Niger Delta
Lawmaker Backs De-Registration Of Political Parties
A member, Delta House of Assembly Mrs Onyemaechi Mrakpor, has said that INEC should deregister parties that fail to perform in 2011.
Mrakpor, who represents the Aniocha South Constituency in the state, made the remark at forum in Asaba.
According to reports, Mrakpor got the ticket on the platform of the Accord Party in 2007, but defected to the PDP early in 2009.
The legislator, who was reacting to question on the proliferation of political parties in the country, said that it was expected of every party to work and justify the reason for being a party.
According to her, each political party should be able to work hard and win a seat at the general election to remain relevant because elections are not won by proxy.
“If you are a political party and you are not winning, why are you there?
“There is something I must give to PDP, if you look around now PDP has started its movement and other political parties are not moving.
“I left the PDP to go to the Accord Party when I was not given the ticket and I made sure I campaigned and I won.
“So if any political party is not able to win any seat why is it occupying a building,’’ she said.
Mrakpor said that she was not contemplating any opposition from her people in 2011 general election, except for position seekers.
She advised politicians to be credible because in politics there was nothing to hide.
“God gives power not man and if anyone wants to stand for an election he should be credible for there is nothing to hide in politics.
“I believe as politicians we should sow for the future, I don’t subscribe to those who say they cannot do this for their people because they are not going for an election.
“But if you sow, whether or not you are seeking a position by the time you are ready to seek a position your people will support you,’’ she said.
Niger Delta
NDDC Begins N50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 N’Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun the payment of N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 indigenous youths from the Niger Delta under its Youths Internship Scheme.
The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, yesterday.
She explained that the beneficiaries would undergo practical, hands-on training across the various organisations for 12 months to develop critical skills.
Recall that during the inauguration of the scheme on July 31, 2024, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, had announced the Federal Government’s approval of a N50,000 monthly stipend for the trainees.
According to Thompson-Wakama, the commission has successfully completed the selection process and has begun placing trainees in organisations to gain practical experience.
“Consequently, with the completion of these phases, the payment of the monthly stipends has also commenced,” she announced.
She revealed that the 10,000 beneficiaries were transparently selected from over 3.2 million youths who registered for the empowerment programme.
“This unprecedented response highlights the immense potential and aspirations of our youths to improve themselves.
“NDDC remains steadfast in ensuring this life-changing opportunity reaches the most deserving candidates, creating a lasting impact and paving the way for a brighter future,” she stated.
Thompson-Wakama explained that the scheme had enabled the commission to collate essential data, including the qualifications, skills, interests, needs, and employment status of the youths in the region.
The data, she explained, would guide the commission in designing programmes tailored to address the unique challenges faced by young people.
She disclosed that the NDDC partnered with KPMG, a global audit and consultancy firm, to enhance the commission’s corporate governance framework.
“KPMG has produced a Governance Advisory Report that will serve as a tool to support the commission’s transition from a transaction-based to a transformation-focussed policy,” Thompson-Wakama added.
The director commended the youths for their patience and cooperation during the selection process for the scheme.
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