By Enitan Abel Johngold The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for the sale of nomination forms and conduct of primary elections. The schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, details timelines for screening, appeals, and primaries across all elective positions. It also provides guidelines for the purchase of expression of interest and nomination forms. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party reaffirmed its commitment to conducting transparent and credible primary elections, stressing that…
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By Patricia Gbemudu Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) remain the backbone of Delta State’s economy, dominating commerce in Warri, Asaba, and Ughelli across agro‑processing, retail, transport, and digital services. Nationally, SMEs make up over 39 million businesses, contributing nearly 50% of GDP and about 80% of employment—a reality mirrored in Delta, where thousands of micro‑businesses sustain household incomes and local supply chains. “Without small businesses, many families here would find it difficult to survive,” said Mercy Oghene, a cloth trader in Warri. Despite their importance, SMEs are being squeezed by rising operating costs. Unreliable grid power forces most to rely…
By Ufuoma Egbe, As conversations around the 2027 Delta Central senatorial race gather momentum, the renewed push to project Olorogun O’tega Emerhor as a viable contender raises more questions than it answers. Beyond the carefully orchestrated endorsements and quiet political manoeuvring, a fundamental issue remains unresolved: where is the evidence of his electoral strength? Politics is not built on assumptions, nor sustained by a few inconsequential endorsements detached from grassroots reality. It is earned through verifiable influence at the unit, ward, and constituency levels. On this score, critics insist that Emerhor’s record is, at best, underwhelming and poor. In both…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Senator Ede Dafinone have extended warm felicitations to Hon. Stella Okotete on the occasion of her 42nd birthday, commending her contributions to social development, party growth, and national progress. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described Okotete, Executive Director, Business Development at Nigerian Export-Import Bank, as a committed advocate for empowerment, noting her consistent efforts in uplifting women, youths, and vulnerable groups. The governor praised the former National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress for her dedication to people-oriented initiatives, which…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday night bagged double awards of Outstanding Independent Governor and Best Independent Governor in Urban Renewal of the Year 2025. The prestigious award, themed “Game Changers: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Tomorrow,” was presented at the Independent Newspapers Silver Jubilee Awards marking the organisation’s 25th anniversary. The event was held at Eko Hotels and Suites. Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, described the awards as clear validation of his administration’s performance and the success of the state government’s development agenda. Speaking with journalists after the ceremony, Onyeme said; “It is…
As political permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to take shape in Delta State, fresh analysis has spotlighted the growing electoral influence of Oshimili North and Oshimili South Local Government Areas in determining outcomes in the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency. A political analyst, Philip Okwuche, in a detailed review of voter data and recent election trends, argued that the combined voting strength of the two Oshimili councils could once again play a decisive role in who emerges victorious in the House of Representatives race, as well as influence broader contests within the Delta North Senatorial District. According to the…
The argument from Ovie Omo-Agege’s camp that Sen. Ede Dafinone should be denied reelection simply because he shares the same federal constituency as the sitting governor is political rhetoric, not constitutional logic. Under Nigeria’s democratic framework, the offices of governor and senator are distinct, independently elected, and serve different functions. The electorate of Delta Central sent Distinguished Sen. Ede Dafinone to the National Assembly based on his capacity to represent their interests at the federal level — not to balance geography within the Urhobo nation or political structure. Reducing that mandate to zoning arithmetic undermines the very essence of representative…
By Okoi Obono-Obla Why are some individuals still peddling the falsehood of automatic tickets in the All Progressives Congress (APC)? It is surprising that even highly educated and exposed people persist in this outdated assumption despite the clear provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act. Under the Act, which serves as the reference point for all registered political parties in nominating candidates for the 2027 general elections, there is no provision for automatic tickets. The Act stipulates that political parties may adopt either primary elections or consensus. Consensus, however, is only valid when all aspirants—those who have purchased expression of interest…
By Okoi Obono-Obla Today, I listened to Senator Datti Ahmed, the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, and his words carried deep insight. He argued that the ADC is doomed to collapse because it is an alliance of imperfect politicians. According to him, the ADC lacks a figure like Muhammadu Buhari. He explained that if Atiku Abubakar were to win the presidential ticket of the ADC, Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi would have issues with that. Conversely, if Obi or Amaechi were to win, Atiku would have a problem with it. Dr. Datti further…
The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Odoziani of Aniocha North Local Government Area by the Aniocha North Traditional Rulers Committee. The honour was bestowed on Saturday during a brief but colourful reception held in Onicha-Uku, the hometown of renowned entrepreneur and Chairman of UBA, Mr Tony Elumelu. The ceremony was performed by the Chairman of the Aniocha North Traditional Rulers Committee, His Royal Majesty, Agbogidi Obi Nkebakwu Emmanuel Ezedinbu III, Obi of Ugboba Kingdom, on behalf of the royal fathers of the area who were all present at…