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Drama as Council Boss Exchanges Slaps With PDP Chairman During Town Hall Meeting
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In a dramatic turn of events, the chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area in Delta State, Jaro Egbo, allegedly slapped the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the area, Lucky Ofomukoro, following a heated argument during a town hall meeting.
Witnesses reported that the altercation quickly escalated as Ofomukoro retaliated, resulting in a physical fight between the two leaders.
The incident occurred on Wednesday during a meeting convened by the Senior Political Adviser to the state governor, Senator Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo.
The gathering, which was attended by Urhobo chiefs, political leaders, and members of the PDP, was thrown into chaos as the confrontation disrupted the proceedings.
According to sources, the altercation began when PDP Chairman Ofomukoro recognized a party member to speak during the meeting.
However, Council Chairman Jaro Egbo intervened, instructing the party member to sit down. Ofomukoro refused to back down, insisting on giving the member a chance to speak.
This disagreement reportedly infuriated Egbo, who allegedly responded by slapping Ofomukoro, prompting a swift retaliation.
A former councillor who witnessed the incident, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the clash and described it as an unfortunate disruption to what was supposed to be a peaceful dialogue.
“The chairman after slapping the party chairman in the glaring of everybody in the hall, the party chairman immediately retaliated in same manner and a little fight ensued and people came to separate them.
“The action of the council chairman was uncivilised, undemocratic and thuggery. The issue wouldn’t have caused anything but as usual, the council chairman took it upon himself to create a scene in the hall.
“Jaro, is always a problematic person, how can a person who can fight in the public be a council chairman for crying out loud? I witnessed the whole scenario, Jaro erred for first raising his hand to slap the party chairman. It was a very shameful scenario.
“However, the intervention of our leader, Senior Political Adviser to the state governor, Senator Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo and other leaders brought the situation under control and the meeting continued to the end.”
Meanwhile, at the meeting, the Senior Political Adviser to the state governor, Senator Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo passionately appealed to Urhobo monarchs, religious leaders, members of the party and the Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU) to rally behind the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori to achieve his MORE agenda and to also support him for his second term bid come 2027.
The former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and former senator representing Delta Central senatorial district preached the need for peaceful co-existence, love and unity among the people of the senatorial district.
He added that “Your unity, peaceful co-existence and love will no doubt propel the way for the second tenure of our son, governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Let’s close ranks and work for the success of the party come 2027.”
When contacted, the chairman of Ughelli North council, Jaro Egbo denied slapping the party chairman adding that the person who brought the whole issue was allegedly sponsored by the All Progressive Congress (APC).
“It’s all a lie, I didn’t slap anybody. Yes, there was a scuffle caused by a boy who is of the APC. How can I slap the party chairman, he’s my boy, we made him the party chairman and even if I slap him, he can’t slap me back and that is it. But, there was nothing like slapping the party chairman during that meeting.”
Recall that some time in August an investigative journalist based in Delta State, Prince Amour Udemude, had raised the alarm over alleged threats to his life by the chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Jaro Egbo, popularly known as (High Voltage) who had vowed to take his (Armour’s) life should the journalist go ahead to report a story on hike in locked-up shops and open market shops.
Yaya Bauchi Tongo, a member of House of Representatives representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State is dead.
Rep Tongo died in Abuja on Friday following a brief illness, the spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Akintude Rotimi said in a statement quoting the Gombe State Caucus of the House of Representatives.
While paying tribute to the late lawmaker, Rotimi said his death marked the end of a distinguished life devoted to public service and the advancement of his constituents, Gombe State, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Rep. Tongo was a dedicated public servant, seasoned grassroots politician, and committed legislator whose life was marked by unwavering service to his people and the nation,” Rotimi said.
The deceased lawmaker served as Chairman of Funakaye Local Government Area, Special Adviser to the Government of Gombe State, and Member of the Gombe State House of Assembly before his election into House of Representatives.
He was Chairman of the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Parliamentary Friendship Group in the House of Representatives.
“A respected voice within the Parliament and a passionate advocate for the welfare and development of his constituents, Hon. Tongo brought wisdom, experience, and a deep understanding of governance to legislative deliberations. His contributions to nation-building and democratic development will remain an enduring part of his legacy.
“On behalf of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the leadership, and the entire membership of the House, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, and the Government and people of Gombe State on this painful loss.
“As we mourn the passing of our dear colleague, we pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds, and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus. We also pray that Allah (SWT) grants his family, loved ones, constituents, and colleagues the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Rotimi said.
He added that further details regarding parliamentary tributes and funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
A member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna North and Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has disclosed that his father, Nasir El-Rufai’s continued detention shows that Nigeria’s democratic journey is far from complete.
Bello noted that democracy can only thrive in Nigeria when the country’s leadership is accountable.
El-Rufai has been in custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, since he was arrested at the Abuja airport earlier in the year.
The commission had arraigned him for corruption while he was governor of Kaduna State.
However, posting on X, Bello wrote: “Today, we celebrate the enduring strength of our democracy and the collective voice of the Nigerian people. Democracy thrives when leadership is accountable, citizens are empowered, and every voice is heard.
“As we commemorate this important day, we must also acknowledge that while our democracy continues to endure, the abuse of citizens’ rights remains a troubling reality.
“The true test of any democracy is not simply the conduct of elections, but its commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
“The continued unlawful detention of my father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside the experiences of many other Nigerians who have faced similar violations, serves as a reminder that our democratic journey is far from complete.
“On this Democracy Day, let us recommit ourselves to building a nation where justice prevails, institutions are strengthened, and the rights of every citizen are respected and protected.”
The National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, amid recent crises in the party.
Dickson made this known in a statement on his official X handle, revealing that the meeting, which lasted nearly three hours, was attended by Obi and other senior party leaders.
“I just received my brother, colleague, and partner in the New Nigerian Project, His Excellency Mr Peter Gregory Obi, CON, our presidential candidate, who, together with some distinguished leaders of our party, held a closed-door meeting which lasted about three hours.
“In the course of that meeting, we reviewed the activities of our party and discussed a few recent issues that have been a source of concern to all sides, and we amicably resolved all the issues.
“We have always been on the same page on the bigger picture, i.e., winning the elections for all candidates of our party and rescuing Nigeria from the misgovernance of the APC-led government. However, a few issues have arisen, and we have agreed on how to handle them moving forward.
“I want to use this opportunity again to call on all members of our party to stop the bickering and name-calling and focus on the bigger picture.
“Both His Excellency Peter Obi and I, as well as other leaders and stakeholders of our party, will continue to consult and engage with one another to address and resolve concerns, strengthen the unity and cohesion of our party, and ensure that we remain focused on our shared mission of rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for all.”
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