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Abraka Constituency was separated from the present Ethiope East State Constituency.
This was done in accordance with the orders of the Federal High Court.
The approval was reached following consideration of a motion sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Deputy Senate President.
Omo-Agege, representing Delta central district, had, among other things in his motion “recalls that prior to 1999, Abraka State Constituency in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State was a separate and distinct State Constituency with an elected member in the Delta State House of Assembly.”
After due consideration, the upper legislative chamber approved Abraka State Constituency in Ethiope East LGA, consisting of INEC’s present Abraka Ward 1, Abraka Ward 2 and Abraka Ward 3.
Senate approves restoration of Abraka Constituency in Delta
Prior to 1999, Abraka State Constituency was a separate and distinct constituency with an elected member in the State House of Assembly.
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The Senate has approved the restoration of Abraka State Constituency in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta from the present Ethiope East Constituency.
This followed the adoption of a motion by Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, at Thursday’s plenary.
Mr Omo-Agege , in his lead debate, urged the upper legislative chamber to approve the restoration of the constituency in compliance with the declarations and orders of the Federal High Court and Section 115 of the 1999 Constitution.
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja
Senate yesterday approved the restoration of Abraka State Constituency in Ethiope East Local Government Area from the present Ethiope East State Constituency.
The restoration followed the orders of the Federal High Court.
The approval was reached in resolutions reached by the Upper Chamber following consideration of a motion sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege (APC – Delta Central).
Omo-Agege has in his motion “recalls that prior to 1999, Abraka State Constituency in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State was a separate and distinct State Constituency with an elected member in the Delta State House of Assembly.
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Nigerians told to show compassion for physically challenged persons
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By Festus Ahon
A foremost Rotarian in Delta State, Mr Joe Erharhaghen has called on Nigerians to be kind and compassionate to the physically challenged in persons the society.
Erhrarhaghen made the call when he led the physically challenged in Kokori community, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state to a thanksgiving service, noting that there was no limit to what people with disabilities could achieve if given the needed love and support.
The Rotarian who also organised a lecture/reception for the people said he was inspired by his Rotary dictates and the teachings of Christ to always care for the less privilege in the society, adding that no matter how much wealth a man possesses if he fails to help those in need his wealth was worthless.