NATIONAL VIBES

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives is shocked and grieve-stricken by the news of the death of media pioneer, nationalist, statesman and Patriarch of the Dokpesi family, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom). High Chief Dokpesi was a highly resourceful, respected and accomplished entrepreneur, very brilliant, humble and insightful touch bearer; a remarkable philanthropist, who remained steadfast towards the unity, stability and development of our nation and served as a source of inspiration to many especially the younger generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.  As a pioneer in the media industry, High Chief Dokpesi used his array of media houses under the Daar Communication, including the Africa Independent Television (AIT), Ray Power FM and Faaji FM to promote access to information, enhance good governance, educational activities, private entrepreneurship as well as showcase the rich cultural heritage of our nation, Nigeria and ...

 Today, at the Asaba Electoral Tribunal, the judges  have granted the petition of the Man of Destiny, Rt  Hon Ndudi Elumelu, PDP House of Representatives candidate representing Aniocha-Oshimili Federal Constituency and our great party, the People's Democratic Party the right to inspect INEC electoral materials including ballot papers and results sheets used during the just concluded National Assembly Election in Aniocha and Oshimili local government areas.  Rt Hon Ndudi Elumelu has challenged the compromised election results that declared the labour party unpopular candidate, Ngozi Okorie as winner and prayed the tribunal to mandate INEC to submit the electoral materials for inspection, verification of result sheets and recounting of the ballot papers. Today, the petition of the Rt Honourable Member and PDP has been granted by the tribunal. There is hope that the evidences of rigging and over voting will be uncovered as the INEC materials shall be inspected and verif...