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By Wilson Macaulay Warrri Prince Akpo Abugo the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Okowa on Social Advocacy has called on Moslem Faithful and Nigerians in general to pray  for  the nation to survive the current security challenges and for all to patriotically  pursue national ideals as a sinequanon that can guarantee peace and security. Prince Akpo Abugo the Senior Governor Aide who spoke at the Governor office Annex in Warri noted in his speech that the pursuit of peace, love and harmony  is the best way the nation can come out of the woods unscathed. The Governor Aide insisted that Nigerians must make concerted and delibrate effort to promote social harmony which is a vital and essential ingredient that can usher in peace and security needed for the nation  to move forward . Speaking further ,he Urged Deltans to pray and support the Visionary Government of the Road Master His Excellency, Senator Dr Arthur lfeanyi Okowa who has done so much to put Delta State on the part of irrespon

 2023: UPU Will Not Take Money F By Wilson Macaulay Warri . First Vice President General of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, and Chairman, Urhobo For Governor 2023 Consultation Team, Capt Dr Anthony Onoharigho, has disclosed that governorship aspirants in Delta Central have not and will not be allowed to fund the ongoing lobby and/or consultation tour of the state. The UPU senior scribe made the disclosure when he played host to the Convener of Coalition for Media Politics, CMP, and Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Olorogun Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP, on Wednesday July 21, 2021, at his Oria-Abraka newly built palatial residence. Onoharigho said UPU is transparent and honest in her drive to ensure that the two other senatorial districts; Delta North and Delta South, give the needed support to Delta Central so as to ensure that the next governor emerges from Urhobo nation, adding that it will be unethical, unreasonable and inappropriate to solicit fu

  By Wilson Macaulay Warri Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Monday, decried the National Assembly’s rejection of electronic-transmission of elections results through the votes of most members of both chambers of the parliament against that clause in the Electoral Act. Speaking when he received the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Pastor Monday Udoh-Tom and his management team on an advocacy visit on Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), Okowa said that the lawmakers’ action could be interpreted that there was a plan to rig elections. He, however, commended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its efforts at ensuring the credibility of the electoral process and for declaring that it had the capacity to transmit results electronically. Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa (left) receiving a copy of the address as presented by the Delta State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Pastor Monday Udoh Tom, when he led some INEC

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. #eacgovdelta Not to long ago, I wrote two piece to dissuade public perceptions about the misleading speculations, pointing to show that Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, was against power rotation, on the one hand, and that he was against Delta Central (Urhobos) getting the governorship slot in 2023, on the other hand. I made it abundantly clear in the articles, statements and numerous radio and television interviews that Okowa is neither against power rotation nor against Urhobo people of Delta Central Senatorial District, as far as 2023 governorship slot is concerned, and that at the appropriate time, the governor will clear the coast as we navigate into the mainstream of 2023 politics. It was therefore heartwarming when  governor Okowa, clarified issues through the State Commissioner for Information, Hon Charles Aniagwu, saying that those against power rotation on the basis of Senatorial district in favour of ethnic/tribe rotat

By Wilson Macaulay Warri Ovie of Agbon Kingdom in Ethiope East  Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Ogunrimerime Ukori 1, on Thursday 15 July, 2021, had a two hour private meeting with the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Chief Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP, inside the royal chambers of the palace. The meeting which may be related to political developments in the state, was at the instance of the king. The Eacgov said he sat under the tutelage of his royal father and elder statesman for about 120  minutes, adding that the father and son discussion was very timely and illuminating, but refused to disclose the details. "I was privileged to tap from my King's reservoir of knowledge, as he took me through deep things and historical facts about statecraft and strategic leadership. "He also prayed for my wellbeing, career advancement and longevity.  "His reign has brought peace, progress and steady socioeconomic

Sunday Apah, Ughelli  Foremost Delta State governorship aspirant, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has described Delta Central 2023 as a lobby group poised to protect the interest of the Urhobo people ahead of 2023 elections, just as he gives financial support to the group. It could be recalled that other notable governorship aspirants like Chief James Augoye, Olorogun Kenneth Okpara, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Olorogun David Edevbie, Chief Ejaife Odebala, Rt. Hon. Ovie Agas and Olorogun Fred Okiemute Majemite have earlier supported the DC-23 financially to drive the process of ensuring that the next Delta state goveenor emerges from Delta Central Senatorial District come 2023. In a chat with Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, he said initially he thought the group was meant for a particular aspirant but after their outings to various groups and personalities across the state, it was done on him thar the group meant business. He reiterated that some persons who believes in him in the group have continu

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. #eacgovdelta  Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, has again appealed to Multinational oil companies operating in Nigeria, to intensify their Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, in host communities, so as to enhance peaceful coexistence and hitch free operations. The governor made the appeal in Kwale on Friday, while inspecting the construction of the multi billion Naira Kwale-Beneku Bridge across Ase River, linking Ndokwa East and West Local Government Areas in the State, saying that the multinational companies as corporate citizens must of a necessity continue to fulfill their duties as development partners by contributing meaningfully to the socioeconomic and infrastructure upgrades of host communities under the CSR arrangement. He said the Kwale-Beneku Bridge ought to be constructed by AGIP and other oil companies operating in the area, noting that Ndokwa nation is rated as one of the critical areas for oil exploration in th

By Nelson Agbajor The Unueworo of the Jesse Central Oguedion in Idjereh Kingdom, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Solodems Odemero Agbagi has congratulated  the Executive Director Finance and Administration in the board of  DESOPADEC Barr. Chief John Obukohwo Nani popularly known as the "AGHWEMUTUWEVWI "of Idjerhe Kingdom as he clocks 61 In a Press  Statement made available to Journalists on Wednesday in Jesse, Chief Solodems  said Nani is a quintessential, dependable elder stateman and a community builder  whose contributions to the development of the Idjereh Kingdom were remarkable. He extolled the Jesse born politician, Chief John Nani for his selfless services,  maintaining that Nani  remained a huge inspiration, pride and ambassador of Idjereh Kingdom and Delta State at large. The Unueworo of the Jesse Central Oguedion remarked that as a pragmatic politician and role model, Nani had brought his many years of experience to bear on his performance i

By Wilson Macaulay Warri A leader in media politics, Political Communication Strategist and Minister in the Temple of Justice, Olorogun Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP, has been awarded a Professional Doctorate Degree in Information and Strategic Management, PhD, by the Senate and Governing Board of Liberal Bilingual University, Togo, LBUT. Prof Paul Bolorunduro, in a letter dated June 25, 2021 said the Senate of LBUT after reviewing his Academic Thesis, sound academic background and work experience spanning over three decades, approved the award of the prestigious professional doctorate degree. The degree award will take place at the Rockview Hotel, Wuse Abuja, on Saturday September 25, after three days of academic presentations, LBUT annual lecture and dinner. Okowa's EAC holds a Doctorate degree in Communication Arts, Masters in Public and International Affairs, Bachelor's of Science Degree in Political Science, Bachelor's of Law Degree, LL.B, Postgraduate Barrister At

By Wilson Macaulay Warri  The Assistant National Publicity Secretary of DC-23 Lobby Group, Hon Festus Pemu, has denied the entire content of the statement titled; "Delta 2023: The Delusion Grandiose of A Sore Looser" purported to have been issued by him on behalf of the group. The statement turned out to be a fraudulent, unauthorised and mischievous response to Eacgov Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe's radio interview which was also published and widely circulated on social media platforms. Pemu, in a phone call to governor Okowa's EAC, on Tuesday July 13, 2021 said the language and coinage of the statement does not reflect his civilised approach to political issues and could not have under any circumstances issued such offensive and quarrelsome statement devoid of decorum. He disclosed that the statement emanated from one Mr Benjamin Ogbimi, a member of Chief Ighoyota Amori's media team (Amoribility), and wondered why Ogbimi could not gather enough courage to indicate h

By Wilson Macaulay Warri Urhobo  Ethic Nationality  APC Members who are Indigenes of Okere Urhobo and Agbarha Warri Kingdoms  in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta South Senatorial District, today  faulted in strong terms  the unwarranted justification of the illfated and skewed  communique published by  Dr Alex  ldeh and his co - travellers  Purportedly  onbehalf of the APC in Delta South Senatorial District  by Awala Gbubemi  and his band of evil merchants. A statement signed by Mr. Benjamin Eboh &  Hon. Gabriel Okandeji, On behalf of Urhobo APC Leaders / Members who are Indigenes of Okere Urhobo and Agbarha Warri Kingdoms made available to Independent Newspaper Correspondent on Tuesday said:  “Our attention has just been drawn to a statement issued by one Mr. Awala Gbubemi on behalf of a nonexistent group which calls itself “Delta South Senatorial District APC Solidarity Front” seeking to justify the so called “Communique” published by Dr. Alex  Ideh and others purported

By Wilson Macaulay, Warri Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, has said that the governor was not averse to zoning of governorship of the state contrary to insinuations in some quarters. Speaking to journalists at Government House, Asaba, on Thursday, Ifeajika said that it was also not true that the governor came to power through zoning consensus as being canvassed by some highly-placed Deltans. He said that it was imperative to put the records straight in order not to mislead Deltans and other Nigerians. According to him, there is an insinuation making the rounds; ordinarily one wouldn't have bothered to talk about it but because it’s coming from very highly-placed persons, there is need to put the records straight. "It’s not true that the Governor of this state, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, is opposed to zoning, particularly for the governorship of this state. "The times he spoke, it was loud and clear. He said that God will he

By Okorohohi Michael, Warri Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Tuesday congratulated literary giant and Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, as he clocks 87. Prof. Soyinka, a 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, was the first sub-Saharan African to be honoured in that category. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa rejoiced with the literary icon on the anniversary, noting that Soyinka had remained one of Nigeria’s greatest pride and biggest export to the world. Okowa stated that Soyinka’s many years of outstanding accomplishments and consistency in the crusade for wellbeing of citizens had culminated in his legendary status, a great pride to Nigeria, Africa and entire black race. He also extolled Prof. Soyinka for his intellectual sagacity and for being an unstoppable loud voice on contemporary national issues. According to the governor, Soyinka is renowned advocate of truth, justice and equity, who always to align with the populace

Igoniko Oduma Yenagoa  The Director, Institute of Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at the Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University (NDU), Dr Philips Okolo has lauded the Senate for rejecting the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Okolo, who is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the NDU and public affairs commentator, m President Muhammadu Buhari not to forward Onchie's name again to the senate. According to him, there are qualified sons and daughters of the South-South region that Buhari can nominate for the position. Okolo stated these in a chat with our correspondent while reacting to the rejection of Onochie's nomination by the senate on Tuesday. He, however, noted that many did not see her rejection coming given the present senate's antecedents of acceding to all kinds of requests from Buhari, irrespective of public outcry against such. The university don said Onochie's no

By Odeya Ogbetuo  The Executive Director of Finance and Administration (EDFA) of the Delta State Oil  Producing Areas Development Commission DESOPADEC, Chief Barr. John Obukowho Nani has  called on Nigerians to promote peace and unity for the progress and development of Nigeria.  Barr. Nani who made this call at the DESOPADEC Headquarters in Warri during the  celebration of his 61st birthday organized by the staff of the Commission noted that with peace,  unity and patriotism irrespective of tribe and religion Nigeria would be a better place, adding that  with the available natural resources Nigeria would have rapid development.  Chief Nani clearly stated that Nigeria’s problems could be solved with love, unity and  patriotism, stressing that each person should put Nigeria first before personal interest as panacea  to peace and development.  According to him “Let us put Nigeria first in everything we do so that Nigeria can move  forward, but in a situation where you only think of yours

By Wilson Macaulay, Warri Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Tuesday said that the state government had begun work toward enacting a law to prohibit open grazing in the state. According to Ifeajika, who was on a Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) live television programme monitored in Asaba, Delta State Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Bill, 2021 is already before the House of Assembly. He said the Bill had scaled first reading at the parliament, and expressed optimism that the Bill would be passed and made ready for the governor’s assent before the September deadline set by the Southern Governors' Forum in their recent meeting in Lagos. He commended the Speaker and members of the Assembly for their commitment towards ensuring that the Bill was passed on time. "It is true that the Southern Governors' Forum had set September deadline for states to pass their anti-open grazing laws. "For us in Delta, we would have had

By Wilson Macaulay Warri The Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, on Monday July 12, 2021, chaired the inaugural meeting of the Coalition For Media Politics, CMP, at the Old Government House in Asaba. The group parades some of the best brains in media and communication strategy within the Peoples Democratic Party, PD, political family, with the objective of generating content, to review/project the performance of Okowa administration and to effectively articulate political developments as the nation navigates into 2023 general elections. The meeting agreed to follow the direction of the state governor in the search for a suitable successor in 2023, to protect the interest of members and adhere to professional ethics in media and communication strategy. CMP endorsed power rotation in the State under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and that leaders of the party should meet to set rules and sanctions for the PRA, so as to e

                 PRESS RELEASE "2023: HAS WIKE FLAGGED OFF HIS CAMPAIGNS IN THE GUISE OF PROJECT COMMISSIONING? ....Eze raises the alarm...Charges INEC to caution, penalise Rivers Governor for Turning Project Commissioning To Unlawful Campaign Rallies “Although the battle for 2023 has continued to rage in some mild ways with massive defections of party members who feel some sense of dissatisfaction over the affairs of their political organizations and similar stuff, however, the standing interdict on political campaigns is yet to be lifted to allow for the official commencement of formal electioneering processes by political parties and interested individuals. Until that embargo is eased by the relevant organ, every action done in furtherance of the 2023 elections is obvious lawlessness. Individuals are free to exercise their right to political associations as expressly provided in the constitution (Section 40), as such right is core to any society, but the right to hold political

By Zik Gbemre   It was on Friday the 14th March 1975 that the then Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon opened the N8.5 Million Peugeot Car Assembly Plant in Kaduna. This was actually a predecessor to the N11.5 Volkswagen Plant Gowon had opened the following week in Lagos. The said Peugeot Plant was built on a capacity to produce 20,000 cars per annum and was owned then by the Federal Government, Peugeot Automobile Motors of France, and a number of Nigerian shareholders. Gowon asserted then that the Plant was part of the fulfilment of his administration plans to disperse industries across the Federation. He also added that the creation of the industries was to benefit, particularly the young people in acquiring expertise and technological skills without the need for them gravitating to urban centers such as Lagos. That was 46 years ago. One would have thought that by now, Nigeria would have left the league of having just car assembly plants to also becoming a car manufacturing country.  Mi

Samuel Ogidan, Abuja   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has  congratulated and celebrated the governor of Delta state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as he marks his 62nd birthday. The party described Okowa as an exceptionally meticulous administrator, visionary leader and very courageous democrat, who has continued to show an uncommon commitment towards the stability, development and progress of the nation and Delta state in particular. PDP, in a statement by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan said, "over the years, as a medical doctor, a party man, a Senator of the Federal Republic and now as the governor of Delta state, Governor Okowa has distinguished himself as a patriot, who put the well-being and interest of other above self. "Governor Okowa has also remained an exceptionally loyal partyman, in making innumerable sacrifices towards the stability and growth of our great party, particularly, his roles in upholding the ideals of the PDP and visions of our founding fathers by s

By Wilson Macaulay Warri The Executive and members of 3rd Force Organization, on Thursday, threw their weights behind the immediate past Commissioner for Works in Delta State, Chief James Augoye, in his quest to govern the state, come 2023. 3rd Force Organization is apolitical pressure group set up to ensure that credible aspirants are voted into power come 2023. Speaking when the group led by its National Coordinator, Chief David Omoru, visited the guber aspirant in his residence at Ugbokoda, Okpe Local Government Area of the state, the group promised to deliver him, adding that the visit was to show solidarity and support his ambition. According to him, Chief Augoye is intelligent, humble, focused, disciplined, accessible and quiet, saying these qualities and many more influenced their decision to throw their weights behind him. Continuing, he recalled how he worked with former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and the seating Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and contributed his own quota in

By Wilson Macaulay Warri The frontline 2023 Delta State Governorship Aspirant, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi celebrates the executive Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on his auspenous birthday anniversary at 62. in a press statement, Gbagi described Okowa as Great Governor, Legend, Achiever, Quintessential political leader at 62. Gbagi also noted that Okowa is an astute political leader who has distinguished himself among many in Nigeria political circle.  Gbagi said, Ekwueme is a perfect gentleman, humble, peaceful, resourceful and God fearing politician who has always put everything he does in God's hands, and a fervent prayer political leader . On behalf of my family and the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) Delta, I wish our dear amiable Governor more wisdom, sound health and prosperous happy birthday in Jesus name amen, once  congratulations Sir.

By Wilson Macaulay Warri The Special Project Director of Asaba International Airport and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Austine Ayemidejor, has hailed the leadership qualities of the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa describing him as undisputed Political Tactician and one of the greatest Administrators in the present generation. Ayemidejor, rejoicing with Governor Okowa today Thursday July 8th, 2021 on his birthday celebration, said that the former Delta North Senator’s “leadership qualities and ability to govern the state and bring dividends of democracy to Deltans for the greater good of the public are uncommon and unrivalled among his peers.” In the Director’s message released on the occasion of the governor's birthday, he said, “the governor's style of governance is worthy of emulation. The empowerment program of his administration has continue to spread across the three senatorial district and his SMART agenda has brought develop

By Wilson Macaulay Warri Hon. Comrade Francis Obule JP, the Delta State Coordinator of PDP Mobilizers today salute His Excellency, Senator Dr Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta State on the occasion of his 62nd birthday . Comrade Francis Obule who spoke in Warri Delta State in his goodwill message  described governor Okowa as the Ogbemudia of our time , based on his unassailable prowess in the provision of road infrastructure and numerous tangible projects across the three Senatorial districts in Delta State,an attribute which qualifies him to be described as the Ogbemudia of our modern era. Speaking further, the Okpe born Justice of Peace from Sapele Local Government Area emphaphaszed that governor Okowa  has done so much for Deltans specifically in the area of human capital development, capacity building, job creation, Youth and women empowerment through the instrumentality of the SMART Agenda and the Stronger Delta Vision which has ushered in prosperity  in all  facets of t

By Okorohohi Michael, Warri The people of Oghior Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State have returned to the trenches in renewed rivalry with the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, HRM Bar E.B.O Delekpe, Owhorhu 1, precipitating a breakdown of the peace process over the monarch’s insistence that Oghior people are strangers and not entitled to their fair place of honour in the traditional order in Udu as contained in the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of 1979.   Addressing newsmen at the Oghior Town Hall on Wednesday, President of Oghior Community, Mr. Paul Okome stated that with the victory of Oghior over Ukpiovwin on the boundary dispute between both communities, the Udu Monarch has been defeated with evidence in his attempt to annex Oghior lands to service Ukpiovwin, one of his maternal roots, emphasizing that it was a most despicable thing for the Monarch to embarrass himself with claims that almost all 36 Udu Communities are stranger elements whereas, his own father, Late Pa

08th July, 2021 DELTA PDP FELICITATES GOVERNOR OKOWA AT 62  The Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has joined Deltans and well-wishers at home and abroad to Congratulate Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Governor of Delta State. A Congratulatory Statement by the Delta PDP State Publicity Secretary reads: "The Delta PDP family join Deltans and all men and women of goodwill at home and abroad, to wish our Leader, His Excellency, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Executive Governor of Delta State, Happy, Glorious 62nd Birthday, today, July 8, 2021. "Your Excellency, the Delta State PDP is truly blessed to have you as our leader at a time like this. Your calm, peaceful disposition, astute strategic administration, bold, determined and focused leadership style, and complete submission to God Almighty in all your endeavours have all brought unquantifiable blessings and successes to our Party, our State, the South-South Region, and the Country as a whole. "Ekwueme, the St

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP. #eacgovdelta  Today, July 8, marked another full blown year of  God's divine influence in the life of His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, the  Ekwueme Gburugburu, His journey in life has been very remarkable, qualified as a medical doctor at the tender age of 23 years, practiced medicine and due to his large heart for service to humanity, he ventured into the political arena and in 1998, began to craft result oriented leadership strategies that would launch him into the mountain top of public service through representative government. He gradually rose from the bottom of the ladder in politics and public service to an enviable position; served as local government chairman, multiple commissioner, Secretary to Delta State Government, Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing the good people of Delta North Senatorial District; and was elected as the third executive governor of Delt

By Odeya Ogbetuo  The Delta State Coordinator of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) mobilizer, Comrade  Francis Obule (JP) has commended Chief Hon. Barr. John Obokowho Nani, Executive Director of  Finance and Administration (EDFA) of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission  (DESOPADEC) for his contribution to Delta State, describing him as a distinguished personality  who has impacted positively in the lives of many persons across the state.  Hon. Obule in a chat with newsmen in Warri lauded the efforts of Barr. Nani who has been  committed to the upliftment and development of his immediate community and beyond.  He further said that his relationship with him has shown that Nani remains a detribalized  Deltan who does not discriminate and is always willing to assist at all times, adding that he has a  listening ear and a focused leader that is always ready to assist.  In his words “As you celebrate another milestone of achievement in your commitment to  the development o

By  Wilson Macaulay Warri The Leadership of  Save Urhobo Youth Forum SUYF, has again drummed support for Chief Engr. Daboner Arigbala Sonny JP Who based on academic qualification as a son of  the soil actually merited the appointment for the post of Principal /Chief Executive of the Petroleum Training lnstitute PTI Effurun. The Save Urhobo Youth Forum shared the view that Chief Engr Daboner Arigbala Sonny as a thoroughbred academia from Uvwie Kingdom with intimidating track record of laurels from the Ivory tower,  cutting across the African continental shelf ought to have been considered for the post of PTI Principalship  The Save Urhobo Youth Forum at the end of a Press Conference Organized in Effurun Delta State, came up with a communique  signed by Comrade Agadia Samuel Oghenegare , President and Comrade Cushione  , Secretary , which  attested thus:  " We the National Exco and the entire members of Save Urhobo Youth Forum hereby send a Save our Soul Compassionate appeal to His