Delta Government says former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege can not drag Gov.

Sheriff Oborevwori into myopic politics now when he is concentrating on good governance of the state.The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, accompanied by Executive Assistant on the New Media, Felix Ofou, stated this at a news conference on Monday in Asaba. Aniagwu said that because the oppositions were idle and lacked adequate information about the myriads of achievement of the Gov. Oborevwori led administration, they needed to be educated and as leaders, they needed to be patriotic in their statements.According to Aniagwu, the former deputy Senate president had at the weekend, accused the state governor of neglecting the people of Delta South and Delta North Senatorial Districts in terms of developmental infrastructure.“Since people don’t have information, you give them so that next time they are well guided because we have been listening to them but that will not distract us from responding with projects to the issues they have raised.”He said that it was sad that the DSP who should know more was progressing in error, adding that in spite of his antics, Gov. Oborevwori would continue to reply them with more projects.The commissioner said that the current administration has impacted on education, health, roads, agriculture, various empowerment programmes through skills acquisition and all other sectors across the state.He said that the government had awarded good numbers of projects, completed and ongoing across all the local government areas in Delta South and Delta North as well as in the Delta Central Senatorial Districts.He said that various projects had been reeled out many times and they were verifiable across the the state to guide critics with requisite information.Aniagwu said the projects had been mentioned severally to educate and inform the opposition so that the former DSP and others should stop progressing in error.“With the Gov. Oborevwori approach, the state will remain solvent. The opposition have resolved to take undue advantage of the media to paint pictures that are at variance with the reality on ground.“They are pained that we are replying with projects. Because most of them are no longer in government, they are out of jobs and are idle, We have to educate them so that they can not continue in their ignorance.“We do not want to join politics now but we do not want them to wallow up in ignorance hence we are educating them on what we are doing,” Aniagwu said.Aniagwu said that the governor in line with his agenda to do more for the people, has directed all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies to speed up work with the projects that they were handling at different levelsHe said that the state government has prohibited illegal mining activities at the government acquired land at the Ugbolu Community, near Asaba.According to Aniagwu, the activities of the illegal stone miners are defacing and destroying the landscape at Ugbolu , an area earmarked for development as part of expansion of our urban renewals of the capital territory.The commissioner said that anyone caught in the art would be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.He also warned that the state government would not close its eyes to any mining operation, be it legal or illegal that undermined the environmental impact assessment in any community. (NAN)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Alhaji Kabir Sani-Giant, Special Adviser to Gov.

Nasir Idris on Power and Politics, with immediate effect. A statement signed by the party’s Kebbi State Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad-Kimba, announced the suspension in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. He revealed that on Feb. 8, 2025, Sani-Giant brought a snake to Government House, intimidating dignitaries, statesmen, and officials. Muhammad-Kimba said that the conduct could embarrass and discredit APC. He added that Sani-Giant’s actions violated APC’s constitution. According to him, the party deemed his behaviour offensive and embarrassing. “His suspension remains in place pending further investigation and possible disciplinary action, which could lead to expulsion if repeated,” Muhammad-Kimba said. (NAN)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgement nullifying the local government council elections held on Oct.

5 and ordering the re-presentation of the 2024 budget.In a ruling delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the Supreme Court declared the election invalid due to gross violations of the Electoral Act. In a separate judgement on Friday, Justice Emmanuel Akomaye dismissed the cross-appeal filed by Gov. Siminalayi Fubara challenging the legitimacy of the House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule as speaker.The apex court directed Amaewhule to resume sitting immediately with other elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.It mandated Fubara to re-present the 2024 appropriation bill to the Amaewhule-led Assembly.Reacting to the rulings, APC Publicity Secretary in Rivers, Mr Chibike Ikenga, hailed the Supreme Court’s decision in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday.According to Ikenga, the judgements represent a victory for the people and a step towards the entrenchment of democracy in the state.He urged Fubara to comply with the ruling without delay to restore peace and foster development in Rivers.“We call on all democrats and people of goodwill to prevail on Gov. Fubara to quickly retrace his steps and take the necessary actions for the progress of our dear state.“We commend the Supreme Court for its decision to bring an end to the political crises that has plagued the Executive and House of Assembly in the state,” Ikenga stated.He assured that as the main opposition party in Rivers, the APC would continue to serve as a watchdog, advocating for good governance and ensuring effective service delivery to the citizens. (NAN)