NATIONAL VIBES

Aniocha/Oshimili Peoples Mandate, a Socio-political group in Asaba, Delta State has commended the Judgment of the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba that declared the immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives Hon. Ndudi Elumelu as winner of the February 25 House of Representatives election in Aniocha/ Oshimili Federal Constituency in Delta State. The pro-good governance Organization, made up of professionals and businessmen across Aniocha Oshimili Federal Constituency, asserted that the Judgment of the tribunal was fair and well received by the majority of the people in the Federal Constituency. Recall that the Tribunal had on Monday, July 25, 2023 sacked Okolie of the Labour Party for not being duly nominated by his Party and uphold Elumelu, the runner up in the election as winner. Reacting, the Aniocha/Oshimili Peoples Mandate, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Chief Uzoma Okoh, Secretary, Pastor Michael Monye and Director ...

 The e victory of every contest is established by the celebration of the people. In every Electoral Contest, there are rules and regulations which made it impossible to cut corners where it is followed.  As the 2023 election was held, the electorate played their role, INEC conducted the process and declared a winner, but today the Tribunal according to law have declared the actual winner in terms of process, law and people’s choice. The National Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba had nullified the election of Mr. Ngozi Okolie of the Labour Party (LP) through the petition filed by the former House Minority Leader, on the ground that the LP candidate was not properly sponsored by the party.  With the unanimous judgement of all the three-member panel headed by Justice A. Z. Mussa in its ruling shows that is an overwhelming victory that cannot be overturn by any appeal. On arrival in his constituency, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu was greeted by large crowd who came to welc...

Members of the Delta Social Media Summit organizing committee have congratulated the the former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu on his victory at the elections petition tribunal. Members of the team led by Mr Ossai Ovie Success who paid a congratulatory visit to Elumelu at his country home said his victory at the tribunal brought joy to the people of Aniocha/Oshimili federal constituency and Delta State at large owing to his outstanding performance as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. They noted that Elumelu had distinguished himself over the years with his sterling leadership qualities which stood him out among lawmakers in Nigeria. Speaking, Ossai Ovie Success said the tribunal judgement was worth celebrating, considering the impact of Elumelu’s performance at the National Assembly, coupled with his wealth of experience and dexterity as a believer in the rule of law and as an advocate of constitutional democracy. He urged t...

   ....Its Victory for Democracy, Rule of Law - Elumelu  The election of Mr. Ngozi Okolie of Labour Party as member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives was on Monday nullified by the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Delta State. In about 107-page judgement that lasted over five hours, the three-member tribunal headed by Justice A.Z. Mussa, disqualified Okolie and consequently declared the runner up in the February 25, 2023 National Assembly election, Ndudi Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as winner. Elumelu, who is the immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, had in petition number EPT/DL/HR/06/2023, approached the tribunal, seeking to disqualify Okolie on the grounds that he was not properly sponsored by the Labour Party and that he did not resign his position as a public office holder. The tribunal agreed with the petitioners that the Second R...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has hailed the emergence of Senator (Dr) Olalere Kamorudeen Oyewumi as the Deputy Minority Leader in the Nigerian Senate as a recognition of capacity, saying Senator Oyewumi endearing leadership traits over the years is an asset that will drive opposition's quest to make the Nigerian Senate deliver for Nigerians. The Governor who described Senator Oyewumi as an experienced legislator and a good team player, said his new role has further strengthens convictions that the opposition parties in the Senate are prepared to lead the way for the progress of the country. While expressing confidence in the ability of Senator Oyewumi to leverage on his wealth of experiences in both public and private engagements over the years, Governor Adeleke through a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said he has no doubt that he (Oyewumi) will live up to the expectations of his new role. "I rejoice with Senator ...

…Harps on Love, Unity and Trust in God I congratulate the Muslim Faithful and indeed all Nigerians on this special celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. Indeed, the Eid-el-Kabir offers us eternal blessings, enduring lessons and a divine opportunity to bolster our trust, confidence and submission to the Will of the Almighty Allah in all our dealings. Despite the challenges we currently face, we must strengthen our hope in God and His ability to deliver us in difficult situations. We must uphold the demands of justice and fairness, reinforce the virtues of faith, selflessness, patience, tolerance, forgiveness and love for one another in our daily lives. I therefore urge us to leverage on the Eid-el-Kabir to strengthen our bond of unity, visit and share with one another in love and remain prayerful and steadfast in the onerous task of building a strong and united nation where all are secure, happy and prosperous. I wish Nigerians a Happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration Signed: Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu OON

…Urges Him to Continue to be a Blessing  It is with a heart full of joy and thanksgiving to God that I heartily felicitate with you, Your Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, on the occasion of your 60th birthday today. You are indeed a blessing, beacon of hope and succor not only to Delta State but also to humanity at large having made yourself available as a vessel in God’s hands in the mission to take our dear State to a greater height. Unarguably, your love, continued selfless service and unwavering commitment towards the wellbeing of the people earned you a place in history as the longest-serving Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and overwhelming election as the Governor of Delta State in the 2023 general elections. I urged you not to relent in your passion and commitment to the people and to remain a channel of blessing and joy by further applying your skills and uncommon vision towards the fulfillment of the lofty dreams ...