NATIONAL VIBES

By Admin The PDP Governors' Forum under the Chairmanship of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has  congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammed Mutawalle on the occasion of his 51st birthday. In a message dated February 28, 2020,  and signed by its Director General, Hon CID Maduabum, the Forum said: "51 years is remarkable in a person's life, and we therefore on this auspicious occasion, wish you good health and wisdom to continue your revolutionary approach to good governance in Zamfara State. "Indeed since you assumed office as Governor you have made a difference with respect to security, infrastructure and indeed all aspects of human development in Zamfara State. "As a PDP state we are delighted that God is using you to wipe out the tears of the people of Zamfara State.

A United Nations Peace Ambassador and Bayelsa born public analyst Arc ( Pastor) Miebi Bribena has faulted an alleged claim of character assassination by the embattled Deputy Governorship candidate of APC in November, 16, Governorship election, Senator Degi Biobarakumo-Eremienyo. Senator Degi, in a press statement by his media aide, Mr. Ebinimi Omubo published online alleged Arc Bribena of maligning his image while featuring on a popular current affairs programme on AIT- Focus Nigeria recently. He claimed that Senator Degi was accused of falsification and forgery of certificate while contesting for the position of councillorship in 1990. The media aide submitted that there was nothing of such as Senator Degi coasted home to victory without any challenge from his opponent Late Michael Inemo John. Reacting to the allegations through his counsel, Barrister Liborous Oshoma described the reports as frivolous and, as well figment of writer's imagination. He submitted that th

The People's Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) Wednesday held its first meeting under the leadership of Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The meeting, which lasted for about three hours, was held at Shehu Shagari House, the Sokoto state governor's lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. At its close, Gov. Tambuwal told journalists that the forum discussed matters of its national spread and development, how it would be strengthened to meet future political challenges and myriads of issues affecting the nation. Also, a communique issued by the forum and signed by Gov. Tambuwal, while congratulating the party "over the recent Supreme Court verdict", that brought Senator Diri Duoye and his Deputy, Senator  Lawrence Ewhruojakpo, to power, the forum applauded the apex court's Wednesday affirmation of the November 2019 Bayelsa State Gubernatorial Elections. While ushering Senator Duoye into the meeting and the Forum, the body, noted the communique

- Says it's no victor no vanquished Posted By Tony Okechukwu Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling was only affirmation of God's judgement, which paved the way for him to emerge victorious. Senator Diri also said that there is no victor no vanquished as the victory is for all Bayelsans regardless of party affiliation. A statement by his acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the triumphant Bayelsa governor as commending the courage and sagacity of the apex court Justices in affirming their earlier judgement of February 13, 2020. His words: "Once again, I describe myself as a miracle governor. So the Supreme Court just affirmed the judgement of the Almighty God, who made it possible for me to become the governor of Bayelsa State. "For me, there is no victor no vanquished as the victory is for all Bayelsans. It is not a winner takes all. "My message is that of reconciliatio

Governors on the platform of the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have enjoined the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, the electoral umpire - INEC and the various security agencies to ensure that they play impartial roles in the forthcoming gubernatorial  elections in Edo and Ondo States. The Governors also set up committees to address issues arising from the electoral act amendment and constitution review matters as well as illegal/arbitrary deductions from the federation account by the federal government. These and several other resolutions were arrived at when the Governors under the aegis of the PDP Governors Forum held its virtual meeting Saturday, first of August, 2020.  The meeting was presided over by the chairman, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, the Governor of Sokoto State with eleven other governors in attendance.  Below in part is the communique issued at the end of the meeting: COMMUNIQUE OF THE MEETING OF THE PDP GOVER

- APC planned protest. I am told of a planned protest by my party and i must express my disapproval. Reports reaching me is that the planned protest is actually a plot to cause instability and unrest in the state. The recent activities of my party supporters in the state reveals that the intentions of these young people is not to have a peaceful protest but an opportunity to revenge, destroy houses and properties belonging to members of the other party in the state, disrupt business activities, loot stores and shops, harass their owners and all those going about their lawful businesses, interrupt school activities and shot down every means of transportation in and out of the state. They have purposed to go to any length to distort the peace Bayelsans have enjoyed since the inauguration of Senator Douye Diri and his deputy. Though a member of APC Bayelsa, I  must state here that supporters of my party have shown times without number that they are violence prone and must

By Tony Okechukwu The national leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State Governor Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has sought the support of People's Democratic Party national leadership for the review of Kano governorship election petition at the supreme court. Senator Kwankwaso along with the PDP governorship candidate Engr. Abba K. Yusuf also known as Abba Gida Gida and other prominent PDP stakeholders from Kano state paid a solidarity visit to the national executive council in Abuja. Senator Kwankwaso appealed to the national working committee to as a matter of responsibility facilitate the process of the supreme court's review on the Kano election petition. He lamented that Kano people were robbed thier mandate through voter disenfranchisement and manipulation of judicial processes. Responding, the national chairman of the party Prince Uche Secondus, who was represented by his deputy Senator Suleiman Nazif said PDP has taken Kano as the major support base

The newly declared governor-elect of Bayelsa state, Senator Diri Duoye and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, have presented their certificates of return to the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with the party chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, declaring that there is no victor no vanquished in the November 16, 2019 gubernatorial electron in the state. Duoye and Ewhrudjakp headed straight to the Legacy House, Abuja to present their certificates to the party leadership soon after obtaining them at the from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Secondus admonished the Governor-elect to unite the people of the state as he also called on the people to support the new leadership.

In the aftermath of  the Monday, February 13, 2020 Supreme Court judgement on the November 2019 Gubernatorial Elections, the PDP Governors Forum, has congratulated the duo of Senator Diri Duruoye and Senator Lawrence Ewhruojakpo, on their emergence as Governor -elect and Deputy Governor- elect respectively of Bayelsa State. In a press statement signed by  the Director General of the Forum, Hon. CID MADUABUM, LL.M, the forum while congratulating Senators Duoye and Ewhruojakpo said: "Your victory is all the more remarkable as it reaffirms the fact that God is in charge of the affairs of men. It shows that the truth and the peoples will would ultimately triumph. This is a great victory for democracy and rule of law. "As we welcome you to the PDP Governors' Forum we ask God to give you the wisdom and strength to steer the ship of Bayelsa State aright. "We implore you to carry everyone along and run an inclusive government worthy of the ideals of the PDP Gover

Governor Dickson has unveiled 92 Housing units at Ayama, Yenagoa LGA. In his words, over 100hectres was acquired, compensation fully paid and estate built by the Dickson led Restoration Government. The 92 units comprise of 1,2&3 bedroom detached flats have already been allocated to deserving members of the public and mortgage arrangements have equally been concluded for further developments. In all, verifiable housing projects are over 3000 in number scattered across the state They include 26 units In Agbura, 16 units in Opolo, 20 duplexes at the new assembly quarters, 27 units in Ekeremor LGA, 26 in Aleibiri, 25 in Toru Orua, There are 16 duplexes for the judges quarters over 450 headmaster quarters across the state, including schools hostels and staff quarters.

The 2.6km dual carriage way with a width of 10m has been dreaded by previous administrations until because of the treacherous terrain but governor Dickson promised, saw and confronted the terrain. Today, the people of Epie/Atissa in Yenagoa LGA are grateful for the courageous feat. The Kpasia modern market which was commissioned today was equally Initiated and completed by the Dickson led Restora tion Government. It was named Henry Seriake Dickson Market by a resolution reached by the council of chiefs of Kpasia Community. The Kpasia Market aka Henry Seriake Dickson Market, is equipped with 336 shops with toilet facilities, security and perimeter fence. Governor Dickson has by this grassroots project earned the position of second governor ever in the history of Bayelsa State to have built a market for his people.

Governor Dickson today unveiled the Isaac Boro Express Way. The 12km dual carriage road which has been in use the past seven years being the major artery of the state capital, was a single lane road before the Dickson led Restoration Government assumed office in 2012. The governor who today commissioned the completed the 9.7km in length, equipped with one flyover, 23m wide, and spanning from Oxbow lake to Tombia Junction being the first phase of the road, stated that the dual carriage way and other roads constructed in the state, came at a great cost especially with the dwindling economy and would serve the people for a long time. The second phase is about 3km long comprising of another flyover at Tombia junction. The contract for the second phase has already been awarded to the same company that constructed the first phase, Julius Berger and the governor used the opportunity to call on the incoming government to advance the project as it was for the good of all. 'This

Posted By Tony Okechukwu  The 20 units 4bedroom semi detached duplexes equipped with central water control along Isaac Boro Express way, was handed over and received by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Kate Abiri on behalf of the Bayelsa State Judiciary. The premises can accommodate 40 structures,and a direct labour contract. Governor Dickson speaking stated that this isone of the projects he wanted to handover to the judiciary. He said he had desired a serene environment to become the official quarters of judges. The governor equally expressed that it was his hope that the buildings will not be sold nor arbitrarily allocated to individual judges. 'This is the official judiciary quarters where all judges in office will reside and return back to the judiciary after their service period.' An instrument transfering ownership of the estate to the judiciary was handed over to the Chief Judge of the state in line with the constitution of the Federal Republic of N

Governor Dickson Commissions the General Andrew Owoye Azazi security Centre.