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Where are Gbagi’s blackmailers who demanded N1bn for alleged ‘molestation of hotel staff’? By Rukevwe Charles Ejovi 

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Delta 2023: If not Gbagi, who else does the cap fit?
Where are Gbagi’s blackmailers who demanded N1bn for alleged ‘molestation of hotel staff’? -“A lie is like a snowball, it starts off small and then grows and grows until a point were it gets so big it falls apart and then the truth is discovered.” – Chris Hughes
The allegation of molestation against Delta’s biggest industrialist, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has exposed and continues to unearth the workings of a dark underworld at play, which to a large extent is responsible for the backwardness haunting the development of the oil rich state.
This is a major concern which requires the attention of security agencies in the country, as oil companies and private businesses have been forced to abandon the state owing to the notorious activities of syndicates that specialize in blackmailing investors with the intent of extorting huge sums of money from them.
Where are Gbagi’s blackmailers who demanded N1bn for alleged ‘molestation of hotel staff’?  By Rukevwe Charles Ejovi 
A group of lawyers, led by one Kunle Edun, during the wake of the allegations against Gbagi, had demanded a compensation to the tune of N1 billion naira. Most people at the time paid more attention to the web of lies which the group sold to unsuspecting Nigerians through various social media platforms, without due recourse to questioning the validity of their claims.
In other words, some Nigerians fell hook, line and sinker for their gimmick which obviously was to tarnish the image of the Former Minister of State for Education, following his decision to indicate interest in the 2023 governorship race.
However, the potency of their lies was to be short lived, as recent events have exposed them for who they really are: liars and blackmailers hiding under the garb of ‘activists’ to execute the bidding of their political paymasters for financial gains.
It was in fact gathered, that the lawyers fought amongst themselves in a bid to devise a sharing formula for the monies they received as payment from their sponsors who wanted Gbagi blackmailed. They also fought over monies released to organize the phony protests at the time.
The dirty details of their activities in view of the molestation allegation raises major concerns. If really they are activists, how come they were never seen championing the course of the #EndSars protest in Delta State? Why did they suddenly lost their voices in the face of the recent jungle justice being meted on thieves in Warri and its environs? Are the suspected thieves being burnt not humans with rights? Why are they yet to organize a protest to secure the rights of these persons condemned by mob violence so that they have their day in court? After all, this has always being about standing for Justice, hasn’t it?
There are very disturbing videos making the rounds on various social media platforms of residents of warri setting suspected criminals ablaze, which ordinarily ought to get the attention of human rights activists. How come they show no concern? This is not to mention other incidents of abuses such as rape and child slavery of the girl-child which pervades the state, and begs for attention.
It is clear that their actions were driven by certain motives which has come to light: to destroy Gbagi’s political career and extort huge sums of money from him in exchange to salvage whatever is left of his badly dented image. Unfortunately, they picked on the wrong person this time which caused their plans to backfire.
Efforts must therefore be made by our law enforcement agencies to investigate and bring to book such dubious characters before their notorious activities get out of hand. These political hirelings garbed as activists must be stopped and made to identify their sponsors, as they constitute a threat to the economic development of Delta State.
Rukevwe Charles Ejovi writes from Warri, Delta State.

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase

 

Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.

Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.

Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.

From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.

This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework

#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC

 

Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention

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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.

 

Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.

 

Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.

 

He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.

 

The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.

 

He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.

 

Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.

 

His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.

 

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VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

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VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

 

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.

 

State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.

 

Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.

 

“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.

 

The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.

 

Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.

VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.

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