2023: Why APC is shying away from Buhari’s records – Aniagwu
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Presidential Campaign Spokesman, Mr Charles Aniagwu says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was running away from campaigning with President Muhammadu Buhari's achievements because it plunged Nigerians into deeper hunger and poverty. He said that the APC destroyed virtually all the building blocks erected by the PDP prior to 2015 when the party took over the reins of governance. Speaking on AIT's "Democracy Today" on Monday night, Aniagwu said that the APC Presidential candidate and his handlers were always referring to Lagos
Okowa condoles Soludo over Anambra boat mishap
Governor of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has condoled with his Anambra counterpart, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, over Saturday's boat mishap in the state, which claimed many lives. Okowa’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba in which he mourned the tragic loss of lives occasioned by the rampaging flood in Anambra and parts of the country. He urged the governor, people of the state, and particularly, the bereaved families and
Okowa mourns Ex-LG Chairman, Jonathan Eghweree
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commiserated with the Eghweree family and people of Oghara over the passing of former Chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Area, Mr Jonathan Eghweree. The late Eghweree was the first Executive Chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Area between 1991 and 1993, after its creation from the Old Ethiope Local Government Area. Until his passing, he was a member of Delta State Scholarship Board, and a chieftain of the PDP in
Okowa mourns Vincent Ogbulafor
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condoled with his Abia counterpart, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, over the death of former National Chairman of PDP, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor. Ogbulafor, pioneer National Secretary of the party, reportedly died on Thursday in Canada at 73. In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba on Saturday, Okowa expressed sadness over the death of the erstwhile party boss and commiserated with members of his family and the people of
Okowa felicitates Muslims at Eid-el-Maulud
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Muslims to embrace peace and love and share same among fellow citizens as the country prepares for general elections in 2023. He made the call in his message to the Islamic faithful as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud,, the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In the felicitations contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, on Sunday in Asaba, Okowa urged Muslims to pray particularly for peaceful and united Nigeria. He
2023: APC has no plan for Nigeria – Aniagwu
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Spokesman, Mr Charles Aniagwu, on Saturday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had no plan to better the lots of Nigerians. He said that in the past seven years, the ruling party had continued to mismanage the nation’s diversity, economy, education, and security architecture. Speaking on the "Morning Show" on Arise Television, Aniagwu said the PDP's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar would energise the country's private sector to drive the nation’s economy to provide jobs for the people. While reacting to
Delta repudiates Ayakoromo bridge contract
Delta Government on Friday said the multi-billion naira contract for the construction of Ayakoromo bridge in Burutu Local Government Area of the state had been repudiated due to poor performance by the contractor. Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Mr Noel Omodon, told newsmen in Asaba, that the decision on the contract was taken at the State Executive Council meeting presided by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. According to him, Exco approved the repudiation of the Ayakoromo bridge contract because the contractor was not able to carry
Okowa mourns Chike Osadebay
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with the Osadebay family and people of Asaba over passing of Mr Chike Osadebay. The late Osadebay, son of late Premier of defunct Midwest Region, Chief Dennis Osadebay, was a member of the State House of Assembly in the defunct Bendel State, where he represented Oshimili Constituency. He was 70. In the condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa expressed deep sadness over the incident, saying
Okowa wants improved condition of service for healthcare professionals
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, called for improved condition of service for healthcare professionals so as to discourage their migration from the country in search of greener pastures. Okowa made the call when he received members of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria led by Prof. Abubakar Auwal who visited him at Government House, Asaba. He lamented the exodus of medical doctors and nurses from the
Delta deplores state of federal roads, calls for power devolution
Delta Government has decried the deplorable state of some federal roads in the state and called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to address the situation. Addressing a news conference in Asaba on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said that the deplorable state of federal roads across the country justified calls for devolution of power in the polity. Aniagwu who was with the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, said that the state government had spent enormous resources on interventions
