Emeka Esogbue

 Hon. Patrick Ashikodi and the Ibusa Tradition of Political Surprise By Emeka Esogbue Since Pen Master broke the news of the Abuja declaration by Hon. Patrick Ashikodi, popularly known as “The Political Messiah,” of his intention to contest for Nigeria’s presidency under the auspices of the NDC, reactions have remained mixed. The declaration has generated a barrage of praise and reservations, commendations and doubts, from Nigerians both at home and across the globe. Indeed, the announcement comes as a challenge to Mr. Peter Obi, a globally recognized figure in Nigerian politics. Interestingly, the declaration is coming from the relatively little-known “Political Messiah” from Ibusa, a community in Delta State. Although Hon. Ashikodi may not yet command the influence, popularity, and political stature of Peter Obi, the Ibusa community is certainly no stranger to producing political surprises. Presidential ambition itself is not new within the nation’s political landscape, nor is it...

 Ibusa Political Dispute: Obi Henry Ajudua Urges Community Unity Ahead of Elections By Emeka Esogbue Amid growing political tensions in Ibusa ahead of forthcoming elections in the country, Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua has called on members of the community to embrace unity, peace, and mutual understanding in the interest of the town’s progress and stability. Speaking during a telephone conversation with PEN MASTER, the respected community leader and founder of Vebron Carre Inc. urged indigenes, residents, and political stakeholders to refrain from actions capable of deepening divisions within the community. According to him, collective harmony remains essential not only in choosing credible political representatives for Ibusa, but also in attracting meaningful development to the community. The ace philanthropist stressed that peace and unity are indispensable if the people are to make the right political decisions. He noted that a divided community would find it difficult to speak with one...

 The Academic "Oracle": The Hidden Intellectual Pedigree of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi ​By Emeka Esogbue ​While the public knew him as a formidable political strategist, few realized that the late Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi was, first and foremost, a scholar of the highest order. Long before he was dubbed the "Oracle of Politics," Nwaoboshi was the "Oracle of the Lecture Hall," leaving an indelible mark on the academic corridors of Bendel State (now Ambrose Alli) University. ​A member of the Class of 1986, Nwaoboshi didn't just pass through the History Department; he dominated it. Graduating with a Second Class Upper (2.1), he distinguished himself as one of the finest minds of his generation. His academic appetite was particularly voracious in the most demanding areas of the curriculum, a field requiring rigorous logic and a detective’s eye for detail. To study history even at the first degree level is to sharpen one's brain and this was ...

 The Political Facts and Era You Might Never Have Known About Senator Peter Nwaoboshi By Emeka Esogbue Senator Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi hailed from Isieke clan of Umuekea Quarters , Ibusa , in Delta State . Isieke is a kindred umbrella of closely related families and is widely renowned for its remarkable human resource capacity within Ibusa. The clan has produced distinguished personalities across professions, including Prof. Augustine Esogbue , the renowned physicist with NASA (now emeritus); Chief Chike Chigbue , one of Nigeria’s youngest Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN); members of the Justice Chigbue family ; notable accounting professionals , among many others. Despite his prominence in modern partisan politics, Senator Nwaoboshi emerged from a family deeply rooted in Ibusa culture and tradition. His father was an Obi-titled man, and Senator Nwaoboshi himself was not only an Alor title holder but also a member of Ogbuu, a respected traditional institution reserved for Ibusa ...

 Goodbye to an Anioma Political Powerhouse: Ibusa Bleeds as Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Passes On By Emeka Esogbue The Ibusa community was on Friday evening thrown into deep mourning following the reported death of Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, a prominent Nigerian politician and illustrious son of the community. According to a family source, the senator passed away after a period of illness during which he had been battling health challenges. Senator Nwaoboshi, who hailed from Isieke, Umuekea quarters in Ibusa, served as the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District from 2015 to 2023. A towering figure in Anioma and Delta State politics, he began his political journey in the late 1970s as an aide to the then Governor of the old Bendel State, a role that marked the foundation of a long and influential political career. He later served as Chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, among other strategic national appointments. Beyond this, Nwaoboshi was a political...

 IN MEMORY OF UWOLO WILLY IKOLODO This is the time we remember one of the greatest Ibusa chiefs who ever lived. He was a glamorous man He was a powerful man with commanding influence He was fearsome and smart and people submitted to him even without battle He not only popularized the Igbuzo Uwoloship but gave it attention He remains the only Anioma indigene in history who took Anioma's Onotu (or warchief position) to the House of Representatives.  He remains the only Ibusa man elected at the House of Representatives so far "He probably built the first multi-purpose complex in Ibusa." "He probably was one of the first to build a post-primary school in Ibusa."  "He was an employer of labour and many Ibusa people benefited from his empowerment."  A pioneer in facility management in Nigeria.  "A prominent politician who contested and won a credible election that was shortly truncated by GMB in December 1983." He named his commercial house in Lago...

 Leo Nkeaka, an Ibusa Politician, Donates N2 Million to Constituents - Emeka Esogbue  In a recent act of altruism, prominent Ibusa Politician, Businessman, and Estate Realtor, Hon. Leo Nkeaka, on Tuesday, gave away money to 100 people in Ward 8 of the Umueze Quarters of the Ibusa community, totaling approximately two million naira. When PEN MASTER contacted Hon. Nkeaka, also referred to as "Ohamadike" in the community, he stated, "The move is to support our people and alleviate the level of suffering in our society." "I still give back to the underprivileged members of our society, widows, the impoverished, the needy, and my people," he said. It was further learnt that the philanthropic initiative started as far back as 2007 when he contested and won the councilorship election in the community, a position he held until 2011, with the initiative lasting for about 17 years now.  Hon Leo Nkeaka, one of the most popular youth figures in politics from the commu...

 Innocent Esewezie, Bigger than Local Government Chairmanship Position - Emeka Esogbue Accolades are pouring in for Hon Innocent Ifeanyichukwu Esewezie, the Executive Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State following his display of massive delivery on his mandate to his constituency.  PEN MASTER can report that since voted into office, the Council Chairman has carried out people-oriented projects that have re-situated the Council with its people. However, the achievements of the Council Boss within a few periods in office have not gone unnoticed.  Reacting to a publication made in Anioma Watch, an online community forum of the Anioma people, by McDonald Ofili Ashinze, Awele Oranye, a Media Consultant singled out the PDP Council Boss when he wrote, "This is the only PDP man I can trust. Oshimili North enjoy while we wait for him to go for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency or Delta North." Accompanying comments from other members were torrential ...

 Chuks Okonji, Concerned About Nigerian Flood Victims - Sends His Sympathy to affected Oshimili North, Ndokwa, Oko, and Isoko Victims - Emeka Esogbue In a typical show of empathy, Sir Dr. Chuks Felix Okonji, the APM candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly has regretted the flood crisis in the country, especially in the communities of Delta State where he hails from. The APM candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly, in a recent interview with journalists in the state, said he was disturbed by the degree of destruction occasioned by the flood.  "I send my empathy to every single victim, troubled by the flood in the country, especially my Anioma kinsmen," Okonji said emphatically.  "With canals and other channels now opened up and IDP Camps taking over in places where the people are displaced, the Government is on top of the matter."  "My heart goes to our Oshimili North people, Oko communities, and Ukwuani which are naturally lowland regions. I als...

 OSHIMILI NORTH POLITICAL SPACE QUAKES AS IBUSA PHILANTHROPIST, OMELORA CHUKS OKONJI JOINS DELTA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY RACE  - Floats Omelora Movement to advance his political career - Emeka Esogbue There are very clear indications that Ibusa philanthropist, and the Omelora of Ibusa, Sir Chuks Okonji has convincingly joined politics with the ambition to gun for the Delta State House of Assembly race. Pen Master on Monday, met with the young virile philanthropist who was full of laudable ideas, inside his Lagos office where they sat down to have discussions to this effect. Worried that things are not really as they should be, he believes that the youths carrying something to offer the society should come onboard to introduce new tactics which will help change the people's destiny.  The Omelora of Ibusa who hails from Umuodafe in Ibusa is a respected business tycoon with investments that cut across different sectors in the country.  Hailed by Oshimili North youths and call...

I Hardly Sleep because I Want to Meet My People’s Demand -        Hon Hilary Okobi   About five months after his election unopposed, he rebuilt a market under his constituency much to the amazement of his community. In this interview with PEN MASTER (Emeka Esogbue), a media personality, Hilary Ifechukwude Okobi, the Counselor representing Ward 5 of Ibusa in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State speaks on his counsellorship feats so far, evaluates the Oshimili North Local Government and answers other pressing questions. Excerpts:   Pen Media: I agree that a lot of people in your locality and beyond have now heard of your name. To others, who might not have known you, who is "Hilary Okobi?”   Okobi: (Smiling) Okay, well, thank you very much Pen Master. Hilary Ifechukwude Okobi, as I am fully known is a grassroots politician who started his politics with student unionism in University of Benin where I obtained my Dipl...