Politics
Gov Oborevwori not moved by ill-motivated propaganda – Bureau Chief
…Says prudent management of resources, mega projects ‘ll be sustained
Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, will continue to pay priority attention to infrastructure development, quality healthcare, agriculture, education and other key sectors of the state economy through the ongoing implementation of his MORE Agenda.
Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the assurance in a statement on Saturday, while responding to a trending media propaganda by the spokesperson of the major opposition party in the state.
He said governor Oborevwori is a visionary leader, a meticulous planner and prudent administrator whose main objective is to build a virile economy, through various star projects across the three senatorial districts, adding that the ongoing implementation of the MORE agenda is already creating thousands of jobs and wealth for skilled and unskilled Deltans.
Dr Latimore stated that no amount of name calling, deliberate blackmail and media propaganda that would distract governor Oborevwori from doing the needful to Advance Delta, saying that loans and credit facilities obtained by previous administration were transparently spent to develop and upgrade infrastructure, upscaled socioeconomic development, and wellbeing of the People.
He pointed out that the immediate past governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, served the state meritoriously for eight years, noting that the state under him published annual financial reports in the official website of the state government, to enable citizens and stakeholders freely access the reports anywhere in the world.
Dr Latimore disclosed that the present administration under the leadership of governor Oborevwori neither violated the Nigerian Constitution nor acted illegally by repaying and servicing legitimate debts and credit facilities obtained legally by the previous administration, especially where the loans had been transparently utilized to develop infrastructure, and well-being of the people.
He assured that Oborevwori administration will continue to acknowledge the good governance strides of the immediate past governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, saying that the state financial resources was never used to prosecute the 2023 vice presidential ticket of the immediate past governor of the state.
He charged the spokesperson of the major opposition party in the state, to reflect on the ongoing END-BAD-GOVERNANCE nationwide protest, occasioned by the abysmal performance of the federal government under his party, and compare same with Delta State where the governor is allergic to loans and anti people economic policies, but rather supporting small and medium scale businesses though financial grants to fast track economic growth under the MORE Agenda.
“The Spokesperson of the major opposition party in Delta State, is obviously not abreast with the numerous achievements of governor Oborevwori.
“Constructive criticism anchored on accurate data and verifiable evidence is necessary to checkmate any government in power, Delta inclusive. However, misinformation, disinformation, fake news, deliberate blackmail and propaganda amounts to politics of bitterness.
“Obviously, the Spokesperson of the major opposition party goofed. His allegations amounts to frustration, occasioned by the landmark achievements of governor Oborevwori in the past fourteen months and counting.
“On a daily or regular basis, the media reported actions and inactions of the governor; contracts awarded, those completed and commissioned. Everything is in public domain, and accessible via Google search, and in all traditional and social media platforms.
“Well meaning Deltans are daily commending the governor over his prudent management of resources and for embarking on several job and wealth creation mega projects that is already impacting positively on the state economy.
“Since 1999, all states in Nigeria borrowed money from financial institutions and banks to fund major projects, and Delta is not an exception. Borrowed funds were deployed judiciously and the results abound across the three senatorial districts.
“Loans or credit facilities obtained by the previous administration were utilized transparently for the benefit of all Deltans and the state. This administration is comfortable with the achievements and economic advancement of the state under the immediate past governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.
“Governor Oborevwori will continue to repay and service debts legitimately owed by the State, and at the same time sustain good governance until Delta is rated number one economically. The MORE Agenda is designed to achieve uncommon results that would advance Delta beyond 2027.
“The highest debtor state in Nigeria is Lagos, where Mr President held sway as defacto leader, and the Delta Spokesperson of the major opposition party in Delta is aware of this development. Delta is moving forward.
“We don’t want to join issues with the opposition spokesperson, but it is crystal clear that his allegations amounts to mere propaganda, illogical, baseless and ill-motivated.
“All available records locally and internationally; including the National Bureau of Statistics, NBC, and the federal government Debt Management Office indicated that Delta state is solvent, and in good standing economically.
“Our amiable governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is working very hard to consistently position Delta in the front roll of fast developing states in Nigeria, and shall remain focused to deliver on his electioneering campaigns promises to the people,” Oghenesivbe assured.
Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye Esq, has raised concerns over the Senate’s reported rejection of the electronic transmission of election results.
The move, according to Melaye, is a clear endorsement of election rigging and an indication of a sinister plan to rig the 2027 elections.
In a statement on Friday, the former lawmaker criticized the Senate’s decision, stating that it undermines the credibility of the electoral process.
The African Democratic Congress, ADC chieftain, also stated that the move opens the door for electoral manipulation and fraud.
He further warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of results is a step backwards for democracy in Nigeria.
Melaye called on lawmakers and citizens to stand up against “this blatant attempt to undermine the will of the people and ensure that future elections are free, fair, and transparent”.
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said Nigerians have every reason to be mad at the Senate over the ongoing debate on e-transmission of election results.
Ezekwesili made this known on Friday when she featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ monitored by DAILY POST.
DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that aimed to compel the electronic transmission of election results.
Reacting to the matter, Ezekwesili said, “The fundamental issue with the review of the Electoral Act is that the Senate retained the INEC 2022 Act, Section 60 Sub 5.
“This section became infamous for the loophole it provided INEC, causing Nigerians to lose trust. Since the law established that it wasn’t mandatory for INEC to transmit electoral results in real-time, there wasn’t much anyone could say.
“Citizens embraced the opportunity to reform the INEC Act, aiming to address ambiguity and discretionary opportunities for INEC. Yet, the Senate handled it with a “let sleeping dogs lie” approach. The citizens have every reason to be as outraged as they currently are.”
Politics
Electoral act: Senate’s action confirms Nigeria ‘fantastically corrupt’, ‘disgraced’ – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the Senate’s refusal to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory, saying the move further exposes Nigeria as a fantastically corrupt and disgraced country.
Obi expressed his views in a statement shared on X on Friday, where he accused lawmakers of deliberately weakening Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He explained that his reaction came after a brief pause to mourn victims of a deadly tragedy in Kwara State, where over 150 people reportedly lost their lives.
“Let us first pray for the souls of the innocent Nigerians lost in Kwara. That painful incident is why I delayed responding to the shameful development surrounding our electoral system,” he wrote.
Describing the Senate’s decision as intentional and dangerous, Obi said rejecting mandatory electronic transmission was not a simple oversight but a calculated attempt to block transparency.
“The Senate’s open rejection of electronic transmission of results is an unforgivable act of electoral manipulation ahead of 2027,” he said.
According to him, the action strikes at the heart of democracy and raises serious questions about the true purpose of governance in Nigeria.
“This failure to pass a clear safeguard is a direct attack on our democracy. By refusing these transparency measures, the foundation of credible elections is being destroyed. One must ask whether government exists to ensure justice and order or to deliberately create chaos for the benefit of a few.”
The former Anambra State governor linked the post-election controversies of the 2023 general elections to the failure to fully deploy electronic transmission of results, insisting that Nigerians were misled with claims of technical failures.
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The confusion, disputes and manipulation that followed the 2023 elections were largely due to the refusal to fully implement electronic transmission,” he said.
He added that the so-called system glitch never truly existed.
Obi compared Nigeria’s electoral process with those of other African countries that have embraced technology to improve credibility, lamenting that Nigeria continues to fall behind.
“Many African nations now use electronic transmission to strengthen their democracy. Yet Nigeria, which calls itself the giant of Africa, is moving backwards and dragging the continent along.”
He criticised Nigeria’s leadership class, saying the country’s problems persist not because of a lack of ideas but because of deliberate resistance to meaningful reform.
“We keep organising conferences and writing policy papers about Nigeria’s challenges. But the truth is that the leaders and elite are the real problem. Our refusal to change is pushing the nation backwards into a primitive system of governance.”
Warning of the dangers ahead, Obi said rejecting electronic transmission creates room for confusion and disorder that only serves the interests of a small group.
He also recalled past remarks by foreign leaders who described Nigeria as corrupt, arguing that actions like this continue to justify those statements.
“When a former UK Prime Minister described Nigeria as ‘fantastically corrupt,’ we were offended. When former US President Donald Trump called us a ‘disgraced nation,’ we were angry. But our continued resistance to transparency keeps proving them right.”
Obi warned that Nigerians should not accept a repeat of the electoral irregularities witnessed in 2023.
“Let there be no mistake. The criminality seen in 2023 must not be tolerated in 2027.”
He urged citizens to be ready to defend democracy through lawful and decisive means, while also calling on the international community to closely monitor developments in Nigeria’s electoral process.
“The international community must pay attention to the groundwork being laid for future electoral manipulation, which threatens our democracy and development,” Obi stated.
He concluded by expressing hope that change is still possible if Nigerians take collective responsibility.
“A new Nigeria is possible but only if we all rise and fight for it.”
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