Politics
Rivers Speaker Scores Awelga Boss High
The Speaker, Rivers state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tonye Harry has scored the administration of Ahoada West Local Government chairman, Mr. Miller Awori high for embarking on people oriented projects in the area.
Rt. Hon. Harry made this assessment during the official commissioning of six projects as part of the Awelga council people-oriented service delivery to the people held in four communities of the local government area, over the weekend.
The Speaker who was conducted round the various projects executed by the Miller-led administration told the people of the Ahoada West Local Government Area that they were lucky to have the council boss as their chairman.
The number one state legislator stated that the council boss has made the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) proud in the state ad indeed Ahoada West Local Government Area adding that the council chairman has taken a cue from the developmental policy of the state government under the command of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as the chief executive.
The speaker said, “I was short of words on the numerous projects the chairman has projects commissioned have these direct bearing to the people of the area.
“I don’t go to people who are not achievers. I fell in love with the council chairman two years ago but today he will be my brother for achieving these great things in Ahoada-West within just two years and some fraction of months”, he said.
He told the people of Ahoada-West that one good turn deserves another and urged the people of the area to give support for his second chance bid if he wished to contest again.
The Speaker assured the council boss of his support to him at all time including his re-election bid adding that he is optimistic that given another chance to serve his people, he would do more.
Also speaking, a member of Federal House of Representatives representing Ahoada-West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Federal Constituency, Hon. O. Asita, said the projects commissioned were a good testimony that the local council administration has performed very well.
The lawmaker used the opportunity to call on the people of the area to continue to support the leadership in the area adding that it is only when there is support from the people that those entrusted with leadership responsibility can do well.
Earlier in an address of welcome, the executive chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, Barr. Miller Awori said the policy thrust of his administration is to complement the good works of the state governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi in the area.
The council boss explained that the projects cut across all sectors of human life adding that his administration is committed in bringing developments to the door step of every community in the area.
The projects commissioned include, Ubeta-Ultra-Modern Police Station, Ubeta Health Centre, Ogbede Health Centre, Upatobe Electricity project, Ula-Ubie Electricity project and Okarki New Layout Electricity project.
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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as TuFace, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
In a viral video on Wednesday, Governor Alia praised TuFace for all the support towards his administration.
The Governor stated that TuFace can do more.
He stated, “On behalf of the Benue State Government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart a way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advice as well.
“So, I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Community Outreach.”
Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with The Tide’s source.
Similarly, the defection of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was announced on Wednesday in Asaba by Senator James Manager, following a meeting that lasted over six hours at the Government House.
Senator Manager said all PDP members in the State, including the Governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker, the state party chairman, and all local government chairmen, had agreed to join the APC.
“We cannot continue to be in a sinking boat,” he said.
The decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders and was made in the interest of Delta State’s long-term development.
Governor Oborevwori, who won the 2023 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by senior APC officials in what political analysts are already describing as a strategic realignment with far-reaching implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger State and most recently, Kwara State, calling on the federal and state governments to take urgent steps to stem the tide.
Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Rt Hon. Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, said the gruesome killings had led to tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians.
“We are alarmed by the escalating insecurity in the land and the seeming helplessness with which these attacks are met. The time for mere condemnation and rhetoric has passed; urgent and coordinated action is now required at all levels of government to end these bloodbaths and restore peace and order.
“While we acknowledge that defence and national security fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government, we must stress that every level of government bears responsibility for the security and welfare of the people. State governors, in particular, must rise to the occasion and fully understand that governance is not limited to road construction and ceremonial functions. True governance is rooted in the protection of lives, the preservation of order, and the alleviation of suffering,” he said.
He called on state governments to complement the efforts of the Federal Government by making and enforcing enabling laws for community policing and other grassroots-driven security models.
According to him, States must develop proactive frameworks that integrate local intelligence, social support systems, and youth engagement in the fight against insecurity.
The conference also urged the Federal Government to meaningfully engage the citizenry and introduce bold, practical measures to cushion the hardship caused by its current economic policies.
“Millions of Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and a cost-of-living crisis. It is imperative that relief initiatives—targeted, transparent, and impactful—are rolled out without delay. Dialogue, not distance, must define the relationship between the government and its people at this critical time.
“The Conference of Speakers affirms its commitment to supporting all legislative actions necessary to restore security, promote justice, and foster inclusive governance across the country. The killings in Benue, Niger, Plateau, Borno, Kwara, and any part of Nigeria must not be allowed to continue unchecked. Justice must prevail, and peace must be restored.
“Let it be known: the safety, dignity, and well-being of every Nigerian must remain the top priority of all arms and levels of government,” Rt Hon. Ogundoyin said.