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2027 Election: Niger Delta Humanitarian Rights Group Gives Tinubu 31 Days to Address Regional Denials, Threatens Legal Action

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WARRI The Peace Development, Security and Humanitarian Rights Association of Niger Deltans has issued a 31-day pre-action notice to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, demanding urgent intervention in the environmental, economic and infrastructural challenges confronting the oil-rich Niger Delta, warning that failure to address its demands could trigger legal action against relevant federal institutions and agencies. The association, led by its President, Comrade Mike JK Tiemo, said the notice was intended to give the Federal Government an opportunity to address what it described as longstanding regional denials, environmental injustice, infrastructural neglect and economic hardship ahead of the 2027 general elections.  Among its major demands is the resolution of outstanding compensation claims involving more than 650 communities reportedly affected by the December 2011 Bonga oil spill, including environmental remediation and restoration of affected livelihoods. Comrade ...
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PANDEF Celebrates Fasoranti’s Century of Service Like That of Late Edwin Clark Because They Were Contemporaries

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YENAGOA The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has celebrated the century-long life of the late Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, former National Leader of Afenifere, describing him as an elder statesman whose contributions to education, progressive politics and national development mirrored the enduring public service legacy of the late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. PANDEF said Fasoranti, who died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 100, belonged to a generation of Nigerian leaders whose political convictions, commitment to democratic accountability and advocacy for a more equitable federation helped shape the country's progressive political movement. In a condolence statement issued on October 22, the National Chairman of PANDEF, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, PhD, OON, expressed profound sadness over the passing of the Yoruba leader, describing his death as a significant loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria at large. The forum noted that Fasoranti's long years of service, beginnin...
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From Classroom to National Leadership: PANDEF Celebrates Fasoranti’s Century of Service Like That of Late Edwin Clark

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  YENAGOA — From decades in the classroom to the commanding heights of progressive politics, the late Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti dedicated his life to education, principled leadership and the pursuit of a more equitable Nigeria, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has said. Fasoranti, former National Leader of Afenifere, died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy that PANDEF described as one of integrity, quiet consistency and selfless service to humanity. In a condolence statement issued on October 22, PANDEF National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, PhD, OON, said the late elder statesman's contributions to education, progressive politics and national development had earned him a lasting place in Nigeria's history. The forum described Fasoranti as an educationist of the highest standing who taught for decades and served as an accomplished school principal before emerging as one of the prominent voices in Nigeria's progressive politic...
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Fasoranti, Like Late Edwin Clark, Remained Unwavering Voice for Restructuring, True Federalism Until His Demise — PANDEF

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YENAGOA — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has described the late Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti as an unwavering advocate of restructuring, true federalism and devolution of power, saying his lifelong commitment to democratic accountability strengthened Nigeria's progressive political movement until his demise. The forum said Fasoranti, who died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 100, consistently championed a governance structure capable of promoting justice, equity, national cohesion and balanced development across the country. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, PhD, OON, PANDEF expressed profound sadness over the passing of the former National Leader of Afenifere, describing his death as a major loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria at large. The Niger Delta socio-political organisation noted that Fasoranti's political convictions were shaped by his lifelong commitment to the progressive ideals of the late Chief Obafemi Awolow...
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Fasoranti’s Death As a Contemporary of Late Edwin Clark Closes Major Chapter in Nigeria’s Progressive Politics — PANDEF

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  YENAGOA — The death of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, former National Leader of Afenifere, has closed a significant chapter in Nigeria’s progressive political history, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has declared. PANDEF said the late Yoruba leader, who died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 100, left behind an enduring legacy of principled leadership, democratic accountability and advocacy for a more just and equitable Nigerian federation. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Ambassador GodKnows Bolade i Igali, PhD, OON, the Niger Delta socio-political organisation described Fasoranti as a statesman whose political convictions and commitment to national development transcended regional boundaries. The forum drew attention to the historical significance of Fasoranti’s passing, particularly his place among Nigeria’s elder statesmen who dedicated their lives to progressive politics, national unity and the struggle for a fairer federation. His death also brings renewe...
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‎2027 Elections: Oyibo mobilizes Deltans for President Tinubu, Gov Sheriff. ‎

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‎Comrade Snr. Evangelist Olumami Oritsejolomi Oyibo, an outstanding Chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in Delta State and first Commissioner of the State Civil Service Commission, has called on Deltans to cast their votes overwhelmingly for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in the forthcoming January 2027 General elections.  ‎ ‎Explaining reasons for the call, in a broadcast video that went viral on social media, Oyibo stated that Deltans should return the President and Governor to office on the basis of the records of the good performance in their respective first tenure in office to consolidate on the progress made so far. ‎ ‎Oyibo, who is the Delta State Chairman of PBAT (President Bola Ahmed Tinubu) and GSFOO (Governor Sheriff Francis Orohwedon Oborevwori), two political pressure groups, championing the re-elections bid of the President and Governor in Delta State was also a former Chairman ...
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‎2027 Elections: Oyibo mobilizes Deltans for President Tinubu, Gov Sheriff. ‎

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    ‎Comrade Snr. Evangelist Olumami Oritsejolomi Oyibo, an outstanding Chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in Delta State and first Commissioner of the State Civil Service Commission, has called on Deltans to cast their votes overwhelmingly for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in the forthcoming January 2027 General elections.  ‎Explaining reasons for the call, in a broadcast video that went viral on social media, Oyibo stated that Deltans should return the President and Governor to office on the basis of the records of the good performance in their respective first tenure in office to consolidate on the progress made so far. ‎Oyibo, who is the Delta State Chairman of PBAT (President Bola Ahmed Tinubu) and GSFOO (Governor Sheriff Francis Orohwedon Oborevwori), two political pressure groups, championing the re-elections bid of the President and Governor in Delta State was also a former...
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