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  WARRI The political temperature in the South-South region has begun to rise ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the leadership of the Amnesty Delegates Forum has thrown its weight behind the PBAT Door-to-Door Campaign Organisation, declaring its readiness to mobilise voters across the region for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group, in a statement signed by its leader, Gen. Godstime Ogidigba, said its membership cuts across the South-South geopolitical zone and would embark on grassroots mobilisation aimed at galvanising support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. According to the Forum, its mobilisation strategy would reach communities, wards and localities across the region, with the objective of building a formidable grassroots support base for the President irrespective of ethnic background, religious affiliation or political persuasion. The group also urged political, traditional and community leaders across the South-South ...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI — As felicitations continue to pour in from across Nigeria and beyond to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the creation of Delta State, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Comrade Francis Obule, JP, has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the people of Delta State, describing the milestone as a celebration of resilience, unity, progress and renewed hope. Obule, in a goodwill message marking the anniversary, said the 35-year journey of Delta State had been defined by the sacrifices, vision and contributions of successive administrations and generations of Deltans, but noted that the state was currently witnessing what he described as a new phase of purposeful and result-oriented leadership under Governor Oborevwori. Delta State was created on August 27, 1991, and the 35th anniversary has provided an opportunity for Deltans to reflect on the state's journey, celebrate its achievements and renew their commitmen...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI — As felicitations continue to pour in from across Nigeria and beyond to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the creation of Delta State, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Comrade Francis Obule, JP, has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the people of Delta State, describing the milestone as a celebration of resilience, unity, progress and renewed hope. Obule, in a goodwill message marking the anniversary, said the 35-year journey of Delta State had been defined by the sacrifices, vision and contributions of successive administrations and generations of Deltans, but noted that the state was currently witnessing what he described as a new phase of purposeful and result-oriented leadership under Governor Oborevwori. Delta State was created on August 27, 1991, and the 35th anniversary has provided an opportunity for Deltans to reflect on the state's journey, celebrate its achievements and renew their commitmen...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI Renowned broadcaster and public affairs commentator, Godwin Orhadahwe PhD, has thrown his weight behind the aspiration of Chief Comrade Sheriff Mulade to represent Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, declaring that the former’s impressive record of grassroots intervention has established him as a candidate with the capacity, experience and tested commitment required to give the constituency a stronger voice at the National Assembly. Orhadahwe, a retired but not tired broadcaster, made the declaration while delivering a comprehensive citation on Mulade at the campaign flag-off ceremony held after the presentation of the latter’s Certificate of Return as the National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election. In a powerful assessment of Mulade’s antecedents, the veteran broadcaster painted a picture of a politician whose claim to public service predates the current political season, pointing to w...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI — The political equation in Warri Federal Constituency may be taking a dramatic turn ahead of the 2027 general elections, as prominent Urhobo, Itsekiri and Ijaw stakeholders have thrown their weight behind the candidature of Comrade Sheriff Mulade for the House of Representatives. The declaration, which cuts across the three major ethnic blocs in the constituency, is being seen by political observers as a significant development in the race, coming at a time when stakeholders are increasingly demanding a new direction in representation. The three representatives — Frank Egunje, speaking for the Itsekiri; Chief Okiemute Itemure, representing the Urhobo; and Ambassador Adam Mano, representing the Ijaw — separately declared that their people were prepared to support Mulade's aspiration. They described the former peace advocate and environmental rights campaigner as a candidate capable of bridging ethnic divides and providing a strong voice for the constituen...

  By Wilson Macaulay  WARRI There was jubilation in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State, as the candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Comrade Mulade Blessing Sheriff, received his Certificate of Return, reaffirming his commitment to peace, unity and sustainable development among the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic groups in the constituency. Mulade, a renowned Delta State-born United Nations Peace Ambassador and environmental rights activist, reassured the people of Warri Federal Constituency that, if elected to the House of Representatives in 2027, he would provide quality and inclusive representation while deepening peace, unity and development across the constituency. The House of Representatives hopeful, under the platform of the NDP, also promised to attract the desired federal attention and development to the constituency, with particular emphasis on employment creation, youth empowerment and programmes aimed at improving the welfare of women and other v...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI,   Hope for a new era of inclusive, effective and people-oriented representation in Warri Federal Constituency received a major boost on Thursday as the National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, Chief Sheriff Mulade (Ph.D.), formally flagged off his campaign in Warri. The campaign flag-off, which attracted political leaders, stakeholders and supporters from the three major ethnic groups in the constituency — Itsekiri, Urhobo and Ijaw — was characterised by cultural displays, solidarity and calls for unity as the people prepare for the 2027 general elections. The colourful event at the Unity Arena in Warri brought together supporters and political associates of Mulade, with cultural dance groups from the various ethnic communities performing to welcome the NDP candidate and his entourage. The gathering was seen by supporters as a demonstration of the possibility of a united polit...

  The Vice Chairman of the Uhurie Political Parliament (UPP), Comrade Wilson Eruteyan, has declared that “the coast is clear” for Olorogun Samson Gordons Okomitie, JP, to sail into the Delta State House of Assembly as the representative of Ughelli South Constituency I in the 2027 general elections. Eruteyan made the declaration shortly after the inauguration and swearing-in of the newly constituted executive committee of the Uhurie Political Parliament at Ekakpamre, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. The event, held at the residence of the Founder and National Leader of the UPP, Olorogun Francis Vevakpor, attracted political stakeholders, community leaders, members of the organisation and supporters of Okomitie from different parts of Ughievwen Kingdom. Speaking after the inauguration, Eruteyan said the emergence of the new executive had given the organisation renewed strength and direction as it prepares for the political activities leading to the 2027 elections. Ac...

  The Vice Chairman of the Uhurie Political Parliament (UPP), Comrade Wilson Eruteyan, has declared that “the coast is clear” for Olorogun Samson Gordons Okomitie, JP, to sail into the Delta State House of Assembly as the representative of Ughelli South Constituency I in the 2027 general elections. Eruteyan made the declaration shortly after the inauguration and swearing-in of the newly constituted executive committee of the Uhurie Political Parliament at Ekakpamre, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. The event, held at the residence of the Founder and National Leader of the UPP, Olorogun Francis Vevakpor, attracted political stakeholders, community leaders, members of the organisation and supporters of Okomitie from different parts of Ughievwen Kingdom. Speaking after the inauguration, Eruteyan said the emergence of the new executive had given the organisation renewed strength and direction as it prepares for the political activities leading to the 2027 elections. Ac...