Like King David, Like Governor Oborevwori, By Jackson Ekwugum
After the Supreme Court judgement that affirmed his March 18, 2023, electoral victory, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori stunned the jubilant audience that thronged the church Thanksgiving Service to celebrate his victory…
What to Expect from Oborevwori as Delta Governor
By Jackson Ekwugum Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is a study in contrasts. His tough exterior belies his easy-going, mild-mannered nature. He walks with a bounce and with the assurance of…
As Governor Okowa Bows Out, Jackson Ekwugum
I still vividly recall my first meeting with then Senator Ifeanyi Okowa in 2014. Of course, prior to that time, he was known to me by reputation as a first-class…
Delta APC Crying Wolf Where there is None; By Jackson Ekwugum
Whenever I hear members of the APC in Delta State boasting about “retrieving” their “mandate,” I am reminded of the student who never admits to failing an examination. “I got…
Understanding the Sheriff Oborevwori Brand, By Jackson Ekwugum
The first time I met Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, I was instantly drawn by his ebullient personality. It was an official meeting and, contrary to what I was used to,…
Understanding the Sheriff Oborevwori Brand, By Jackson Ekwugum
The first time I met Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, I was instantly drawn by his ebullient personality. It was an official meeting and, contrary to what I was used to,…
Pat Utomi’s Delusions of Grandeur, By Jackson Ekwugum
Sitting two rows away from Prof. Pat Utomi on the Air Peace flight from Lagos to Asaba, I watched in shock and disbelief as this supposed change agent and advocate…
Ovie Omo-Agege and His Crass Vituperations, By Jackson Ekwugum
Over the weekend, the good people of Delta State and, indeed, many Nigerians were assaulted with the vile propaganda that is the stock-in-trade of the All Progressives Congress. Addressing a…
Train of Two Traitors: Omatseye’s Shameless Dance on the Stage of Ignorance
By Jackson Ekwugum Perhaps the biggest clog in our wheel of progress as a people is not leadership incompetence, as bad as that is. It may not even be the…
As Destiny Beckons on Ifeanyi Okowa, by Jackson Ekwugum
The electioneering season in Nigeria is never in short supply of intrigues and drama. Events leading to the announcement of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s running mate were no exception. The anxiety…