muhammaduyusufu: This we already know. They back Anioma state, but do not back Anioma state being placed in the SE.
They support his bill which seeks to create Anioma as a south east state. They are not alone.
Here is another Ndokwa group
NATIONAL PRESS CONFERENCE OF NDOKWA TALENTS 5th July, 2024 Obiaruku Ukwuani LGA
The Ndokwa Talents hereby officially rejects the position of the Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU), urges support for Anioma State Creation.
The apex Talents body of the Ndokwa People, hereby pass a VOTE OF CONFIDENCE on Most Distinguished Nigerian Senator PRINCE NED NWOKO and supports the creation of ANIOMA STATE as the 6th State of South East Geo-political zone to foster political and economic balance.
Anioma State Creation is a great move as it's a channel that will bring unity and make historic corrections on marginalised people of both South East Geo-political zone and Delta North.
The Anioma State bill as sponsored by Most Distinguished Nigerian Senator Prince Ned Nwoko is done out of experience, intelligence and zeal aimed at improving the living standards of the good people of Anioma
Ndokwa Talents believes that Anioma People do not have any problem with any part of Nigeria, so could be a part of any Geo-political zone.
Ndokwa Talents believes that the larger parts of Anioma Nation are people with origin traceable to the South Eastern parts of Nigeria. This position is also proved during the Nigerian Civil War as Anioma Nation was greatly affected with many lives lost and properties destroyed, the effect is still very visible till date.
Ndokwa Talents believes that the creation of Anioma State in the South East Geo-political will further bring the "Bia" Speaking People that have cultural and traditional ties together.
Ndokwa Talents believes that the creation of Anioma State in South East Geo-political zone will further help to douse the agitations in the South East Geo-political zone and bring lasting peace to the region.
Ndokwa Talents supports the creation of Anioma State undermining the region it will belong to as Anioma People have not been adequately carried along in the present South South and Delta State.
Ndokwa Talents in strong terms rejects and faults the submission and stand of the NNU which opposed the creation of Anioma State in South East geopolitical zone. Ndokwa Talents believes that the stand of the NNU is rooted in Political disparities and did not reflect the true wishes and aspirations of the people of Ndokwa Nation.
Ndokwa Talents believes that few people who are opposing the Anioma State Creation in the South East Geo-political zone are people who do not have the interest of Anioma People at heart, [/b]Anioma has been parts of Midwestern Region, Bendel State and now in Delta State but with nothing to write home about save being used and dumped and marginalised. Anioma Nation is facing the biggest impact of Herdsmen Menace, but the Delta State government and South South Geopolitical zone have never stood to help us fight the criminal herdsmen.
[b] It's the prayers of the Ndokwa Talents that parts of Anioma People scattered all over Rivers State, Delta State and the Edo state be brought back with the Delta North senatorial district to form Anioma State.
Its our believe that the Ndokwa People and Talents will be better off with Anioma State in South East Geo-political zone. The Ndokwa Talents having gone round Ndokwa Nation, celebrating the cultures and traditions of Ndokwa People over the years can boldly say that the Ndokwa and South Eastern People have same Cultures and Traditions.
Ndokwa Talents have not also been carried along in Empowerments, Sponsorship and Engagements of Talents in Delta State and believes it has been so because of tribal sentiments where other parts of the State are adequately carried along. It is the believe of Ndokwa Talents, that with the creation of Anioma State in the South East Geo-political zone, Ndokwa Talents will get the needed attention and lots of Talents will be saved to preserve, promote and protect our identity and Cultural Heritages. Anioma State as part of the South East zone will ensure equity, it will address the despicable issues of marginalization.
Part of the agitation in the South East by Biafran groups is based on political marginalization and unequal distributions of political structures. Anioma State is the justice of salvaging the situation and will help to address the agitations in South East region and bring peace, unity and progress in the Nation
The Ndokwa Talents hereby support Senator Ned Nwoko to work for the actualization of Anioma State, calling on all well meaning Nigerians to support the creation of Anioma State
It is not a crime to seek for our own State, every political leader and well meaning citizen of Anioma should come out openly to support the FREEDOM OF ANIOMA People, Do not be afraid of what you will loose in Delta State Government because what Anioma People will benefit in Anioma State is far above anything you could be in Delta State. Everyone must refused to be used in fighting against the FREEDOM OF ANIOMA PEOPLE.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, permit me to thank you all for coming and to assure you that posterity will not forget you for joining the agitation to give the Anioma People Freedom. Let it be known today that we Ndokwa People wholeheartedly supports the Creation of Anioma State in the South East Geo-political zone. The creation of Anioma State will bring greater opportunity to Ndokwa People and allow the use of our natural resources for the development of our lands.
Ndokwa Talents is also using this opportunity to appeal to the Most Distinguished Nigerian Senator Prince Ned Nwoko to support Ndokwa Talents Organisation financially and otherwise, being the husband of Super Star Regina Daniel Nwoko, we believe he can help improve Talents development in Ndokwa Nation.
Signed. Mst Snr Comr Prince Kay Emeke Enuenwosu President General (Ndokwa West LGA)
Comr Emuji Peter National Secretary (Ukwuani LGA)
Gloria Ugbomah National Treasurer (Ndokwa East)
Chief Rich Kay Enuenwosu President Custom Night Entertainment
The summit which was attended by hundreds of representatives from communities in the LGAs of Ukwuani and Ndokwa east and west, discussed issues ranging from economic to political emancipation of their people. It also endorsed Sen Nwoko's Anioma state bill.
The Ndokwa Ukwuani Youth Summit has brought to light the collective aspirations and needs of the Ndokwa and Ukwuani communities. Their support for the creation of Anioma State and the articulated demands for employment, empowerment, reliable electricity, good roads, and clean water reflect a strong desire for development and a better quality of life. The summit serves as a clarion call to the government and relevant stakeholders to address these issues promptly and effectively.
The Ndokwa Ukwuani Youth Association (NUYA) today convened a Youth Summit for Ndokwa Youths which brought together hundreds upon hundreds of young leaders and representatives from various communities within Ndokwa Nation.
The summit was chaired by the President General of NUYA, Chief Ifeanyi Kingsley Enuenwosu aka Chief Sen Rich Kay, served as a platform to discuss pressing issues, propose solutions, and unify their stance on significant regional matters.
SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF ANIOMA STATE
One of the primary resolutions from the summit was the unanimous support for the proposed creation of Anioma State.
The youth believes that the creation of Anioma State would bring about better governance, equitable resource distribution, and enhanced development for their communities.
According to Chief Sen Rich Kay, this new state would cater to the unique needs and aspirations of the people in the Ndokwa and Ukwuani areas, fostering a sense of identity and pride. We will be led by those who are our own. Chief insisted.
COMMUNITY REQUESTS AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
The summit highlighted several critical areas where the Ndokwa and Ukwuani communities require urgent attention and intervention:
Employment Opportunities The youths emphasized the dire need for job creation. Unemployment remains a significant challenge, leading to socio-economic issue
Chima Udoye wins Nigerian Idol Season 9 Udoye was presented with N30 million, a brand new SUV, DStv Explora and other exciting prizes.
Chima Udoye has been crowned the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 9.
After months of competing with some of Nigeria’s best performers and vocalists who auditioned for the ninth season of Nigerian Idol, Udoye was crowned the winner of this year’s edition at the finale on Sunday night.
The live show started with the top 10 contestants taking to the stage to perform John Legend’s “Glory.” The past winners’ performances immediately followed.
Progress, the Nigerian Idol Season 7 winner, performed alongside the Bigi Idol winner. Victory Gbakara, the Nigerian Idol Season 8 winner, performed an original he wrote before his finale. The night became more interesting with performances from guest performers such as Chike and Simi and then the top three finalists. Soon after, the winner, Udoye, was crowned.
Udoye is known for his onstage charisma and vocal talent, which have left the judges 9ice, Omawumi, and Ric Hassani speechless with every performance.
During the finale performances, Omawumi pointed out that he competed with himself, which is a true testament to his rise on the show, which shows how much he’s capable of going beyond the boundaries of the competition.
Specialising in jazz and soul music, Udoye revealed at the show’s beginning that he hopes to showcase his vocal prowess and use the Nigerian Idol platform to inspire others. Twelve weeks later, he’s crowned the winner.
During her speech at the finale, Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content & Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, commended Chima as the emerging winner while highlighting his resilience in achieving this position.
Udoye was presented with N30 million, a brand new SUV, DStv Explora, and a one-year premium subscription. The grand prize also includes a music deal and a music video.
Melagros: COMRADES, this is one of the reasons why Nigeria is suffering from acute hunger. Imagine a village is surrounded by these guys, how can the villagers go to farm? Even the Emirates must succumb to their dictate for peace to reign
The federal government is not doing enough in its fight against insecurity, you keep treating these guys with kids gloves, a day is coming that these guys will make an effort to takeover the affairs of the government as in the case of Sudan and other countries
Sometimes I shake my head in disbelief when some Internet users say; insecurity is a nothern headache, Niger Delta militancy was a Nigerian problem, UGM is a Nigerian problem, Oduduwa Republic Fight is a Nigerian problem, Banditry and Bokoharam are also a Nigerian problem, insecurity is an ill-wind that does no good to anyone. For instance, if these guys successfully takeover the government, if our political elites emigrate; what will be the fate of a common man left behind?
Last last, we go say, may God save us!
you should be shaking your head at your gullibility. Does those environment look anywhere like East?
ZIAZI: Ehen! Better person.😂 Let me make this very simple. If you swear an affidavit saying you've resigned or ceased to be a member when your membership was not terminated by resignation, failure to pay party dues, etc. Then that's manifestly untrue.
The right way is to resign and then on oath state same to be true. One comes before the other. An affidavit is not a resignation letter. Do you get?
On the APC/PDP Constitution matter. I make reference to them because even the Constitution recognises them in Section 223(1)(2) of the CFRN 1999 as amended. They prescribe rules that members MUST follow. The CFRN is not against it.
Again, since the APC/PDP Constitutions draw validity from the Constitution, the Constitution remains supreme.
Currently, there is no conflict as it concerns the laws of the parties above and the Constitution.
And contrary to what you've said, it is not totally a constitutional issue or how would you determine whether or not a person is a member of a political party without referring to that party's constitutional provision on membership?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LS_VTc7YBo?si=2fGACS7RELMWe4nN They were welcomed by APC in a massive rally wherein the Rivers APC chairman publicly declared they had defected to the APC. Whoever adviced them to defect finished them kpatapata. Evidence are everywhere.
ZIAZI: In response to your first paragraph, judgement was not given in the case. An interlocutory order was made. Interlocutory orders are different from judgement.
And to your second argument, I'd say that you somewhat contradicted yourself. If you say the Affidavit might not be sufficient evidence that they joined APC, then how is it evidence that they left PDP? If you say it is proof that they left PDP, then where did they go to?
The case Will be difficult to withdraw. Justice omotosho already gave far reaching orders including nullifying the budget.
Moreover, who told you withdrawing the case will invalidate the affidavit. The affidavit remains in the court record, seperate from the suit. Defections do not require letters from your party. Once the house or senate reads your defection letter, you are deemed to have joined another party. An affidavit deposed in court and published in a national daily is more valid than the APC card and defection letter.
APC testimony is lame, provided they did not file counter affidavit when supposed unknown people claimed membership of their party, published it in a national daily and a ruling was delivered on that basis, while they held rallies to welcome them.
I didn't say the affidavit won't be enough to determine they joined APC, I said it might not be enough.
ZIAZI: Because of Rivers State politics, everyone has now been called to the Nigerian Bar as a lawyer. Just take a look at you mixing up issues with bitter sentiments and emotions.😂😂😂
Before enlightening you as I always do, I want to confirm if it wasn't the same you that jubilated when Justice Wali of the SHC gave a judgement when he had no jurisdiction to do so? You are simply a pained hypocrite.
First, you just wasted your time attacking Justice J.K Omotosho for naught. If them bring defamation suit for your head now, you go dey scream blue murder.
The affidavit you highlighted had absolutely nothing to do with J.K Omotosho.
The affidavit was presented before Justice Okorowo of the FHC, Abuja and not Justice Omotosho as you have claimed. The affidavit was presented in 2023 and Okorowo's order was made in 2023.
Omotosho's order came exactly on the 22nd day of January 2024. These are two different cases.
On the issue of affidavit, the law is that it is a statement of declaration of facts under oath. I agree with you on that. However, the court has held in the case of Agbaje v. Ibru Sea Food Ltd (1972) 7 NSCC 388 that affidavit is evidence which a court can act on unless matters of facts stated therein are manifestly untrue.
In the light of the preceding paragraph, PDP and APC have come out to support Hon. Amaewhule openly that there was no defection. These are the major parties involved. Can it not be said that the facts therein are manifestly untrue? Dey play!
Again, are you aware that it was Amaewhule who instituted that matter before Justice Okorowo? Are you also aware that he can decide to withdraw the matter and everything would die a natural death? He will only be liable for cost.
PLEASE STOP MASQUERADING YOUR IGNORANCE OF LEGAL ISSUES AS KNOWLEDGE.
withdraw the case? You must be kidding me. How can you withdraw a case where judgement has been delivered?
Affidavit is a statement of facts under oath. It might not be enough proof they joined APC but is a strong enough proof they left PDP and denounced all association with the party. PDP claims about them not "defecting properly" is a lame excuse as far as this case is concerned. You can't force someone to become part of an organisation against his will. It's like a court upholding an election result simply because it came from INEC not minding proven evidence of irregularities before the court.
Where is the outrage and were is the evidence those are two different movies? People all over the world watch nollywood on YouTube than any other viewing source. They include people who often criticize nollywood like the poster.
Goodvibes007: First man was not speaking English. 2nd man said he wasn't sure what was what. The woman clearly said etches were not Ibo and she was very confident despite the interviewer trying to gaslight her.
The Most Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Prince Ned Nwoko has said that the underlying intention of creating Anioma State is to check marginalization and correct equity imbalance in the South-East region of Nigeria.
He gave this explanation while briefing royal fathers at a meeting of the Anioma Traditional Rulers Committee, held in Owa Monarch's Palace at Owa Oyibu in Ika North-East local government area of Delta State.
Nwoko convincingly narrated the origin of the drastic move by him to quickly seize the opportunity provided by the Special Committee of the Senate - Constitution Amendment Committee to create just seven states in all the geopolitical zones of Nigeria, with Anioma conspicuously being mentioned in a privileged document.
He revealed that the Senate has created this Special Committee made up of 36 members, one each from the 36 states in Nigeria, and he was privileged to be a member from Delta State.
He further posited that the creation of Anioma State was possible based on his private meeting with the President; and he called on all and sundry to support the move as what Anioma people had desired in the past 50 years.
According to the Senator, "I know I have the protection of the royal fathers to be here. Just last week here that I was in town, I visited our father the Obi of Owa on Sunday, who said to me that I was the only Prince in Anioma that has risen to the level of becoming a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. And he assured me that the Traditional institution and the people would always rise to defend, encourage and support me to succeed.
"On that premise, I have come back out of respect in just few days to honour this invitation. And like always my royal fathers, my intention has always been in the best interest of Anioma people and the progress of our motherland.
"Let me assure you that it is in my place to speak for my people and fight to attract what is rightfully theirs to them. The Anioma State creation is what we have always wanted; and that is what I am fighting for and nothing more", Nwoko affirmed.
Earlier in their submission, the monarch of Owa Kingdom, HRM Obi (Dr) Emmanuel Efeizomor as Chairman of the Anioma Traditional Rulers Committee, had acknowledged the world-wide news on the creation of Anioma State.
He said that in their meeting of June 26, 2024, they had decided to invite the Senator to brief them on the issue of Anioma State creation in order for all to be on the same page on the issue.
On his part, the 2nd Vice Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers and monarch of Ubulu-Uno Kingdom, HRM Obi Henry Kikachukwu averred that there had been varied commentaries on the Anioma State creation issue, maintaining that such had informed their decision to invite the Distinguished Senator to officially brief the Traditional Rulers.
Earlier in the Senator's narration, some youths who found their ways into the meeting hall with sinister motives, had made frantic efforts to disrupt the Senator's speech, but they were met with stiff resistance too as the Senator insisted on briefing the royal fathers. He however had his way as the meeting was relocated to another location within the palace.
Slytiger: I don't know much about the topic, but I just watched a video of "Nna Mhen TV"after reading the topic and going through the thread.
Everyone he interviewed in the Etche community in Rivers State told him they weren't ibos. Although he tried to convince them in saying that they were Ibos. Those ones even pointed out the difference in the languages to him.
BERNIMOORE: which Merit? you guys cant digest this defeat sha! Amawhule filed the Appeal, and all his prayers sought was approved and he won....Merit can only come here only if Fubara and co has Supplied the court with evidence of defection but they failed to supply any evidence until the high court ruled that they are still members of PDP, THEN they approached the Appeal court.......and won..........Supreme court will not give stay of execution just the way Appeal court did Not give Amawhule order to continue as speaker at the beggining of the Appeal which all of you are jubilating about.....same way no supreme court will give stay of execution or interlocutory here, it will go through full hearing and trial....mind you...no new evidence will be entertained as it has closed with the high court
The court didn't rule on the merit of the case rather the jurisdiction of the court. The best bet for Fubara is to get a stay of execution and appeal to the supreme court. But this will be just to buy time and pursue the case already instituted by the BOOT party at the federal high court PH. I know the supreme court will uphold court of appeal's decision.
SmartPolician: Jokers! The smallest region by landmass wants to create two additional states. If Tinubu is serious about returning Nigeria to regions, this is the right time to do it. South East doesn't need any more state. The Anioma State can be created out of Delta and added to the 5 states of the South East, thereby making it six states.
The Senate, on Tuesday, passed for first reading bills seeking to create two additional South-East states to increase states in the region to seven.
This was as a bill seeking the creation of Etiti State in the South-East geo-political zone was read for the first time on the floor of the House of Representatives during plenary on Tuesday.
The development comes about three weeks after another bill seeking the creation of Orlu State out of Imo, Abia, and Anambra states similarly passed the first reading on June 6.
The states proposed separately by Senators Ned Nwoko (PDP, Delta North) and Okechukwu Ezea (LP, Enugu North) are the Anioma and Adada states, respectively.
Nwoko’s bill seeks to alter three sections of the 1999 Constitution, to delete the word 36 and replace it with the word 37 to accommodate the new state and to insert the word Anioma, immediately after Delta in the list of states contained in the Constitution.
The proposed Anioma State would encompass the local government areas of Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North-East, Ika South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani, with Asaba designated as the state capital.
The Delta Senator added, “I am presenting a bill for the creation of Anioma State to correct this historical oversight. Anioma is composed of nine local government areas, six of which are rich in oil and gas resources.
“The region also boasts significant human capital, making it a viable and sustainable candidate for statehood. Creating Anioma state is not just about increasing the number of states; it is about ensuring fair representation and resource allocation for the South East.”
In the House of Representatives, five members of from the South-East, proposed the creation of Etiti State to be carved out of the present Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states.
It will have 11 local government areas drawn from the five states with the capital to be located at Lokpanta.
The sponsors of the bill are Amobi Ogah, Miriam Onuoha, Kama Nkemkama, Chinwe Nnabuife and Anayo Onwuegbu.
They want an alteration of Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution, by replacing 36 states with 37 states.
The bill also seeks to alter the listing of local government areas according to states and transfer the 11 local government areas from their current states to the proposed Etiti State.
The local governments to be affected if the state is created are Isuikwuato and Umu-Nneochi (Abia), Orumba North and Orumba South (Anambra), Ivo and Ohaozara (Ebonyi), Aninri, Awgu and Oji River (Enugu) as well as Okigwe and Onuimo (Imo).
The bill comes about three weeks after one seeking the creation of Orlu State to be carved out of Imo, Abia, and Anambra states, passed the first reading in the House of Representatives on June 6.
The bill was sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency, Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, and others.
The bill also seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution by inserting a new paragraph, which will include 28 local government areas, namely Orlu, Orsu, Oru West, Oru East, Ideato North, Ideato South, Njaba, Nkwerre, Nwangele, Isu, Oguta, Ohaji Egbema, Onuimo, Ihiala, Uga, Ihiala, Uli, Ozubulu, Akokwa, Arondizuogu, Umuchu, Umunze, Umuaku, New Ideato North, Nwabosi West, Nwabosi East, Owerre Nkworji, Alaoma, Amaifeke, and Owerrebiri Umuowa.
Ugochinyere, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, appealed to his colleagues at the National Assembly to support the bill to ensure its passage through a second reading.
He stated that the creation of Orlu State would lead to the emergence of Ideato as a senatorial district. In the current political configuration, the North-West comprises seven states while the North-East, North-Central, South-South and South-West consist of six states each. Only the South-East has five states.
However, the South-West is seeking the creation of Oke-Ogun State, which, when created, would bring it at par with the North-West.
In another development, youths in Aniocha and Oshimili in Delta state protest the exclusion of their area into the South East Development Comission Bill.
It is not incorrect. Several courts have ordered for his release and some awarded costs. The FG have not appealed them.
Again, the supreme court judgement being cited by the article is vague and lacks clear position. How can someone win in all the grounds of appeal in a judgement except the consequential order?
wallrichy: Wike is having a hell of a lifetime enjoyment of his life. Nothing shake this man and I like him for that despite the facts that I naturally dislike Politicians.
Politics › Re: Ndokwa/ukwuani Youths Association Backs Anioma State by Noneroone(op): 7:13pm On Jul 17, 2024
