By EgbemaVoice, Incumbent Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for the 2027 general elections, defeating his only challenger, Hon. Michael Diden, by a wide margin. Announcing the results at the APC collation centre in Oleh on Monday night, the chairman of the election panel declared that Senator Joel-Onowakpo polled 87,805 votes to defeat Diden, who secured 30,794 votes. The incumbent senator reportedly led in seven out of the eight local government areas declared during the exercise, while Diden won in his home local government area of Warri North. Speaking shortly after being declared winner, Senator Joel-Onowakpo expressed gratitude to God and appreciated key leaders of the party for supporting his re-election bid. He specifically thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and Speaker of the ...

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has defended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Delta State, insisting that the exercises were free, fair and reflective of the wishes of party members across the state.  Speaking on News Central Television on Tuesday morning, Aniagwu dismissed allegations of manipulation and imposition raised by some aggrieved aspirants, describing many of them as “pretenders” who failed to prepare for the elections.  According to him, the primaries, which covered the 10 federal constituencies and three senatorial districts in Delta State, were conducted openly through the Option A4 voting system, making it impossible for results to be manipulated.  Aniagwu particularly faulted claims made by an aspirant from the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency, saying the contestant lacked grassroots presence and failed to engage party sta...

By EgbemaVoice  Today marks a defining moment for our great party, the All Progressives Congress, and for the people of Delta Central Senatorial District. I stand before you tonight deeply humbled, profoundly grateful, and fully committed to the responsibility you have entrusted to me through this resounding victory at the APC Delta Central Senatorial Primary Election. I thank Almighty God for His grace, wisdom and strength throughout this journey. First of all, let me sincerely commend the process of the primaries, which was conducted in a manner that was transparent, open, free and fair. Delta Central is a highly political terrain, and the peaceful and credible conduct of this exercise has once again demonstrated that democracy is alive and strong within our party. The outcome of today’s primary reflects the true will of our delegates and party faithful across the eight local government areas of Delta Central. I wish to specially thank the Executive Governor of Delta ...

By EgbemaVoice  The Delta State Government has commenced the disbursement of the 2025 scholarship awards to children of deceased civil servants and students living with disabilities across the state. The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Godfrey Enita, said the exercise followed the approval of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. According to the statement, the disbursement exercise will run from Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to Friday, May 29, 2026. The board explained that the scholarship scheme was designed to support children of deceased civil servants as well as students with disabilities in their academic pursuits, in line with the state government’s commitment to inclusive education and social welfare. Beneficiaries and members of the public seeking further clarification were advised to contact Patricia Olie on 0811 181 2898 for enquiries relating to children of deceased civil servants, while enquiries c...

PRESS STATEMENT EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR COLLECTION OF NDC EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORMS.  The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) hereby informs all aspirants and the general public that the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for the State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, and Governorship positions, earlier scheduled to close at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, 17th May, 2026, has been extended to 12:00 midnight on Sunday, 24th May, 2026. Screening of aspirants who have purchased and completed the Expression of Interest Forms will commence on Tuesday, 19th May, 2026, and will end at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 26th May, 2026. The collection and return of Nomination Forms for all screened and cleared aspirants will commence on Wednesday, 20th May, 2026, and close on Tuesday, 26th May, 2026.  All aspirants are required to ensure strict compliance with the deadline, as no extension will be granted beyond the closing date. However, the collec...

2026 SCREENING COMMITTEES AND APPEAL PANELS. By EgbemaVoice  Following the approved Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections by the National Executive Committee (NEC) at its 104th Meeting, the Interim National Working Committee (iNWC) hereby announces the publication of the under-listed members to serve as the Screening Committees and Screening Appeal Panels. This publication is in accordance with the Party's Guidelines and Timetable for the conduct of the 2027 General Election. Consequently, the total Number of aspirants expected to be screened are: 2,122 SHOA, 748 HOR, 198 Senatorial, 112 Gubernatorial and 1 Presidential.  For further inquiries, please contact the Member/ Organizing Secretary, Interim National Working Committee at our National Secretariat. The exercise will take place nationwide on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

By EgbemaVoice, Prominent APC leader in Delta State and respected political figure, Chief Michael Johnny, has called on party faithful across the eight local government areas of Delta South Senatorial District to come out in large numbers tomorrow and vote massively for Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas (JOT) in the APC senatorial primary election. Chief Johnny, widely regarded as a leader per excellence within the APC, described the primary election as a critical moment that will determine the political stability, unity, and future direction of Delta South. According to him, Delta South needs a detribalized leader with the capacity to unite people beyond ethnic sentiments and political divisions. He warned against leaders whose style of politics promotes ethnic division and unnecessary tension within the region. Advertising: Chief Johnny stated that Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has continued to distinguish himself as a leader who carries everyone along, irrespective...

2027: Itsekiri Nation Endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori For Second Term ...As Governor Bags Prestigious Royal Order Of Iwere By EgbemaVoice, The Itsekiri nation on Sunday, endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections, just as the Governor was conferred with the prestigious Royal Order of Iwere (ROI), the highest honour of the Itsekiri nation. The endorsement took place at the Olu Palace Ground in Warri during a grand reception organised by the Itsekiri nation in honour of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, with political leaders, traditional rulers, party faithful and prominent sons and daughters of the kingdom in attendance. The motion endorsing both leaders for re-election was moved by Chairman of the Planning Committee, Dr. Alex Ideh, who said continuity in leadership would further consolidate the gains already recorded at bot...

A MESSAGE OF PEACE, UNITY, AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF AROGBO By EgbemaVoice, My dear people of Arogbo—our respected elders, fathers, mothers, youths, brothers, sisters, and grandparents—I write this message with a sincere heart and deep concern for the peace, unity, and dignity of our community. I am not a politician, nor am I speaking from the position of supporting any particular individual or political interest. However, there comes a time when conscience, fairness, and genuine love for one’s people demand that we speak with wisdom, sincerity, and courage. Political differences should never become a reason for hatred, insults, mockery, bitterness, or coordinated attacks against one another. We may hold different opinions, support different interests, and stand on different sides of political conversations, but maturity and humanity require that we disagree with respect, restraint, and understanding. Elections are temporary, but our relationships as one peop...

By EgbemaVoice, Prominent Niger Delta Advocacy Group, the Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI has noted with concern a statement circulating under the name “Niger Delta Stakeholders Forum and Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities” containing a series of allegations, missive, baseless insinuations, and demands regarding the management of the Programme and its administrator, Chief Dennis Otuaro. The statement was signed by its national president Amb. Comrade Ozobo Austin said, "We consider it necessary to respond point by point to correct misconceptions, reject unsubstantiated claims, and keep the record straight in the interest of PAP beneficiaries, stakeholders, and the general public. "It is worthy of note that the PAP operates under strict federal financial regulations and is subject to routine audits by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, the Ministry of Finance, and other oversight bodies. All disbursements, including stipen...

By EgbemaVoice, The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday, May 14, 2026 upheld the conviction of George Turnah Alabh, a former Special Assistant to the erstwhile Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission, Dan Abia. At the Court of Appeal, Justice Peter C. Obiorah who read the lead judgment, dismissed Alabh's appeal and affirmed the judgment of the trial court on the grounds that he was properly served the charge sheet and that the charge was not an abuse of court processes despite the filing of a civil suit on the same case by him.  Justice Obiorah further noted that the prosecution proved the counts against the defendant that he failed and neglected to disclose his interest in Ashford Consult and Events Nig. Limited on the asset and declaration form he filled at the EFCC office when he was arrested and investigated for the offences of money laundering and obtaining under false pretence. Alabh was arraigned by the Economic and Financial ...

NAPAS Withdraws Planned World Press Conference After Niger Delta Leaders’ Intervention, By EgbemaVoice, The leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Scholarship Students Worldwide (NAPAS), under the leadership of its President, Comrade Johnny Ebimene, has officially withdrawn the proposed world press conference earlier scheduled for May 20, 2026. According to the student body, the decision followed appeals and interventions from respected leaders across the Niger Delta region regarding issues affecting the welfare of students under the Presidential Amnesty Programme scholarship scheme. Speaking on behalf of the organization, Comrade Johnny Ebimene stated that the planned world press conference had been suspended in consideration of ongoing engagements and assurances from the Amnesty Office. He further disclosed that the Presidential Amnesty Office has pledged to prioritize the welfare of scholarship students in order to sustain the core goals and objectives of the p...

By EgbemaVoice  The National Assembly Primaries Appeal Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Delta State has called on aggrieved aspirants and party members to formally submit complaints arising from Saturday’s House of Representatives primary elections conducted across the state. The committee said the move was part of efforts to strengthen the party’s internal democratic process and ensure fairness, transparency and credibility following the direct primaries that produced candidates for the ten federal constituencies in Delta State. Speaking on Sunday in Asaba on behalf of the five-member committee, the Chairman, Mr Chukwuemeka Ujam, said the party leadership remains committed to a transparent and credible process free from interference. Ujam who was flanked by members of the Committee, explained that all petitions, appeals and complaints relating to the conduct of the primaries would receive due attention in accordance with the party’s constitution, gu...

By EgbemaVoice  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary elections across the state, describing the exercise as a strong reflection of the unity, transparency and growing strength of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking shortly after casting his vote in his Ward, Okpe Local Government Area during the Okpe/Sapele/Ughelli Federal Constituency primary, Governor Oborevwori expressed satisfaction with the level of participation and the calm atmosphere that characterised the exercise. “You can see the peaceful manner in which the primary election for the House of Representatives in the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency was conducted. The people are happy, united and satisfied with the process,” he stated. Governor Oborevwori noted that the large turnout of party members demonstrated the growing accepta...

By EgbemaVoice  Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that internal unity and cohesion were the strength of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Governor Diri spoke on Saturday shortly after the party’s House of Representatives primary election at his Sampou/Kalama Ward 6 in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area. The exercise witnessed the endorsement by consensus of the incumbent Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Oforji Oboku, by 2,565 members of the party in the ward, including Governor Diri. According to the governor, “in Bayelsa, we have been able to bring the APC together, and we are acting as one family. What you have witnessed is being replicated across the other four federal constituencies in the state. The leadership of the party has worked tirelessly to ensure unity, avoid division, and position the party for success in the forthcoming general election.” The governor expr...

BORO DAY RALLY: IYC DEMANDS ACTION ON ABANDONED UDO-OFUNAMA ROAD, TORU-EBE STATE, WARRI DELINEATION COMPLETION By Egbemavoice  The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, has called on the Federal Government, Edo State Government, NDDC, and INEC to urgently address key issues affecting Ijaw communities in the Niger Delta. Speaking during the 58th Boro Day Rally held at the abandoned Udo-Ofunama Road in Ovia South-West LGA of Edo State, IYC Western Zone Chairman, Comrade Nicholas Igarama, described the road as “a painful representation of decades of neglect” affecting over 300 Ijaw communities in Edo State. The group demanded immediate reconstruction of the road, completion of ward delineation in Warri Federal Constituency, recognition of Ijaw traditional rulers in Edo State, and renewed consideration for the creation of Toru-Ebe State. “The Ijaw people are not second-class citizens in Nigeria,” Igarama stated, warning that continued neglect of oi...

Youth O’Clock Agenda 2027: Daniel Perela Picks House of Representatives Nomination Form, Declares Battle to Rescue Nigeria By EgbemaVoice  Under the dynamic and progressive leadership of Comrade Hon. Daniel Ezekiel Perela, aspirant for the House of Representatives, Warri Federal Constituency 2027, the Youth O’Clock Agenda has recorded another bold and historic milestone with the successful collection and submission of the nomination form worth ₦5 million. This marks not just the completion of a political process, but the beginning of a movement driven by vision, courage, and an unwavering commitment to rescue Nigeria and restore hope to the people—especially the youths, who remain the backbone of the nation’s future. Speaking on this significant achievement, the campaign leadership expressed profound appreciation to supporters both within Nigeria and across the diaspora, particularly members of the dedicated Youth O’Clock Campaign Team, for their steadfast l...

By EgbemaVoice, The Editorial Board of Info Daily Media Limited, publisher of Info Daily online newspaper, has condemned in strong terms the harassment of its Editor by a Benin-based Rev. Craig Omorotionmwan, General Overseer of Helpline Ministry International. A statement made available to newsmen in Benin City on Saturday by John Akpos, Chairman of the Board said the publication involving the clergyman is already in court hence he should desist from using operatives of the Nigeria Police Force to harass the journalist. The Editorial Board argued that the publication of which the journalist is invited by the Force Headquarters is already in court, urging the police to distance itself from the matter. The Board insisted that the publication of which it was reported that the Benin-based General-Overseer hypnotised a 27-year-old NYSC member was not fabricated, adding that the mother of the said girl "cried out to us and we reported it, and not just that we reported it, ...

Political News: ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday deferred the hearing of the suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election until Monday. This development came on a day the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which is listed as a defendant in the matter, failed to send legal representation to court. However, both former President Jonathan and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) were represented during the proceedings. While Jonathan, through his team of lawyers led by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, had already filed processes challenging the competence of the suit, a lawyer from the office of the AGF, J. D. Esho, told the court that the office had not yet received a copy of the originating summons. Esho disclosed that Jonathan had also sent the processes he filed in opposition to the suit to the office of the AGF. Although a registrar of the court confirmed that INEC was duly served...

By EgbemaVoice  The people of Ajakurama Town, in Egbema Kingdom, Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State, formally announce the final burial rites of two distinguished sons and revered icons of the community, Late Owasani Jacob Ogidigba Brasana and Late Derek Ogidigba Brasana, whose legacies remain deeply etched in the history and development of Ajakurama. Late Owasani Jacob Ogidigba Brasana was one of Ajakurama’s foremost early graduates and a pride of Egbema Kingdom. He graduated from the prestigious University of Ibadan in 1967, marking a remarkable academic milestone at a time when higher education was a rare achievement. He was widely celebrated as one of Nigeria’s finest football commentators, admired for his eloquence, brilliance, and passion for sports broadcasting. He passed on in 1970 and is survived by his beloved daughter, Tinate Feke, alongside grandchildren and extended family members. Late Derek Ogidigba Brasana, also a ...