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Robert Akpenpuun Congratulates Newly Elected Vandeikya LG Chairman

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5 years ago

May 31, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The Vandeikya Local Government Football Council Chairman in Benue state, Mr. Robert Akpenpuun, has congratulated the new elected Chairman of Vandeikya LGA, Madam Tyoer Kukase, over her victory in the last Saturday’s elections.

Just on Saturday, Mrs. Kukase of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner, unopposed, by the BSIEC on May 31st, along 23 other LGs Chairmen.

Reports had it that the elections were conducted in 23 Local Government Councils, across 276 council wards of the state.

Announcing the results of the polls on Sunday in Makurdi, BSIEC Chairman, Joseph Loko, declared all 23 chairmanship positions in the polls won by the PDP including 276 councilors.

Loko commended the BSIEC officials for the smooth conduct of the polls and directed all elected Chairmen and Councilors to report to the Commission’s office in Makurdi on June 1st, for their Certificates of Return.

Mr. Akpenpuun, in a congratulatory message issued, described Mr. Kukase’s victory as a demonstration of people’s confidence in his ability to perform.

According to Vandeikya LG’s FA Chairman, ‘I want to welcome on board the newly (unopposed) but duly elected Chairman of Vandeikya LGA, Madam Kukase .T Garba.

“You have severally demonstrated your dogmatic spirit of hanging-in-there throughout your political perseverance, and through the entire process of finding the right person to mount the seat after Ibrahim Anor.

“Those of us who are close to the scene could testify to the mileage that you covered, and I believe that – this is because you have the interest of Kunav people at heart.

“Kunav people also believe that you ventured into the race because you have travelled round Kunav land during your previous political agitations, and you should know how to usher in development to Kunav Land, if given the chance.

“I personally love your courage which is anchored on the motto that what men can do, women can also do them better.

“It is on this note that Kunav people came to a consensus to allow you as a woman, against all odds, to be our designated pilot for the next 2 years.

“In leadership, no man is an island on its own, and as a pioneer member of Kunav Unity Forum, you should know that we shall always support you with good ideas as one of our own, because we envisage you as the phase 1 embodiment of KUF development aggitations for Kunav Land.”

The statement added that: “Please bear in mind that you have a huge task ahead (and we expect you to roll up your sleeves and hit the ground running, right after swearing in. Please, do not alienate nor distance yourself from the people that projected you to the top, as you may one day need them for remedy plans if by chance you hit pockets of resistance in some communities.

“As you are aware, members of KUF have their ears on the ground, and good brains in their head, they have the ability to write your account of stewardship based on an undisputed KPI, please never take it personally if they encourage you to do better, because these are the same people who will project you, if you are performing better and delivering the proverbial goose to Kunav People.

“We are not going to say much for now, we are only going to fasten our seat belts and carefully monitor your cruising altitude, as our designated pilot.*

“KUF is saying – Goodluck, may God bless you, grant you wisdom, and knowledge to be a true symbol of good leadership in Vandeikya.”

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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