In late 2024, Senator Abba Moro flagged off the long-awaited Otukpo-Oju road project, promising to improve infrastructure for the Igede people. Yet, months later, no work has commenced, leaving many frustrated. Recently, Igede youth leader Andyson Iji Egbodo and his delegates visited Moro to inquire about the delays, but the senator’s response lacked clarity. With growing dissatisfaction over unkept promises and his distant engagement with constituents, the Igede community is questioning Moro’s commitment to their needs.
Coupled with his creatively crafted lyrics and a blended voice aesthetic, The SuperVibesEp crooner Latched on “Over Dem”, one of the most popular songs of the album and delivered a great deal of a cover.
A Facebook user, Faith Ote Uchara, who identified herself as an #IgedeFemalewriter, said via a Facebook post that the Igede Community has been without..
One may wonder if the actions and behavior of the Obidients have indeed validated the label of “fascists” given to them by Soyinka. It is interesting to note that the Obidients selectively focused on certain words to form the basis of their defense and attack against Prof. Soyinka, reminiscent of the behavior of fascists.
Ortom, at some point in the interview, spoke using a Nigerian Pidgin English with the phrase “Market no good” in reference to his failed political bid, which signifies futility in a chase.
The blues have had a deal in principle to appoint former player and coach, Frank Lampard as interim coach till the end of the season following the sack of Graham Potter.
