PANDEF Hails Lifting of State of Emergency in Rivers State
โWe say to the political leaders and people of Rivers State, who were the true victims of the dark days, that light has returned to the state and a new glorious dawn has comeโ
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โWe say to the political leaders and people of Rivers State, who were the true victims of the dark days, that light has returned to the state and a new glorious dawn has comeโ
“It is amazing the amount of money the EU has committed to development of the Niger Delta region, particularly in Bayelsa State. But compared with the impact of such projects on communities, I believe the EU needs to look inwards.”
The insightful conversations and submissions from the wide range of participants offered lessons and pathways toward building peaceful, just, and democratic nations.
โI was honored to join esteemed colleagues at the 2025 Democracy Dialogue in Accra, Ghana, at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama.”
Through his leadership, Dr. Ogbuku has shown that kindness is not a weakness but a powerful force for unity and progress. His ability to empathize with the challenges of the Niger Delta has translated into initiatives that not only address infrastructural gaps but also uplift communities and restore dignity to individuals. Whether through community engagements, social interventions, or gestures of personal goodwill, his acts of kindness have resonated with those most in need of support.
โAll of this has put to bed the mischievously conjured tales of a non-existent after-party where obscene wealth or any form of showy adulation for lucre were displayedโ
What should have been a modest milestone in a life ostensibly dedicated to public service has instead morphed into a multi-phase extravaganza, spanning cities within Nigeria and reportedly extending beyond its borders, all funded at least in substantial partโby the very taxpayers whose plight the NDDC was established to alleviate.
He argued that the DSS has no legal mandate to act as a proxy for President Tinubu, insisting that only an individual personally defamed can seek redress through civil litigation. Sowore cited several court rulings, including the landmark Arthur Nwankwo v. State (1985), which struck down sedition laws in Nigeria, affirming citizensโ right to free expression.
โSigning this important agreement between our two countries and two states is very historic for us from Bayelsa State, coming at a time our host, Angola, was marking its 50th independence anniversary.”
The petition, dated 10th September 2025, alleged that political actors are working with foreign mercenaries from the Niger Republic and arming them through illegal channels. It further claimed that these individuals are being deployed to attack citizens, silence opposition voices, and undermine peace in the state.