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19 Years After, Encomiums On Ibori For Legacy Projects
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The President-General of Arhavbarien community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state Olorogun Nap E. Ogilo, has eulogized former Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, for building lasting infrastructure while he was governor of the oil-rich State.
This was contained in a letter dated 13 May 2024, addressed to the former governor who served under the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) between 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.
Olorogun Ogilo, with the traditional title of ‘the Emudiaga of Arhavwarien”, kingdom in a letter penned down to Ibori, expressed gratitude to his administration for building enduring legacies which have outlived his administration many years after.
The PG, revealed that till date, the road has no potholes compared to roads built by previous administrations with a lifespan of six months with huge taxpayers money awarded as cola-nut contracts to loyal boys and card carrying members of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Parts of the letter reads: “Your Excellency, you did it before as the Executive Governor of Delta State when you awarded the contract for the construction of the road to Arhavwarien in the year 2005 to HiTech Construction Company Limited.
“That road your Excellency, is still standing tall and strong with no pot holes from Ewhu to Arhavbarien River Bank to date.
“This is one of your several foot prints and legacies in Urhobo land. The people of Arhavwarien are very proud of you and ever grateful to you.
“You have again promised to do it for us and we believe and trust you that it is done because You are talk na do. God bless you”.
He expressed hope that he would meet with Chief Ibori in no distant time while thanking him for the fight to put the Urhobo Nation in the world map again.
Hear him: “Words are insufficient to express my profound gratitude for what you’ve done in the past and what you are currently doing for the Urhobo Nation especially your strong and unwavering interest and commitment to reposition the Urhobo Nation politically and economically.
“May Almighty God continue to give you excellent health wisdom, knowledge and understanding to continue the selflessness to pivot the affairs of the Urhobo Nation to greater heights in the years ahead-God being your helper”, he said.
He prayed God to strengthen Chief Ibori than ever and keep him in the path of honor, making him to surmount barriers and come out brighter for the State and the Urhobo Nation.
In another development, Comrade Austin Oyibode, a journalist renowned for his inhouse style and publisher of Emerald News, lent his voice to the work of Chief Ibori, who is fondly addressed as “The Odidigborigbo of Africa”.
According to the online media practitioner, he was shocked to see a road linking his village still intact after many years of Ibori’s government.
Said he: “Also my village road from Sanubi in Ethiope east that was constructed during Ibori’s govt is still intact. I traveled there this last weekend.
“I asked the okada man which govt did this road that is still clean like this. He told me it was Ibori’s govt”.
The Oyo State Police Command has nabbed 10 suspected members of a human parts trafficking syndicate and recovered suspected human remains, including a heart and pieces of a skull, during an intelligence-led operation in the state.
The suspects were arrested at their various hideouts in Iseyin and Saki areas of Oyo State following months of intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and monitoring by operatives of the Command’s Monitoring Unit.
The suspects were identified as Adam Ibrahim, 42; Nasiru Kabiru, 22; Tijani Wasiu, 54; Abiola Nasiru, 45; Amusa Gbadamosi, 57; Raheem Taofeek, 46; Jimoh Muritala, 35; Suleiman Busari, 47; Ganiyu Nurudeen, 36; and Usman Abdullahi, 52.
According to the police, searches conducted at the suspects’ hideouts led to the recovery of several suspected human parts, including one suspected human heart, human flesh, pieces of human skull and assorted charms.
The Command said the recovered items had been secured as exhibits and would undergo forensic examination as investigations continue.
The suspects reportedly confessed during interrogation to varying degrees of involvement in the alleged trade in human parts for ritual purposes. The police said they were also assisting investigators in tracing the source of the recovered items, as well as establishing how they were procured and their intended use.
The Command added that efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the alleged syndicate.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, commended the operatives for the successful intelligence-led operation and their painstaking efforts in tracking down the suspects.poli
He assured residents that the Command would continue to intensify its efforts to combat criminal activities and protect lives and property across the state.
Ahead of today’s guber poll, the Police has deployed some of its security dogs to Osun state to ensure seurity is not breeched during and after the election.
The police dogs have been prepared to assist security personnel in detecting and confronting potential threats from violent criminals.
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has reportedly been placed under house arrest, with unidentified security operatives in police uniforms surrounding his residence in Osun State.
According to reports, the security personnel arrived at the Speaker’s residence in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles and allegedly cordoned off the premises.
The Imole Campaign Council said it attempted to contact senior police officers and the Police Situation Room to obtain clarification on the development but was unable to reach them.
It also urged security agencies and political actors to ensure that the electoral process remains peaceful and free from intimidation, fear or interference.
The council called on residents and all stakeholders to remain calm, obey the law and await an official explanation from the relevant authorities.
As of the time of filing this report, there had been no official explanation from the police or other security agencies regarding the reported operation at the Speaker’s residence.
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