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...

 Delta State Went to Bed as PDP and Woke Up As APC, Labour Party Internally Divided; ADC Steadfast, Politician and Diaspora Leader, Hon Dr. Kenneth Gbandi - Part One Hon Dr. Kenneth Gbandi is a politician, businessman, Nigerian leader in the diaspora, and media in publisher. He is the founder of African Heritage Magazine and the Executive Producer of Radio/TV programs. Gbandi with long-standing diaspora leadership, has served Nigeria in different capacities and is also actively driven in several positions. In this interview with media influencer, PEN MASTER (EMEKA ESOGBUE), Hon Dr. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi in this thought-provoking interview makes several startling revelations about Nigerian and international politics. He believes that the Anioma region needs long-term initiatives in skill development, job creation, housing and other tangible community-level results. Gbandi also bares his mind on the difficulty of returnee-Nigerians to win elections in the country, rising travel co...

Fear Politicians: Emeka Esogbue Shocked by Philip Elueme's Forged Article Over Anioma National Congress There was the dispute over reported bid to create a socio-political organization for the Anioma people, which some politicians guided against and I did a piece, stating that Anioma is a region that requires an establishment of a socio-cultural organization in the magnitude of Ohanaeze, Afenifere, Arewa, Middle Belt Forum and others, which attracted positive comments from a wide range of social media users.  Interestingly, Philip Elueme, Legislative Aide to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, the Senator serving the Delta North, in total difference called me instantly on the phone and with political motivation, he attempted to dissuade my opinion but I stood still.  The next morning, the Legislative Aide went up on social media with a screaming headline, "Philip Elueme Chides Emeka Esogbue Over Anioma National Congress." Shockingly, he came up phoney details. Although he never resp...