Niger Delta
2023: Stakeholders, Party Faithful Reassure PDP Candidates Of Victory
Stakeholders and party faithful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nembe Local Government Area Constituency Three, Bayelsa State, have promised to work in unity to ensure victory for the candidacy of Chief Benson Agadaga, the party’s Senatorial standard bearer for the Bayelsa East Senatorial District.
They also pledged same to Hon.(Mrs) Marie Ebikake, House of Representatives candidate of the party for the Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency: and Hon. Alalibo West, the State House of Assembly candidate for Nembe Constituency three in the forthcoming 2023 elections.
The party stalwarts reached this decision at a meeting convened at the instance of the statte Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Iti Orugbani.
The Tide learnt that Dr.Orugbani, who was the party’s Constituency Assembly candidate in the 2019 election, was alleged to have been rigged out of the general election by the then opposition candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
It would be recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had alleged that the 2019 general elections in parts of Nembe Constituencies two and three were characterised by violence and electoral fraud.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after the meeting, the Commissioner stated that the reason for the meeting was to encourage and continue to strengthen the ties and unity amongst members of the party in the constituency.
He added that the leaders of the party in the constituency and every member of the party were resolved to ensuring victory for candidates of the party in the forthcoming polls, saying also that as party members they were in better position to prevent the opposition parties from rigging the forthcoming election in the constituency.
“The rationale behind this meeting was for strengthening the unity and bond amongst members of the party in the Constituency.
“We felt since the party primaries have come and gone, and there’re now candidates, all party members irrespective of the aspirant we supported during the primaries, should come together for us to forge ahead and ensure victory for all our party’s candidates.”
“We’ve the immediate past Chairman of Nembe LGA, Hon. Alalibo West, as the party’s constituency Assembly candidate.
“We’ve Chief Benson Agadaga as the party’s Senatorial candidate and Hon Marie Ebikake as the party’s candidate for the Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency.
“All we’ve done in the meeting was to ensure that our candidates are returned elected during the forthcoming polls, 2023. Remember I was the PDP House of Assembly candidate for the constituency in the 2019 election and so I know what happened during the last election”, the Commissioner said.
Also speaking, the duo of the PDP Caucus Chairman for Nembe LGA and former Senatorial candidate in the 2019 election, Mr Blessing Ipigansi Izagara, and former member of the State House of Assembly for the constituency, Hon. Iniyobio Obiene, promised victory for the party in the forthcoming polls.
By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa
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RSNC Head Charges NAOMEW On Professionalism, Effective Service Delivery

The Head of Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Mrs Stella Dornubari Gbaraba, has charged the National Association of Ogoni Media House Workers (NAOMEW) World Wide, to be committed to professionalism, patriotism and effective service delivery in the discharge of their duties and rendering of patriotic gestures.
Mrs Gbaraba gave the charge yesterday when the NAOMEW, The Tide Chapter paid her a courtesy call in her office in Port Harcourt.
She expressed deep appreciation for the visit, and assured the Association of her commitment to being a worthy Ogoni Ambassador like late Mr Augustine Nwikinaka, former General Manager of the corporation, to promote the fortunes of the corporation, while counting on their unflinching encouragement, prayers and support to succeed.
“ I am very happy to receive the National Association of Ogoni Media House Workers (The Tide Chapter) today in my office. I am glad you people came to my office, for those that know me in a short while in the corporation, I am a serious-minded person. I heard that the time the corporation was functioning well was under the leadership of late Austin Nwikinaka. Any where I go to, I will rather come down and show working example and that is what the Ogoni person is known for. So I am always proud to associate myself with an Ogoni man, so your support means so much to me,” Mrs Gbaraba said.
She assured them of running an open-door policy in the management of the corporation, and urged stronger partnership between NAOMEW, other unions, interest groups, corporate organisations, institutions and the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation in professional service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the NAOMEW, The Tide Chapter, the National Secretary of the association, Comrade Taneh Beemene welcomed her into The Tide family and also congratulated her on her very important appointment.
Taneh, who expressed confidence in her experience and abilities to deliver on her assignments, thanked her for the uncommon feats recorded in the corporation within her brief leadership. He said the corporation has been revived from its comatose status that predated her appointment.
“ Within your short time, you have given the corporation a remarkable facelift. We pray that God should give you the enablement to restore the dignity of the corporation. We have come to inform you that we are solidly behind you and will make our untiring contributions to make you succeed, “ he stated.
In his vote of thanks and closing remarks, the Chairman, National Union of Printing, Publishing and Paper Production Workers (NUPPPPROW), Comrade Keyirale Donatus Nwiueh thanked the Head of the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Mrs Stella Dornubari Gbaraba for receiving the association in a warm manner, adding that she should count on the support of the association to succeed.
Kiadum Edookor
Niger Delta
OBALGA Sole Administrator Presents Brand New Fire Extinguishers To Council …Commiserates With Traders Over Rumuomasi Market Fire Incident …Commences Desilting Of Drainages

The Sole Administrator of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Dr Clifford Ndu Walter has presented 150 brand new fire extinguishers to the council.
Dr Walter who spoke to newsmen at the council premises at Rumuodumanya said the gesture was part of measures by his administration to ensure safety of lives and council property from unforeseen fire incidents.
He urged the staff of the council to ensure the safety of the extinguishers, while promising to engage experts to teach them how to handle and operate the extinguishers.
Meanwhile, Sole Administrator of Obio Akpor Local Government Council, Dr Clifford Ndu Walter has commiserated with traders at the Rumuomasi Market over the unfortunate fire incident that gutted parts of the market.
Dr Walter who visited the market to assess the level of damage caused by the fire, described it as unfortunate
Addressing the crowd of distressed traders and community members, Dr. Walter acknowledged the historical significance of the market, which was originally built under the administration of the former Obio/Akpor Chairman and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON.
He noted that preliminary findings suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault, though a full investigation is still underway.
“As a local government, we will constitute a thorough investigation team to determine the root cause of the fire,
“Most importantly, we thank God that no lives were lost. I want to assure our traders that the Local Government will not abandon you.
“We will also work with security operatives to safeguard salvaged goods and prevent further losses,” he said.
He encouraged traders to adopt stricter safety measures, especially concerning electrical appliances in markets prone to fire hazards.
“There are many ways fires can ignite, even without an open flame. Let us all be vigilant and prioritise safety,” he cautioned.
Dr. Walter also commended those who stepped in to assist during the emergency.
“We are grateful to all who helped salvage goods and support affected persons during the crisis. Your kindness embodies the spirit of Obio/Akpor. The forthcoming investigation will help us put preventive structures in place,” he said.
The Chairman of the market, Mr. Prince Adele, who accompanied Dr. Walter, during the inspection, identified K-Lane as the most severely affected area.
A statement by the information officer to the council, Ominini Leslie Wokoma said no incident of death was reported by the traders during the visit.
In another development, the Sole Administrator of Obio/Akpor local government council, Sir Clifford Ndu Walter, has commenced a comprehensive canal clearance campaign with a view to identifying and removal of all blockages including illegal structures hindering the free flow of waters in the area.
A statement from the council Press Secretary, Ominini Leslie Wokoma said during the inspection of key canals in the area, several unauthorised barricades and blockages were discovered and removed.
According to the statement, Dr Walter emphasised that illegal dumping, unapproved structures and poor drainage habits endanger communities and undermine government efforts, adding that his administration is committed to protecting lives and property of the citizens.
It said the Sole Administrator also declared his readiness to ensure that all canals and drainages are cleaned, maintained and functioning effectively.
He also warned against further dumping of waste in waterways, citing impending flooding.
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