DELTA 2019: My aspirations is not ethnic based - UDUAGHAN

WARRI - IMMEDIATE past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday, said his aspiration to represent the people of Delta South senatorial district is not ethnic based but anchored on his capacity.

The former governor also proffered solution to the Niger Delta agitation stressing that laws should be made by the national assembly to ensure the protection of host communities in the region.

Speaking during a media parley with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ, Warri correspondent chapel, Uduaghan hinted with the political equation of the three ethnic groups in the district, “It is the turn of the Itsekiri nation to produce the next senator representing the district come 2019.”

He said: “I have decided to run but I have not declared yet. The reason I have decided to run for senate is because I have the capacity, knowledge, experience and contacts to do the needful in the senate.

“This is not anchored on the fact that am an Itsekiri, as I would be representing not just the Itsekiri nation but the Ijaw and Isoko nation. Having contested election in 25 local government areas, I believe contesting elections in 8 local councils would not be stressful.”

Suggesting ideas for lasting peace in the Niger Delta, the former governor hinted that the need to enact laws that would protect the host communities in the region, saying, “Without these laws, it would be difficult to achieve peace in the region.”

He said: “Though not everyone would be happy with these laws, in the long run, everyone in the country would benefit because there would be peace in the Niger Delta leading to an increase in oil production.”

Omafuaire gets kinsmen blessings for his aspiration

House of Representatives Aspirant for Ughelli /Udu federal constituency, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire yesterday, 8th April, 2018 at his home town, Akperhe-Olomu in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State officially gets his community blessings and support for his ambition.

Speaking before the several hundred brethren of his kinsmen made up of elderly men and  women as well as youths, the seasoned journalist stated that he was in the race to effectively represent the people.

He maintained that he was in the race to liberate the people from the grip of poor leadership, inept representation that have held the people captive for a long time.

The quintessential Omafuaire stated that with their support,mobilization and prayers, he is assured of victory.

While praying for him on behalf of the community, Pa Isaac Efekunu prayed that God almighty would bless and guide him, protect and secure victory for him.

Earlier Pastor Solomon Diemukaye assisted by Pastor ThankGod Oyibu held a powerful prayer section declaring Omafuaire victory ahead.

The large and overwhelming turnout and participation in the meeting is a clear indication that his ambition is highly supported by his people.
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Reps hopeful charges youths to probe political leaders on stewardship

By Ibebe Rufus Akpobome

UGHELLI - PEOPLES Democratic Party, PDP,  House of Representatives hopeful for Udu/Ughelli Federal Constituency, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire has urged youths to task their representatives to give account of their stewardship. 

Omafuaire made the call Friday in Ughelli, Delta State, during a meeting with youths from the constituency.

He noted that the poor representation being witnessed in the constituency was due to lack of accountability by those in public offices. 

The youth, the aspiring Rep Member noted, owe a duty to X-ray their representatives' performance against the achievements of their counterparts in other constituencies.

"Ask them how much they have received over the years and how much is the worth of projects they have executed. You will be ashamed as to the stark realities. You must raise pertinent questions if we will move forward.

"Check the worth and quality of the projects they have executed, look at their various budgets because we are determined for positive change." Omafuaire added. 

He charged the youths against collecting meal tickets from desperate politicians who have failed woefully and are doing everything in last minute rush to induce support.

The fiery Journalist tasked the youths and indeed all constituents to question the last minute projects being executed in their domain to ascertain their worth and quality.

Omafuaire revealed that the wind of change about to blow must be youth driven. "Stop defending their failures, and instead ask them to give account of their stewardship." he stressed. 

He promised to give effective and efficient representation if given the mandate to represent the constituency. 

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