DPP women carry coffins against Uduaghan, Utuama

Date: 02-05-2011 5:41 am (13 years ago) | Author: Peter Izu
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A group of placard and palm frond- carrying Urhobo women suspected to be members of the Democratic Peoples Party, DPP, stormed the streets of Warri, yesterday, with two caskets, protesting the re-election of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State. The protest came as a group of Uduaghan's supporters celebrated his victory in Warri with drums and music.
The protesters said the caskets, which were conveyed in a vehicle, were for the entombment of Uduaghan, his deputy, Prof Amos Utuama and the PDP government in the state, but, at Ugbuwangue area of Warri, the residents, who held an all-night party, which continued up till yesterday in celebration of Uduaghan's victory, prayed for long life for him and God's wisdom to rule the state.
The Forum of Registered Political Parties in the state has also congratulated the governor on his "well deserved" victory, saying he should extend his hand of fellowship to the losers. The victory train of the governor is also expected to berth at the Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, this morning, for a thanksgiving service.
National president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, and presiding pastor, Ayo Oritsejafor, will preside over today's service and the admirers of the governor from different parts of the state will storm Warri for the event. Already, Warri is abuzz for the thanksgiving service.
Delta State Commissioner for Orientation and Communication, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, who responded to the protest, told Sunday Vanguard, "There is no need for anybody to rent women to protest against Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and PDP on the streets. The battle was fought and lost at the polling booths on April 26. Deltans have given their verdict and I advise desperate politicians not to use innocent people to cause confusion in the state.

"The law is clear, anybody who is dissatisfied with the outcome of an election knows where to go, and so, nobody should create the impression that he can take the laws into his hands; we should be guided by a good sense of judgment in whatever we do".

The placards carried by the women bore unprintable inscriptions about Uduaghan. They were, however, accompanied by some youths whose duty was obviously to guide them and ward away intruders.
As at noon yesterday, the protesting women had already congregated near the residence of the former governor of the defunct Midwest region, Major General David Ejoor (rtd) in Warri, which was their take-off point, frantically waiting for security escorts to commence their protest.

They later marched from Deco Road, Warri to other parts of the city, chanting anti-Uduaghan songs, claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, rigged the April 26 governorship poll in favour of the governor.

One of them who spoke to Sunday Vanguard but declined to mention her name said, "We went Chief Great Ogboru as our governor, they told us to protest this morning that we don't want Uduaghan because he is not the one we voted for".

About eight Hilux vehicles, carrying security agents, particularly mobile policemen followed the women as they moved to the garage area and other ends of the city, singing Urhobo songs, but there was no destruction of property.

Meanwhile, special adviser to the governor on political matters, Mr. Omeni Sobotie, has been relieved of his appointment by Uduaghan


Posted: at 2-05-2011 05:41 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- donpee123 at 5-05-2011 03:54 AM (12 years ago)
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- famous5 at 21-05-2011 10:52 PM (12 years ago)
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warri no dey carry last
Posted: at 21-05-2011 10:52 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- simele at 27-05-2011 12:39 PM (12 years ago)
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where the coffin dey
Posted: at 27-05-2011 12:39 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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