement, "The attention of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo has been drawn to an alleged viral video on the 2023 general election, where some online media quoted him to have hailed the outcome of the election. 

"For the avoidance of doubt, Tompolo did not do any video of sort. Tompolo has not said anything on the outcome of the Presidential election. He is not an enemy to any of the Presidential candidates as well as the governorship candidates. 

"He is a friend to all. And so, he has not asked anyone to use his name to campaign for any of the candidates. The general public should beware of characters that are out there to smear his name."

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Tuesday, 7 March 2023

ELECTION: Obi storms Abuja court to tackle INEC

By Akpokona Omafuaire

With the application of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to the Court of Appeal to vary the restraining order granted to the Labour Party, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi today has decided to storm the court.

This was revealed by him on his verified twitter handle @PeterObi

According to him, "I am supposed to commence our whistle-stop campaign for our various Labour Party Governorship and State Assembly Candidates today. Initially, my trip was to take me to Nasarawa, Lagos, Enugu, Abia, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Plateau, Borno, etc.

"However, following INEC's refusal to allow our party to inspect the materials (including BVAS) from the 25th February presidential elections, I am personally heading to the Court today with our lawyers.

"As we pursue due process and defer to the rule of law, I urge all the OBIdients in the various states to continue campaigning for our candidates, namely, Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour in Lagos, Chijoke Edeoga in Enugu, Patrick Dakum in Plateau, Alex Otti in Abia, Ken Pela in Delta,

"Ibrahim Mshelia in Borno, to name just a few. It is also imperative that Obidients vote for candidates with Competence, Character, Capacity, and Compassion. I remain committed and will give more attention to our mission of retrieving our mandate. A new Nigeria is possible! -PO." He said.

Thursday, 23 February 2023

Election: Nigeria needs a prudent leader - Obi

By Akpokona Omafuaire

THE Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, His Excellency, Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to vote for a prudent leader as the country was in a crossroad.

Obi made the call in a passionate appeal days to the election on his verified twitter handle.

According to him, "Fellow Nigerians, it’s 3 days to go and in my quiet moments I know that Nigerians are wondering what Peter Obi is thinking. I will share my thoughts here because I have Nigeria on my mind!


"We are currently at a crossroads. We need a leader to show us the way forward. We need a prudent president, a principled president who has what it takes to lead.


"As we say in Naija: “We need person who sabi road; a person we go follow make this country better.” A new Nigeria is possible. We can make it.


"We have national elections coming up next Saturday, on the 25th of February 2023. The presidential election is the most critical because we will be electing the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


"It is the only chance to elect a leader of our choice. We must choose someone who can solve our problems. This is an essential and existential election. It is a make-or-break moment in our history. Future generations will not forgive us if we make a wrong choice.


"The person of your choice must have these four qualities minimally:


"Character: A person with a proven record of fairness, honesty, and trust. We need an honest person with a verifiable background: We must know his real name. We must know where he said he schooled.


"We must know people who knew him then. We must know where he has been, what he has done, what he has said, and what he has been doing these past months during the campaigns.


"Competence: Someone who has the proven capability and the drive to move us forward. The person must have the required skills and must show the physical and mental ability to manage the affairs of Nigeria.


"The president we need must present the correct image of Nigeria abroad and stand tall among his peers at the United Nations and other international forums.


"Commitment: We need someone who is committed and has the capacity to stop official corruption in this country. We have heard far too many talks about change. Enough of empty promises! We are tired of hearing sorry stories.

"We want real changes, not endless pity parties and porous pledges.


"Compassion: We want a leader who is concerned about the welfare of Nigerians, not his clique of praise singers. Our fellow citizens are in IDP camps. I spent Christmas and New Year with them.


"They should be home. People die daily, kidnapped, killed, and raped. No one in government offers actionable concerns. It must end. We need a leader with the courage to do whatever it takes to bring relief to our citizens in distress.


"Let us perfect the federation of our forefathers. Every generation is destined to make the country better. The post-Independence generation has arrived. This is our turn. This is our time. This is our chance to make a difference.


"Making the same old choice will yield the same result. We are Nigerians. We are rational citizens. We make rational decisions. Let us keep a date with our destiny. Let us make a new nation for future generations.


"The world is watching. We must take our destined position as the giant of Africa. You and I know the right thing to do. The greatest lie one can tell is a lie to one’s soul. If you are still undecided, please talk to yourself. Allow your conscience to guide you.


"No one is perfect but, ask yourself, “Should I choose someone I do not wish as a role model for my children?


"Be introspective. Ask: Could I live with myself for making the wrong choice just for few new naira notes or because of my region and my religion?


"I believe you will make the right choice and vote Labour Party: LP (Mama. Papa, and Pikin): The election is not about Obi and Baba-Ahmed. This election is not about our ethnic groups, African traditional religion, Christianity, or Islam.


"It is not about our sacred churches, mosques, and shrines. The election is about the future of this land that God gave to our great generation.


"Why Labour? I will tell you.


"We want to move our economy from importing and consuming products to producing, consuming less, and exporting more. That is the essence of Consumption to Production.


"Datti and I will work hard every day and with everyone. Many things went wrong in the past 24 years. There are enough blames to go round. We will not share blames. We will share hope. No more excuses. In life, what matters more is not what happened to us; it is what we do with what happened to us. Honesty is the best policy. We must be truthful to ourselves. Truth is the essence of life. I pride myself in striving to be an upright citizen.


"I endeavour to do the right things. Fairness is the golden rule: do unto others as you wish them to do unto you. When I fail, I learn.


"Our revered Chinua Achebe stated that our humanity depends on the humanity of others. We are in this word with great gifts. Our world presents challenges and opportunities. Challenges stimulate our creativity.


"We will use the opportunity of vast resources in our God-given earth to meet those challenges confronting humanity. The welfare of one is the welfare of all.


"My modesty is not words of mouth: I live it. We can feed off each other’s simplicity. By producing more and consuming less, we can balance our needs, not wants,and make society more equitable. It makes no sense fighting over issues that require rational thinking & good conscience.


"I love this country. It is not perfect. Nothing is perfect. Perfection is a continuum. The labours of our heroes past must not be in vain.


"Please come out and vote for Labour Party (LP) Please subscribe to success, to the triumph of a tested, trusted, and verified leadership. Do not renew the subscription to suffering, to the sorrow of tomorrow.


"A new Nigeria is possible. Let’s make it happen like a TEAM: Together, everyone achieves more.


"These past months have been quite a journey. I have met millions of fellow Nigerians from all walks of life: men and women, young and old, rich and poor.


"I thank our vice-presidential candidate, my brother, my friend and partner for coming with me on this journey. I thank the Obidients and my core team. History will record this campaign as the best: focused, friendly, mega rallies with no shịshị, respectful, and zero violence.


"Salute to all of us!


"We all made it happen: organically structured, passionate, united, and verified!


"I ask you, my people, to empower me as your president and commander-in-chief. I will be in charge. I have the requirements for correct leadership: character, competence, commitment, compassion, hard work, honesty, humanity, and humility.


"I have the courage and the heart with which to deliver the dividends of democracy freely and fairly to our people. Where we fail, hold me responsible; where we succeed, kudos to you. We can change this country. If it takes us making the supreme sacrifice, let us make it for a greater tomorrow.

"I am most grateful that you found me worthy to take the torch and lead. I would not have come this far if you did not follow me. You are my strength, the wings that power the historic Obidient movement.


"Let us make it for a greater tomorrow.

"I am most grateful that you found me worthy to take the torch and lead. I would not have come this far if you did not follow me. You are my strength, the wings that power the historic Obidient movement.


"On behalf of all our dedicated team, I promise to deliver on all core values." He added.

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These are my thoughts. This coming Saturday, let us promote the Family Value – by voting for the Labour Party—LP: Mama, Papa, and Pikin.


Vote Labour correctly, peacefully, and hopefully. Labour Party: Forward Ever! -PO

Election: Akpomudje charges Olomu Kingdom to maintain peace and vote right

By Akpokona Omafuaire

AKPERHE - THE Akpile/Akpohor if Olomu Kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje SAN Thursday call on all Olomu people to maintain peace and order during and after the election, urging them to vote right.


The Learned Silk gave the charge in his release to the Olomu people, a copy of which was obtained by ok he reporter.

According to him, "My dear people of Akperhe, Eyavwien Ruling House and Olomu generally, I humbly appeal very passionately that the Saturday election and that of the Governorship election on 11th of March 2023 should not be a do or die game.

"Am aware that Akperhe and the entire Olomu generally is sharply divided between the the three or four major political parties. In the past it was a sad story to see fellow Olomu people fight themselves during election.  

"Let us resolve that this election must be different from sad stories of the past when we attack each other just to elect our leaders. Vote for the candidates of your choice without intimidation fear or favour.  

"However vote WISELY if you want this country called Nigeria  must move forward from the economic woes, suffering and hardship befallen us all today in our country. 

"Let us be wise this time around and know that no politician is worth a drop of the blood of any Olomu person. 

"We don't want to hear of any violence or crisis in our community and Olomu generally as a result of the election." He added

Stay safe vote WISELY and maintain the peaceful co existence among us..I wish all of us a successful free fear safe and peaceful election come Saturday this week and the 11th March. May God bless us all and all our communities in particular and Nigeria as a whole 

Your Humble Servant. OLOROGUN ALBERT AKPOMUDJE SAN   AKPILE/AKPOHOR OF OLOMU KINGDOM

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

NBA condemns attack on banks in Udu

 By Akpokona Omafuaire


UDU - THE Nigerian Bar Association, Udu Branch has condemned in strong term the recent wathom destruction of banks assets and Point of Sales (pos) outlets in the area under the guise of protesting the hardship caused by the Naira swap policy.


In a statement yesterday signed by Kingsley Asagba Esq, Chairman, and Lawrence Ayewa Esq, Secretary, the Branch deprecated such action as unproductive and retrogressive.


According to the statement, "It is with heavy heart, we received the news of the attacks on banks in Udu area by alleged aggrieved customers over the unavailability of the new Naira notes.


"Such act in the 21st century is randomly condemned in it's entirety. It is deprecated with all equanimity as the banks are victims of not well executed policy of government.


"In any case, there are several civil ways of expressing grievances. But going to destroy property, committing arson and endangering people lives is babaric and unacceptable.


"The Branch commensurate with the banks over their unfortunate losses and injuries suffered by staff members. We advocate for a better approach to resolving this lingering financial issues.


"We use this medium to call on the government to expedite action to assuage the suffering of the people while calling on all citizens for understanding and be law abiding.


"We charge everyone to ensure they vote right and vote credible leaders that will take the country and state forward." The statement added.

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Sunday, 19 February 2023

Asagba emerges Chairman of Chairmen of NBA Forum of Delta State

 By Akpokona Omafuaire



ASABA - THE Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Udu Branch, Kingsley Asagba Esq has been elected as Chairman of the Forum of NBA Chairmen of Delta State in a keenly contested election at the State Headquarters, Asaba.

Our reporter had it on good authority that Asagba won in the election presided over by the Chairman of Asaba branch, Precious Nwadimuya, Esq as Electoral Committee Chairman with his Ughelli counterpart Augustine Osume Esq as Electoral Committee secretary. 

The Asaba NBA Chairman, Nwadimuya also emerged as the Secretary of the Forum of NBA Chairmen of Delta State.

In a Statement by Udu NBA Secretary, Lawrence Ayewa Esq, he said, "The Secretariat wholeheartedly celebrates our Chairman Kingsley Asagba Esq on his emergence as the Chairman of all Chairmen in Delta State. 

"He was in contest with Chairman Warri and scored 7 votes to 0 votes of his fellow contestant. Congratulations sir, Udu branch is going places.

"It means therefore that the Chairman, NBA Udu branch is now the official mouth piece of the Nigerian Bar Association in Delta state." The statement added.

Asagba in a chat with the media said, "I am grateful to God and my colleagues who found me worthy to be the Chairman of the Forum. It's a family contest, we are all victorious.

"I will do my best to ensure that we get the best for NBA during my time. I call on all branches to be more knitted so we can speak in one voice. I thank my very senior colleagues for their continued support and every members of NBA.

"Together, we will make NBA proud." Asagba added.

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Friday, 10 February 2023

Tompolo bags newspaper Achiever's award

 

By Akpokona Omafuaire


EFFURUN - HIGH Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, a.k.a, Tompolo has been nominated by the Board of Editors of Independent Newspapers as the "Independent Landmark Achiever of the Year 2022, "due to the successful execution of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to his company, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.


The Independent Newspaper's team led by Steve Omanufeme, Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, including Mr. Donatus Okere, Editor and Yemi Adebisi, Editor, Saturday presented the notification of award as Landmark Achiever of the Year 2022 to Tompolo's media consultant, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo at his office in Effurun, Delta State.


Independent Newspapers noted that, before Tantita Security Services swung into action, Nigeria recorded production loss of more than 500,000 barrels per day of crude oil in the Niger Delta region.


They described Tompolo as the stone that the builders rejected, hence became the cornerstone.


"Your recognition is in line with the philosophy of this award: celebrating trailblazers and exceptional Nigerian." They added.


The Independent Newspapers has expressed its recognition of Tompolo laudable national achievement and wish to celebrate it with an award presentation on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, in Lagos.


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