By Nelson Egware The atmosphere at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, on May 29, 2026, was charged with celebration, gratitude and political symbolism. While the official occasion was the 2026 Delta State Thanksgiving and Praise Day, marking the third anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, one development captured the attention of political observers and stakeholders alike, the unexpected but significant appearance of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori. For many, Ibori’s presence at the event was more than a mere attendance at a state function. It…
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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has dismissed suggestions that former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, poses a political threat in Delta State, insisting that Senator Ede Dafinone remains a formidable political figure with deep roots in the Urhobo nation. Speaking on the recent resignation of Omo-Agege from the All Progressives Congress (APC), in an interview on ARISE TV on Tuesday morning, Oborevwori said the development did not come as a surprise, noting that signs of the former Deputy Senate President’s planned exit…
Read More2027: Tinubu’s Re-election, My Number One Project-Oborevwori
…Says President’s Reforms Are Working Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is his personal political project, insisting that the President’s return to office would bring greater benefits to Delta State and the nation at large. Speaking during an exclusive interview on ARISE News monitored in Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori said he was fully committed to mobilizing support for President Tinubu’s second-term bid, stressing that the President’s 2027 reelection success would further ease the burden of…
Read MoreDafinone Salutes APC Chieftain Mike Adiotomre At 88
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated elder statesman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Mike Adiotomre, on the occasion of his 88th birthday anniversary, describing him as a man of honour, integrity and selfless service. In a goodwill message, Dafinone praised the octogenarian for his enduring contributions to the development of Delta State, the Urhobo nation and the APC, as his life remains a source of inspiration to many. “I warmly congratulate Chief Mike Adiotomre on the occasion of his 88th…
Read MoreOborevwori Felicitates Mike Adiotomre At 88
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned administrator, elder statesman, and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Mike Adiotomre, on the occasion of his 88th birth anniversary. Chief Adiotomre, a respected political leader from Ovu-Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, is widely acknowledged for his outstanding contributions to public service and community development. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described the octogenarian as a distinguished public servant whose commitment to…
Read MoreOborevwori Salutes Edith Okowa At 65, Commends Humanitarian Service
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Dame Edith Okowa, wife of the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on the occasion of her 65th birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described Dame Okowa as a compassionate humanitarian, a devoted mother, and a woman whose life has positively impacted countless individuals across Delta State and beyond. Governor Oborevwori praised the former First Lady’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes, particularly through her pet project, the…
Read MoreAkpodiete Petitions NDC Appeals Committee Over Delta Central Primary, Urges Faith In Party Processes
Delta Central Senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. (Olorogun) Alexander O. Akpodiete, has formally challenged the conduct of the party’s recently concluded Delta Central Senatorial Primary Election. In a petition submitted to the NDC Appeals Committee that was received by the Appeal Committee in Abuja, Akpodiete expressed confidence that the party’s internal democratic mechanisms would deliver justice and fairness. It would be recalled, Prof Alexander, had last Friday, participated in the NDC senatorial primary alongside other aspirants that are jostling for the Delta Central senatorial seat…
Read MorePDP Holds Peaceful Primaries In Bayelsa, Produces Consensus Candidates
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Solomon Agwana-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State has conducted primaries to select candidates for National Assembly seats and the 24 state constituencies, describing the exercise as peaceful and transparent. Addressing journalists at the party secretariat in Yenagoa, State Chairman Hon. Solomon Agwana said the process was free, fair, and hitch-free, with candidates emerging through consensus. He described those selected as credible and “tried and trusted,” noting that one incumbent National Assembly candidates retained his tickets while two other were selected…
Read More3RD ANNIVERSARY: Ibegbulem Hails Oborevwori, Says Delta On Path Of Sustainable Growth
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Hilary Ibegbulem, has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the third anniversary of his administration, describing the state’s development trajectory under the governor as encouraging and sustainable. Ibegbulem, who was Principal Secretary to former Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, said Governor Oborevwori’s commitment to good governance and the effective implementation of the MORE Agenda had placed Delta State firmly on the path of sustainable growth and prosperity. The Ute-Okpu-born leader from Ika North-East Local Government Area,…
Read MoreThree Years of MORE: Waive Hails Oborevwori’s Transformational Leadership In Delta
Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Revd. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his third anniversary in office, describing the governor’s achievements under the MORE Agenda as “worth more than gold.” Waive, in a goodwill message commemorating the governor’s three years in office, praised Oborevwori for providing purposeful leadership and delivering tangible dividends of democracy across Delta State. According to the federal lawmaker, the administration’s MORE Agenda has translated into visible development…
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