Why Delta ranks highest in oil production — Aniagwu
The Delta State Government has said it has consistently taken strategic steps over the years to boost national revenue by ensuring peace and development in oil-producing communities across the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, stated this during an interview on Channels TV Politics Today on Friday night. Aniagwu, responding to comments made by a Delta APC stalwart, Collins Eselemo, emphasized that Delta State could not have emerged as the country’s highest oil-producing state without investing in the
Delta’s shift to APC anchored on governance, not politics – Aniagwu
The Delta State Government has again defended the recent political realignment that saw key members of the administration, including lawmakers and political appointees, defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a strategic move in the best interest of governance and development in the state. Speaking on Political Update on NTA International, Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, explained that the defection, though unprecedented, followed wide consultation and a collective
Delta Speaker, 21 other PDP members defect to APC
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, along with twenty-one other former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), elected into the Assembly has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following a major realignment of political stakeholders across the state. The defection of the twenty-two lawmakers has effectively transformed the Delta State House of Assembly into a one-party legislature, as the remaining seven members were originally elected on the ticket of the APC. Announcing the development on Tuesday during
Delta Commissioner, Izeze declares support for Oborevwori’s defection to APC
Delta State’s Commissioner for Works (Highways & Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze (Esq.), has publicly declared his full support for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s decision to realign with the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a bold shift in Delta’s political landscape. In a passionate statement titled “I STAND WITH SHERIFF,” the commissioner threw his weight behind what he described as a “well-informed and pragmatic” move by Governor Oborevwori, in coordination with other leaders in the state, to “recalibrate the political piston” from the Peoples Democratic Party
Delta PDP’s move to APC driven by state’s political interest – Rep. Ukodhiko
The Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has described the recent mass defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as a bold and strategic step aimed at safeguarding the state's political future. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunch Time Politics, Ukodhiko said the decision to join the APC was made after careful consideration and in the best interest of the state. According to the lawmaker, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s
How intractable crisis in PDP aided Delta’s move to APC — Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has attributed the mass movement of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the persistent internal crisis within the PDP’s National Working Committee. Speaking on Day Break on Arise TV on Tuesday, Aniagwu lamented that unresolved leadership tussles, lack of cohesion, and a plethora of litigations within the PDP significantly contributed to the migration of Deltans to
Zamfara Experience: Why Delta PDP Joined APC – Aniagwu
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has further explained why the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decided to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on This Morning on TVC, Aniagwu said that remaining in the PDP, given its current challenges, would not advance the development of Delta State or its people. According to him, the decision to leave the party was carefully and primarily taken to avoid leading the state and its citizens
Delta’s shift to APC a united move for state’s good – Ahon
The Chief Press Secretary, CPS to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, says the governor’s switch along with former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire state PDP structure to the All Progressives Congress, APC was a joint decision aimed squarely at protecting Delta’s best interests. Speaking on Yanga FM’s "Wetin Dey Happen,” Ahon described the defection as a “political tsunami”, adding that, in politics, "there is that notion that there is no permanent friend and no permanent enemy, but permanent interests. Right
Oborevwori, Okowa, Others Celebrate Agbobu At 70
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor in office, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, CON, on Sunday, joined former Minister for Agriculture, Chief Chris Agbobu as he celebrates his 70th birthday. Governor Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, attended the Thanksgiving Mass held at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Ubulu-Uno and also, attended the reception which also took place at Ubulu-Uno in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. Governor Oborevwori in a goodwill message, said, "this
Delta Sports Commission Congratulates Gov. Oborevwori on Vanguard Award
The Delta State Sports Commission has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his recognition as Governor of the Year 2024 (Good Governance) at the Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards. In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori, described the award as a well-deserved honor, reflecting the Governor’s significant strides in advancing the development of Delta State within a relatively short period. "I, Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori Executive Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, on behalf of the Members and
