Politics
Delta group protests Mutu’s 26-year reign as House of Reps member
Lawmaker representing Bomadi, Patani Federal Constituency of Delta State, in the House of Representatives, Nicholas Mutu, is facing rejection from his consistency.
A socio-political group under the aegis of Movement for the Rotation of Power in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency has protested the lawmaker’s presence in the House of Reps for 26 years, since 1999.
The group also known as Patani Agenda 2027, staged a peaceful protest to the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori demanding a shift in political representation of the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Led by Mrs Binaebi Keboh, the group marched to the Government House Asaba, lamenting that the long stay of one individual in the position has created political imbalance, underdevelopment, and marginalization of Patani communities.
“Our call today is not just political, it is moral. Patani has been sidelined for 26 years. The time has come to allow equity, fairness, and justice in our constituency,” Keboh said.
The group listed several alleged failures under Mutu’s long representation, including poor legislative visibility, absence of impactful bills, lack of strategic federal presence, and neglect of Patani LGA in constituency development projects.
Keboh, said the group supported Governor Oborevwori passionately during the 2023 elections and played strategic roles in stabilizing his mandate during legal litigations, adding that the constituency expects “fair political accommodation in return.”
Some other members of the movement, including, Chris Anthony, Pastor Avwoke Fredrick, Comrade Enai Barry, maintained that there is no major federal project to show for 26 years of representation. No notable road infrastructure, no industrial development, nothing meaningful for the youth. We cannot continue like this.
Key demands of the group include, the rotation of the Bomadi/Patani House of Representatives seat to Patani LGA in 2027, exclusion of Nicholas Mutu from the 2027 House of Representatives contest, direct intervention by Governor Oborevwori in zoning arrangements, warning to all political parties that fielding Mutu again may lead to electoral backlash and a recognition of Patani Agenda 2027 as a legitimate democratic movement.
The group maintained that the movement is “peaceful but determined” and warned that any attempt to retain the seat in Bomadi LGA could spark resistance at the polls.
In his response, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Johnson Erijo, who addressed the protesters on behalf of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assured the people of Bomadi/ Patani federal constituency that all aspirants will be given a level playing ground to contest the position.
“One thing I can assure you is that everyone who wants to contest for any position in the 2027 election will be given a level playing ground. Even the President, Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will be subjected to the electoral processes,” he stated.
While commending the group for their solidarity and support to the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Tinubu, Prince Erijo also thanked members of the movement for conducting themselves in a peaceful manner and assured that all their concerns will get to the State Governor.
He urged them to continue to maintain peace in their federal constituency as the state government under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to ensure that Deltans enjoy the dividends of democracy.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Wike’s comment followed his expulsion from the party by the faction led by National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki.
Turaki had formally dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent party chieftains, including Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, SAN, Abdurahman Muhammad Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
He said their expulsion was aimed at sanitising the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the development on Friday, Wike dismissed the claim while assuring that he would continue to work with other party members in making PDP a relevant opposition party.
The minister spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting the Interchange bridge and road linking Gwarinpa with Jahi and direct to Katampe, Gishiri and Maitama.
He said, “Those that are factionalized are bound to leave the party, I’m still in PDP and you can see that not everybody has left.
“We still have good numbers and we will continue to work together and that’s what I have said to the party. Put your house in order because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that is losing.
“So those who are worried, we can work together to see how the party can remain a relevant opposition.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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