• About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Sunday, July 27, 2025
No Result
View All Result
NewsNet Nigeria
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos
NewsNet Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
Home Politics

Okowa, Ibori recall how Asagba made Anioma son governor

by NewsNet Nigeria
1 year ago
in Politics
Okowa, Ibori recall how Asagba made Anioma son governor
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Whatsapp

It was a day of nostalgia as the immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa went down memory lane to recount how the late Asagba of Asaba, Obi Professor Chike Edozien led the struggle for his emergence as Governor, first from Anioma (Delta North) extraction.

Dr Okowa who spoke at a reception organized by the Asaba people in honour of the departed Asagba, at the Dome, Event Centre, Asaba, said the king led a delegation of Anioma monarchs to former president Goodluck Jonathan insisting that Delta North must produce the governor of the state in 2015.

He said Asagba was unrelenting in his demand for equity in multi multi-ethnic Delta, holding strategic consultations until the actualization of the clamour for an Anioma-born Governor.

ALSO READ  RE: Clarifying Anioma Identity and the South-East Question – A Response to the Odogwu of Ibusa

According to Okowa, “The late Asagba, His Royal Majesty, Obi Professor Chike Edozien championed the advocacy that made an Anioma son to become Delta  Governor.

“Even at 90, he stood strong leading a delegation of Anioma monarchs to Abuja. He demanded firmly that it was necessary for Delta North to have the Governorship seat.

To the glory of God that became possible when I was elected governor in 2015, fulfilling a historic mandate. That gave the people of Anioma a sense of belonging, strengthening peace and unity in Delta.

ALSO READ  Ibori celebrates daughter, Erhiatake, says her decision to walk in his footsteps politically has been vindicated

“Asagba contributed so much to peaceful co-existence among  Deltans and the development of Asaba.

“In recognition of Asagba’s great efforts in the growth of the state, my administration deemed it benefiting to name the Delta Secretariat edifice after him.

“He would be remembered as a noble king and respected academic,” Okowa stated.

Coraborating Okowa’s claim, former governor Chief James Onanefe  Ibori said the late Asagba sent a delegation to see him in London, on the compelling need for Anioma to govern Delta in 2015.

“While I was away, Asagba of Asaba sent three persons to meet me over Anioma’s quest for Governor.

ALSO READ  Ned Nwoko: The Senator Representing Delta?

“He was clear in his demand that an Anioma must produce the next governor to succeed Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan.

“He was a man of courage who was apolitical and brutally frank. As Governor, I recalled a day the late Asagba met me in the office. The then Head of service, an Urhobo man, was retiring. Asagba inquired that he heard I was about to appoint another Urhobo as head of service and I answered in the affirmative. He told me that was wrong.

“He was an intellectual monarch with great love for the peace and progress of Delta,” Ibori said.

Previous Post

PDP Ward in Delta suspends Orugbo, acting chairman

Next Post

Soyinka contemplates reapplying for US Green Card after Trump’s conviction

MORE NEWS

APC NEC Meeting: Senator Ned Nwoko, Delta Delegation Attend as Party Appoints Yilwatda Chairman
Politics

APC NEC Meeting: Senator Ned Nwoko, Delta Delegation Attend as Party Appoints Yilwatda Chairman

July 25, 2025
Warri Urhobo APC Members Hold Unity Meeting, Adopt 8-Man Leadership Council
Politics

Warri Urhobo APC Members Hold Unity Meeting, Adopt 8-Man Leadership Council

July 24, 2025
Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges APC New National Chairman
Politics

Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges APC New National Chairman

July 24, 2025
Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Omo-Agege a Huge Success – Erhire Counters Oharisi’s Boycott Claims
Politics

Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Omo-Agege a Huge Success – Erhire Counters Oharisi’s Boycott Claims

July 21, 2025
Next Post
Soyinka contemplates reapplying for US Green Card after Trump’s conviction

Soyinka contemplates reapplying for US Green Card after Trump’s conviction

Leave Comment

RECENT STORIES

Fresh Tragedy Hits AAUA as Another Student is Murdered by Boyfriend, Sparks Protest

Fresh Tragedy Hits AAUA as Another Student is Murdered by Boyfriend, Sparks Protest

July 26, 2025
Agbateyiniro Redefines Local Governance with Road, Bridge, Education, Health Projects in Warri South

Agbateyiniro Redefines Local Governance with Road, Bridge, Education, Health Projects in Warri South

July 26, 2025
Oyibode Showcases Achievements in Udu as NUJ Launches One-Year Stewardship Assessment of Delta Council Chairmen

Oyibode Showcases Achievements in Udu as NUJ Launches One-Year Stewardship Assessment of Delta Council Chairmen

July 26, 2025
Okowa’s Top Aide, Hilary Ibegbulem, Mourns Father’s Passing

Okowa’s Top Aide, Hilary Ibegbulem, Mourns Father’s Passing

July 26, 2025
Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko: “A National Vision Made Manifest,” Says Senator Ned Nwoko as 2025/2026 Admissions Begin

Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko: “A National Vision Made Manifest,” Says Senator Ned Nwoko as 2025/2026 Admissions Begin

July 26, 2025

TRENDING STORIES

  • Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Omo-Agege a Huge Success – Erhire Counters Oharisi’s Boycott Claims

    Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Omo-Agege a Huge Success – Erhire Counters Oharisi’s Boycott Claims

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Omo-Agege Rejected in Ughelli North as One Million-Man March Flops — Oharisi

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Dafinone: Creation of Ethiope State Will Correct Historical Injustice, Empower Urhobo Nation

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Warri Urhobo APC Members Hold Unity Meeting, Adopt 8-Man Leadership Council

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta Assembly Passes Community Security Corps Bill to Bolster Local Security Architecture

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.