Austin Orette Rebukes NDC Leaders, Tells Peter Obi To Seek Residence Elsewhere

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, was on Friday told to seek residence elsewhere.

 

“Mr. Peter Obi should be made to understand that he has moved to a burning house and he should seek residence somewhere else. The NDC is a setup of corrupt and crooked politicians who are seeking to use his name to seek relevance. He must leave before dawn. This house is on fire.”

 

Delta South NDC Senatorial Candidate, Dr. Austin Orette, gave the advice in Owhelogbo, Isoko North Local Government Area.

 

“Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are. Peter Obi must not allow himself to be used to give aroma to the stench that NDC is brewing”

 

Frowning at what he called threat to lives and democratic process, Orette said Nigerians should never grant any iota of legitimacy to reprobates in Abuja.

 

“All the ills from insecurity to perennial poverty are as a result of the corruption of the ballot box as personified by the likes of the NDC leadership. If we are to cure these ills, we must remove these reprobates as leaders in our country.”

 

In a statement titled ‘’NDC leadership, corruption and threat to democratic process’’ Orette said the winners of the party’s primaries were being made to suspect ulterior motives on the part of the national officials because of their refusal to release the results.

 

“Whatever decision the leaders of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) are brewing must never be allowed to stand because it is a conspiracy against the people. Under normal circumstances, primary election results are released and candidates are enabled to start the campaign for the general elections. What the NDC is doing thwarts this process and is counter to logic.”

 

He lashed out at the national leaders of the party for constituting themselves into cogs in the wheel of progress in Nigeria.

 

“The leadership of the NDC has become outlaws and has become a criminal enterprise. The leaders must resign. They lack the capacity to lead. No one has the right to keep the citizens in the dark in a democracy. The current leaders of NDC must go. They are anti-democratic. They are everything that Nigeria does not need at this time. They do not have the right to withhold the results of an election.”

 

Orette, apparently angry, vowed to expose the wrongdoing of the leaders in court.

 

“What NDC leadership has done is criminal. They have violated the Electoral Act. I will be taking my case to court and the criminality will be established.”

 

He said he was not satisfied with the explanation given by the national leaders of the party.

 

“Democracy dies in silence. No one has the right to truncate the will of the people no matter how highly placed. Leaders should be made to understand that they cannot run roughshod over people in a democracy. No one who has behaved the way these folks have done should be allowed to rear their heads near corridors of power in any civilized society. It is the tolerance of this kind of behavior that has made Nigeria the laughing stock of Nations around the world and the most corrupt country in the world.”

 

He advised Nigerians not to tolerate criminality in high places.

 

“We should never tolerate criminality in high places. This is why we suffer. This is why a majority of Nigerians think corruption is normal and normalized of the Nigerian existence. These people have continued to violate our sacred obligations to each other. This nullification must not be allowed to stand. Any concession to this brigandage is surrender to perpetual slavery and tyranny under a click who worship at the altar of Baal. It is this process of decadence that brought all the ills we decry today to Nigeria.”

 

He also urged the party leaders to divest themselves of the toga of criminality they are wearing.

 

“It is my people who are sending me to Abuja. Abuja has no business to pick a leader contrary to the wishes of my people. All these so-called leaders must divest themselves of the toga of criminality they are wearing. If Peter Obi keeps silent in the face of this tyranny, it means the man in him has died and he has no right to ascend to the presidency. The good people of Delta South people must know this perfidy is the reason why there is no measurable development in our region. All those selected have no allegiance to the people of Delta south. This is why they forget the electorate as soon as they are sworn in. Their loyalty is to their godfathers in Abuja and they want nothing to do with the people of the region until another four years when they come back to resume their Ponzi scheme in the name of another rigged election.”

 

 

Canaanland Club Restates Commitment to Economic Growth, Tourism Development, Youth Engagement

.....Announces Date for International Ladies Golf Tournament

 

....Discloses Plans for Koko 10km Road Race, Koko 40km Cycling Open Championship

 

The Chairman of CanaanLand Golf & Country Club, Hon Felix Aganbi, on Thursday reaffirmed the club’s drive to position Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government, as a recognized destination for sports, tourism and recreation in Nigeria.

 

“We see a future where Koko becomes known not only for its history and strategic importance but also for hosting sporting events capable of attracting participants and visitors from across Nigeria and beyond.”

 

He also announced the hosting of an International Ladies Golf Tournament in 2027 under the auspices of the Lady Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN).

 

“The tournament is expected to attract lady golfers from various clubs across Nigeria, as well as participants from other West African countries.”

 

In a statement in Koko, Aganbi disclosed plans for the Koko Marathon (10KM Road Race) and the Koko Cycling Open Championship (40KM Individual Time Trial)

 

"We are engaging relevant sporting authorities regarding these initiatives."

 

Koko, Aganbi said, has all the ingredients to become a respected sporting destination.

 

"Koko possesses many natural advantages. The town is peaceful, accessible, scenic, and strategically positioned between Warri and Benin City. Its waterways, road networks, natural beauty, and calm atmosphere provide ideal conditions for sporting and recreational events. The community also enjoys a reputation for hospitality and peaceful coexistence, qualities that are increasingly important in hosting events of regional and national significance.”

 

He reiterated that the vision of the club places emphasis on economic growth, tourism development, youth engagement, and community visibility.

 

“Sporting events bring visitors who support hotels, restaurants, transportation providers, local vendors, artisans, and numerous small businesses. Sporting events also create positive media attention, attract investment opportunities, encourage infrastructure improvements, and provide meaningful engagement for young people. For Koko, these opportunities could translate into new economic activity, increased tourism, stronger local businesses, and a renewed sense of pride and identity.”

 

Aganbi assured that the management of CanaanLand Golf & Country Club would not relent in its efforts to provide necessary facilities in Koko.

 

“CanaanLand Golf & Country Club presently accommodates various sporting and recreational activities including badminton, table tennis and other social games. Our golf course is also nearing completion of its expansion towards a 72-Par Championship Standard Course. All major events would culminate within the Club, where participants, guests, dignitaries, and visitors would gather for hospitality, award presentations, networking, entertainment, and cultural showcases.”

 

He called on Nigerians to support the development of sports and tourism within Koko.

 

“What started as the development of CanaanLand Golf & Country Club is gradually creating opportunities to attract visitors, sporting enthusiasts, businesses, and investors into our community. We believe this momentum presents an opportunity that should be embraced and expanded for the benefit of Delta State. We also remain optimistic that, with collective effort and support, Koko can become a destination that brings pride, visibility, and economic benefit to the Warri Kingdom for many years to come.”

 

CNPP, CNCSOs Back Senate's Move To Arrest Mele Kyari, Urge Tinubu to Ensure Former NNPCL Boss Appears Before Investigators

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have thrown their weight behind the Senate Public Accounts Committee's decision to order the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, over his alleged repeated failure to honour invitations connected to ongoing investigations into audit queries raised by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation.

In a joint press statement issued on Thursday and signed by Comrade James Ezema, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the CNPP, and Alhaji Ali Abacha, National Secretary of the CNCSOs, the two umbrella bodies described the Senate's action as a significant step toward enforcing accountability in public office and strengthening democratic oversight institutions.

According to the statement, the Senate Committee's decision "represents a significant affirmation of the constitutional oversight powers of the National Assembly and sends a strong message that no public official, past or present, is above accountability under the law."

The organisations noted that allegations relating to the management of the nation's petroleum resources during Kyari's tenure have remained a major issue in public discourse for years, generating widespread calls for scrutiny and accountability.

The statement said, "For several years, numerous allegations relating to financial management, transparency, procurement processes, crude oil accounting, refinery rehabilitation expenditures, fuel subsidy administration, and other matters associated with the operations of the NNPCL under the leadership of Mallam Mele Kyari have dominated public discourse."

While emphasizing that the allegations remain subject to investigation and have not been proven, the groups stressed that the concerns have generated "widespread public concern and sustained demands for thorough, independent, and transparent scrutiny."

Expressing concern over the former NNPCL chief executive's reported failure to appear before lawmakers, the organisations described the situation as disturbing given the gravity of the audit issues under review.

"It is therefore disturbing that despite the seriousness of the audit queries reportedly identified by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation and despite repeated invitations by the Senate Public Accounts Committee, Mallam Kyari has allegedly failed to appear before lawmakers to provide explanations and clarifications on issues of significant public interest," the statement said.

The groups disclosed that available records indicate that the Senate Committee commenced detailed scrutiny of NNPCL accounts following audit observations covering multiple years and subsequently invited former officials, including Kyari, to assist lawmakers in resolving outstanding issues.

According to the statement, "Rather than providing the necessary cooperation expected of a former chief executive of a strategic national institution, the former NNPCL boss reportedly failed to appear before the committee on multiple occasions, culminating in the recent order directing security agencies to produce him before the lawmakers."

The CNPP and CNCSOs maintained that accountability remains the foundation of democratic governance and that all public officials must be answerable for their stewardship.

"Public officers entrusted with the management of national resources owe Nigerians a duty to account for their stewardship whenever called upon by constitutionally empowered institutions," the groups declared.

The organisations also raised concerns about public perceptions regarding the pace of investigations into allegations surrounding the management of petroleum resources, particularly by anti-corruption agencies.

"We are particularly concerned by the widespread perception among Nigerians that anti-corruption agencies, especially the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have not demonstrated sufficient urgency in investigating several allegations and concerns surrounding the management of the nation's petroleum resources during the relevant period," the statement read.

The groups, however, noted that whether such perceptions are justified or not, they highlight the importance of transparent and impartial investigations capable of restoring public trust.

"Whether such perceptions are justified or not, they underscore the need for transparent, professional, and impartial investigations capable of restoring public confidence in our institutions," they stated.

The organisations subsequently called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that all relevant security and law-enforcement agencies provide support for the enforcement of lawful directives arising from the investigations.

"Consequently, we call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to ensure that all relevant security and law enforcement agencies provide the necessary support required to enforce lawful directives issued in connection with the ongoing investigations," the statement said.

In one of the strongest portions of the statement, the CNPP and CNCSOs urged the Federal Government to explore international legal channels if credible evidence suggests that Kyari is outside Nigeria.

"Where credible information indicates that Mallam Mele Kyari is outside the country and unavailable to honour the summons of constitutionally empowered authorities, the Federal Government should explore all lawful international cooperation mechanisms available under Nigerian and international law, including engagement through INTERPOL and relevant bilateral arrangements, for the sole purpose of securing his appearance before competent investigative and oversight authorities," the groups stated.

The organisations emphasized that their demand should not be interpreted as a declaration of guilt against the former NNPCL chief.

"Our position is not a declaration of guilt. Rather, it is a demand for accountability, transparency, and respect for democratic institutions," they said.

The statement further stressed that "every citizen, regardless of status, influence, or former office held, must be prepared to answer legitimate questions regarding the management of public resources."

The CNPP and CNCSOs also called on the Senate Public Accounts Committee to remain professional and impartial in the discharge of its constitutional mandate while urging anti-graft agencies to diligently investigate all outstanding financial queries and audit observations.

"The CNPP and CNCSOs therefore urge the Senate Public Accounts Committee to remain steadfast, professional, and non-partisan in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities," the statement said.

The groups added that anti-corruption agencies, including the EFCC, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and other relevant institutions, must ensure that "all allegations, audit observations, and financial queries concerning the management of public resources are diligently investigated and appropriately resolved in accordance with the law."

Concluding their statement, the organisations argued that Nigerians deserve full disclosure and accountability from those entrusted with public resources.

"The Nigerian people deserve full transparency. They deserve answers to all legitimate audit queries. They deserve accountability from all who have managed public resources on their behalf," the statement concluded.

Oriire Kidnap: Oyo City Boy Movement Director, Onireti Donates Medical Supplies To Esinele Community, Supports Oyedokun’s Family With ₦1m, Schorlarships

The Director of City Boys Movement in Oyo State, Hon. Olufemi Onireti, has donated medical equipment and other healthcare supplies to the people of Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The donation was made during a condolence and solidarity visit to the community following the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in the area.

Speaking during the visit, Onireti expressed optimism that the kidnapped teachers and pupils would soon regain their freedom, noting that government authorities were actively working to secure their safe return.

He urged residents to remain hopeful and prayerful, assuring them that efforts by security agencies and relevant stakeholders were yielding positive results.

"We have the assurance that the teachers and pupils will return in peace. Government is working tirelessly to ensure their safe release. We are here to identify with the people of Esinele and to support the community in this difficult period," he said.

An emotional moment occurred during the visit when Hon. Olufemi Onireti was overwhelmed with emotion and broke down in tears while addressing mothers and relatives of the abducted teachers and pupils.
Struggling to hold back his emotions as some of the women wept openly, Onireti assured them that their loved ones would return safely.
He urged them not to lose hope, stressing that the government and security agencies were doing everything possible to secure their release.
"Your children will return in peace. We share in your pain, and we will continue to pray and support you until they are reunited with their families," he said, drawing further tears from many members of the gathering.

Onireti added that the medical supplies donated to the community would improve access to basic healthcare services and provide relief to residents.

As part of the visit, the City Boys Movement director also presented a cash donation of ₦1 million to the family of late Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers affected by the tragic incident.

He further announced scholarship awards for the late teacher's sons, Oyedokun Abiodun and Samuel Oyedokun, to support their educational pursuits.

The Elesinele of Esinele, High Chief Tajudeen Abioye, commended both the Federal and Oyo State Governments for their interventions and support since the unfortunate incident occurred.

He specifically appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde for their concern and commitment toward resolving the situation.

According to the traditional leader, government emissaries who have visited the community assured residents that efforts were ongoing to secure the release of the abducted teachers and pupils.

Abioye, however, appealed to the authorities to intensify and expedite actions aimed at ensuring the victims regain their freedom without delay.

"We appreciate the Federal and State Governments for standing by us during this difficult time. We have received assurances from government representatives that the teachers and pupils will be released. We appeal that all necessary steps be taken to hasten their return to their families," he said.

The visit brought hope and encouragement to residents, as community leaders and stakeholders continued to seek the safe return of the abducted teachers and pupils while supporting affected families.


E-signed:

Olufemi Onireti,
Director,
CBM, Oyo State.
June 10, 2026

Tunde Aganbi for Burial at Koko

 

The remains of Elder Emmanuel Tunde Oludewa Aganbi will be buried in his Koko hometown in Delta State, a top member of the family said Monday morning.

A younger brother to the late respected member of the board of trustees for the Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club, Hon. Felix Aganbi, confirmed this to news men in Koko.

Elder Emmanuel Tunde Aganbi passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Abuja, just a few weeks before his 74th birthday.

Felix Aganbi said the burial of Elder Aganbi would come up on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Koko, Warri North Local Government Area.

He praised Elder Tunde Aganbi for his contributions to the Itsekiri nation and the business community.

He also applauded Elder Aganbi for his unique leadership style, deep commitment to the  community and untiring efforts at building and sustaining the unity of the family.

"Elder Emmanuel Tunde Aganbi served God and humanity to the end."

The funeral program, according to the family will kick off with a Service of Songs on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Christiana Aganbi Hall, Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club.

“An Open-Air Service and interment will follow on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Canaan land Golf Course and Country Club while a memorial golf tournament and traditional burial rites are scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2026 in Koko, Warri North Local Government Area" he added. 

 

Credit: Hon. Felix Aganbi

 

 

 

Chris Iyovwaye’s governorship bid receives backing

......Surprise awaits APC, says Akpederin

 

......Insists Deltans living in squalor, deprivation on all fronts

 

Prominent Delta lawyer, Kingsley Akpederin, on Monday said Chris Iyovwaye’s quest for the Government House Asaba is to usher Delta State into a glorious dawn.

 

“We thank God that Deltans now have the opportunity to get a Governor that would drastically move from the trajectory of the recent past. Deltans with Chris Iyovwaye will now know how a state government can get back their ailing or dead industries so jobs would be surplus. Deltans would soon generate and distribute their own electricity that is affordable. And with Chris Iyovwaye, the state would be an interested player in securing every part of the state with a vibrant Forest Guard (among other security plans) that protects all forests and farmlands of the state including all areas which appear to be ungoverned.”

 

He also described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), governorship candidate as the surprise package of the 2027 elections in Delta State

 

“In 2023, many political pundits dismissed Peter Obi. They labeled his support as just social media based. Now, there is hardly any move that the ruling party makes today that is not influenced by the pole position of Peter Obi. Many Deltans do not know Deacon Chris Iyovwaye. But those around the Peter Obi Movement otherwise known as the Obidient Movement have known him from 2023 as a bulwark in Delta State in the struggle to do things differently in Nigeria led by Peter Obi. That was why without so much noise, he became the front runner in the contest for the governorship ticket of the platform of Peter Obi and associates. In the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), he is known all over Nigeria. Whoever therefore does not take the candidacy of Deacon Chris Iyovwaye seriously should better think again and prepare to realign with him as he would soon prove to be the surprise package of the 2027 Elections in Delta State.”

 

Akpederin told journalists in Asaba that the masses under a free and fair election will reject the ruling party in Delta State.

 

“Deacon Chris Iyovwaye and his teaming supporters will create an upset in the coming elections in Delta State. As Omo Agege, Victor Ochie, Prof. Pat Utomi, Dr. Austin Orette, and several other progressive political leaders stand firmly with Deacon Chris, who is positioned to mobilize the vast majority of the youths and women of the state, he is surely the candidate to beat in the coming elections in Delta State. Some analysts, especially of the ruling party, limit themselves to the past. They are oblivious of the fact that many Deltans have been regretting the absence of a strong candidate that represents a departure from how things have been done in Delta State.”

 

He said the majority of the people are groaning under the heavy burden of poverty.

 

“How can the ultimate performance or report card of the government of a state that has  allocations from the Federation Account that is four times what most other states receive, be roads and a few bridges? How can a state whose internally generated revenue is thrice or more of most other states pay the same minimum wage to its workers as other states when the cost of living in Delta State is far higher than that of most other states?

 

According to Akpederin, the people of Delta State have appeared like strangers in their own land for a long time now.

 

“The National leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress did not find it difficult to concur with the overwhelming decision of the membership of the party in Delta State that voted nearly one way for Deacon Chris Iyovwaye to be the gubernatorial flag bearer of the party in Delta State. This is because Deacon Chris has been prepared to lead the Delta people's takeover of their state. For a long time now, the people of Delta State have appeared like strangers in their own land. Poverty has made the vast majority of the people of Delta State to be low in confidence in speaking about the affairs of their state. But now, with Deacon Chris, many people would soon come out of the trenches to demand to take their state back. Now that the good people of Delta State have this kind of a selfless but fully prepared personality to serve them, their spirit rises for action. For how prepared Deacon Chris is, in a few weeks, most Deltans will start feeling the fresh air that this specially incubated and prepared personality will bring.”

 

Akpederin lamented the cost of servicing numerous godfathers and political old horses.

 

“Deacon Chris Iyovwaye is fully prepared for the task of resetting Delta State. He is prepared to take the state from the firm grip of numerous godfathers and political old horses that are serviced with a huge chunk of what the state gets from both Federation Account Allocation and internally generated revenue. He is prepared to get the wealth of Delta State for the benefit of the people by industrializing the state and building infrastructure that would support agriculture, manufacturing and the state economy generally. We cannot be a rich state and yet have the people living in squalor and deprivation on all fronts.”

 

Credit: Henry Ovie

Uduaghan distances self from "focus more on kitchen duties" story

 

The Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, has distanced himself from a story credited to him by Daily Post Media.

 

Uduaghan in a statement in Abigborodo accused the newspaper of spreading misinformation, misleading readers and attempting to damage his reputation.

 

“I have so much respect for the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. I also know her importance in the country.”

 

The Warri High Chief stressed on accurate attribution and responsible journalism.

 

“Journalism is the practice of the art of the specific. I have no connection with that video and news story.”

 

Uduaghan promised to lodge a lawsuit over false attribution.

 

He also asked the management of Daily Post Media to immediately pull down the news story or update it with the proper attribution.

 

Credit: Henry Ovie

 

Abuja Fever: A Disease of Power, Greed, and Political Manipulation

 By Dr Austin Orette

 

Since the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election of May 29, I have been ruminating on one troubling question: Why are party officials withholding the results of the primary election? Whose interests are these leaders serving?

 

It is wrong to keep the people in darkness. Democracy is founded on transparency, accountability, and respect for the will of the people. In a true democracy, the collective choice of citizens must prevail over the pecuniary interests of an elitist minority.

 

During my reflections, I arrived at a disturbing observation. Since the advent of the present democratic dispensation, it has become increasingly rare for an incumbent to lose an election, regardless of poor performance. This statistical anomaly suggests that, in many cases, what takes place in Nigeria is not an election but a selection.

 

These selections have produced a class of individuals who accumulate enormous power at the expense of the very people who voted for them. Elections have increasingly become cultural rituals in which the will of the people is subordinated to the whims of a privileged few. These individuals have evolved into political godfathers who trample upon the rule of law and make a mockery of the democratic process.

 

If party leaders believe they possess the authority to handpick candidates, why organize primary elections at all? They could simply announce their preferred candidates and spare the people the charade.

 

Since the refusal to release the results of the primary election, many individuals have been making pilgrimages to Abuja. Why? Are they attempting to negotiate the mandate of voters in exchange for the preferences of unelected party power brokers?

 

Who are these party leaders? How did they become leaders? It is increasingly evident that many of them were themselves selected rather than elected. Consequently, they remain accountable not to citizens but to their political benefactors.

 

This is why we continue to suffer. Their loyalty is to Abuja, not to the people. They cannot rock the boat because they are products of the very system they seek to preserve. Their mission is to recruit new acolytes who think alike and who will perpetuate the same culture of obedience to power rather than service to the people.

 

This is not democracy. Under the rubric of democracy, transparency is indispensable, and the rule of law is supreme. The absence of these values has nurtured the decay that now afflicts our nation. Progress remains elusive because we continue to drink from the toxic brew served in the dirty vessels of failed leadership.

 

Many of those who should be champions of development have instead become champions of decadence. Under such leadership, every essential public service has been compromised. The hospital in my village has become little more than a mortuary. Electricity is a luxury. Criminals parade our streets with impunity, sometimes in the company of politicians, taunting ordinary citizens because they, like their selected patrons, believe themselves to be above the law.

 

Politicians now negotiate and hobnob with armed robbers and kidnappers. Nothing appears sacred anymore. The moral foundations of society are steadily eroding. We have all become infected with what I call Abuja Fever—a disease of power, greed, and political manipulation that demands the sacrifice of truth, justice, and the people's mandate.

 

 

Dr. Austin Orette, NDC Delta South Senatorial Candidate, Writes From Owhelogbo In Isoko North Local Government Area