Politics
“By Okowa We Stand” – Delta Youths

● Delta State Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders in solidarity with Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa
The Delta State Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum said current persecution of former Governor of the state, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, was driven by the fear of opposition and mischief makers of his rising profile.
The group’s spokesman, Comrade Ovie Umuakpo, stated this during a solidarity visit to the former governor at his Asaba residence on Thursday.
He said that recourse to petitions and media trials against Okowa was because of the politics of 2027.
Umuakpor commended the former governor for his achievements during his tenure and pledged that the group would remain loyal and committed to his leadership.
He said: “Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders have come here in solidarity with you because of what we recently read in the news that was widely circulated by the opposition.
“We want to state categorically that the opposition are afraid of your towering personality across the nation, and they are only afraid of 2027.
“They are afraid that if they leave Okowa, the Chief Strategist, untamed, they will have problems in 2027 because of the way and manner they have mismanaged Nigeria’s economy.
“They are also worried about how they have bastardised their relationship with the North, and they are doing everything to harvest as many votes as possible by bringing down opposition figures to boost their base in the south against 2027.
All you did while in office was in the best interest of the state. You built three new universities to accommodate our youths seeking admission. “You built a world-class state Secretariat that now accommodates all civil servants.
“You are a big tree that has produced other trees that provide shade to many persons; so, cutting down such a tree will be a very difficult task in Nigeria’s politics of today.
“We are here to tell you that we heard what happened and are here to reassure you that we remain with you through thick and thin.
“We know that what is happening is an attempt to witch-hunt you, to weaken our strength ahead of 2027, but unfortunately for them, it has bolstered our chances and we will win again in 2027, with you leading the charge. As a group, we remain committed and loyal to you because you did well in office.”
The group recalled Okowa’s outstanding efforts at changing the neglected landscape of coastal communities in the state, describing it as unparalleled.
According to Umuakpo, with what you did in the riverside areas, it will be very difficult for any governor not to consolidate on some of these gains because you have laid a very strong foundation for Delta State.
“You are our leader not only in Delta but within the South-South region, and we are making every effort to make sure that you become a national leader in this country.
“You are a moving train, and whether they like it or not, they can’t stop you, and any attempt to stop you, God will stop them.
“All you did while in office was in the best interest of the state. You built three new universities to accommodate our youths seeking admission. “You built a world-class state Secretariat that now accommodates all civil servants.
You constructed roads in the state through judicious use of resources. “Therefore, outsiders cannot come and tell us what we know in our state, and like we said some years ago that wherever you go, we will go, we still stand by it.
“You have become our political compass, and when you lead, we will follow. So our message to you is worry not because we are behind you at all times,” he said.
In response, Okowa thanked the youth leaders for their support throughout his tenure and for also supporting the Oborevwori administration.
He stated that he was not bothered about the media trials because he did nothing wrong, explaining that he was not worried “because I am a politician and every politician must develop thick skin.”
According to Okowa, you are afraid when you have done something wrong, so there is no cause to fear.
The EFCC has a right to investigate following due process, and I have nothing to fear concerning such investigations.
“The fact is that some persons who are unkind to themselves and unkind to Delta State have decided to write the petition and engage in media trial.
“I would have been happier if they had been more reasonable with the lies they told. They told lies on issues and situations that are not practicable.
“When they say someone misappropriated N1.3 trillion, it does not make sense because how much truly came to the state? Is it even possible to take such funds?
“It is for the EFCC to carry out their investigations, and I can assure you that we tried as much to be decent and followed the laws of governance in our state,” he said.
While appreciating the youths and other stakeholders for their support, the former governor said many people would currently not appreciate the progress made in establishing three new universities during his tenure.
“I am proud of it, but many people will not see its benefits. It’s generational because, as at today, we have over 30,000 undergraduates in those new universities.
“They would have been outside seeking admissions at very high costs. This session alone, the three universities admitted over 11,000 students and imagine if that number was seeking admission outside the state?
“Imagine what the costs would be to their parents, and many of them wouldn’t have qualified because of the quota system the outside universities use.
“Before now, people were even selling their houses in Asaba because of flood, but today its no longer the same.
It took us over 18 months to understudy it and construct the storm drainages, and I thank God that Governor Oborevwori is completing the ones we started in Warri,” he added.
Okowa disclosed that the seeming tension in the state was a creation of mischief makers who “are worried about their inability to occupy political space in Delta.
“They will do their best, but whatever they are doing is not leading them anywhere because in the last two weeks, I know the level of support that we have gotten.
“I was just in my corner, but they have just awakened the politics in me. What they thought would bring me down has actually increased the support for me.
“They already know that they have failed because as far as I am concerned, our political family remains intact, and we will continue to stay strong together with your support.”
Politics
Wike Reveals What’s Trying to Correct in PDP Ahead of November Convention
Chief Dan Orbih is the National Vice Chairman of PDP, South-south. If they don’t agree, that is another round of crisis. Two, the south-east congress which produced Chief Ali Odefa as the National Vice Chairman cannot stand because the court had affirmed that Odefa is no longer a member of the party.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has handed new conditions for the proposed national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ultimately for the overall peace of the party
Wike, in a media chat insisted that he had not left the PDP, and that for the crises tearing the party into shreds to end, the resolutions at the south-south zonal congress that was held in Calabar must be upheld before the PDP convention scheduled for November.
“If they want another round of crisis, so be it. That congress moved that Chief Dan Orbih emerged as the National Vice Chairman South-south of the party.
The court allowed it for then congress to hold and the congress was held. The so called acting National Chairman of the Party went and wrote a letter to INEC.
“The congress was held on Saturday on the 15th and he went and wrote a letter on the 8th, for example, that the Congress had been postponed.
Chief Dan Orbih is the National Vice Chairman of PDP, South-south. If they don’t agree, that is another round of crisis. Two, the south-east congress which produced Chief Ali Odefa as the National Vice Chairman cannot stand because the court had affirmed that Odefa is no longer a member of the party.
“That is what I told the people that I cannot allow impunity and will fight it until they correct it.
There is time for them to resolve before we talk of convention. If it is not resolved that is invitation to crisis.”
Politics
JUST IN: Dino Melaye dumps PDP

A former lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s inability to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “prevailing political cankerworms”.
Melaye, a former senator for Kogi West, made this known today via a post on his official X handle, where he shared a signed resignation letter addressed to the PDP chairman in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
In the letter dated July 4, 2025, Melaye said the decision became “imperative due to the lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people from the prevailing political cankerworms that have eaten deeply into the fabric of our dear nation”.
The 2023 governorship candidate of the PDP stated that after careful reflection on the state of the party, he could no longer, in good conscience, participate in its activities or support its agenda.
“In view of the above, please consider this as my formal withdrawal from the party and all its activities at all levels with immediate effect,” the letter read.
Melaye also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve under the PDP during his period of membership.
His resignation adds to the growing wave of political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
News
Okpebholo Cracks Down on Adviser Over Unapproved Fundraising

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for alleged unauthorised fundraising over an upcoming oil and has summit in the state.
The suspension was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, on Tuesday in Benin.
The SSG said the governor also announced the immediate halt of the planned summit, scheduled to begin on August 7.
“Due to the breach, the proposed summit is suspended, and Isere is directed to refund all monies collected from donors for the event.
“Prospective donors are hereby advised to stop all dealings with the suspended adviser,” Ikhilor said.
(NAN)
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