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The media team of Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, ADC Delta North Senatorial Candidate (2023) and Convener of the Kenneth Gbandi 4 Nigeria Organisation, has strongly condemned a recent publication claiming the emergence of a “new” Delta State Executive Committee (EXCO) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the purported passing of a vote of no confidence on the current State Chairman, Engr. Austin Okolie. In a swift and firm response to the press, the Gbandi Media Team described the report as “mischievous, misleading, and politically motivated,” calling on the public and ADC faithful to disregard the announcement. “No New EXCO Exists,”…

by Collins Nweke | Patron, The AfrikaFora Years ago, one of my sons wondered aloud how my Igbo identity could coexist so harmoniously with my global citizenship. Without pausing to think, I told him that my Igbo identity does not compete with my global citizenship. It completes it. Far from limiting my global outlook, affirming my Igbo heritage enriches it. True global citizenship begins with self-knowledge. Understanding where one comes from provides the moral and cultural compass to relate meaningfully with others. And so, when the drumbeats of Ikenga Day 2025 faded into the cool evening air, what lingered was not merely the sound of…

by Collins Nweke At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima took the global stage with a speech that was as forceful as it was symbolic. His remarks, centered on the ongoing Gaza conflict, marked a clear departure from the developmentalist and technocratic tones of Nigeria’s past UNGA interventions. This year, Nigeria leaned heavily on moral authority, framing itself as a conscience-driven voice of the Global South. A Voice for the Oppressed Shettima’s speech strongly condemned the human toll of the Gaza war. He touched on civilians killed, children displaced, homes reduced to rubble. He did not mince…

Lagos, Nigeria –  The Palace of the Oba of Lagos has officially announced the ascension of Chief Lookman Bolaji Oluwa as the new Onisemo of Lagos, marking a historic moment for the cultural and traditional life of Isale Eko and Lagos Island. The confirmation, published in an official Lagos State Government gazette, was issued under the authority of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, the Oba of Lagos. Chief Oluwa’s elevation to the revered White Cap Chiefs marks what many describe as a symbolic return to the ancestral throne, entrusting him with the duty of preserving the…

By African Heritage Global Affairs Desk ADC Leaders Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, leader of the ADC Diaspora Network (ADC-DN), the longest-serving Diaspora Leader and Board of Trustees member of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) both at national and continental levels (2013–2020), and the 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Delta North, has commended the highly successful Ward Coalition Committee Inaugurations across Delta State’s 25 Local Government Areas. Speaking on the sidelines of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Defiant Literature Thinking Awardceremony at the 2025 Harbour Front Literaturfestival in Hamburg, Germany, Dr. Gbandi described the exercise as “a clear demonstration that the ADC is firmly…

By Roy Ofori, African Heritage Global Affairs Editor Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, Senatorial Candidate for Delta North (2023) and Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has praised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a symbol of courage and principled defiance, describing her recent political victory as “a triumph for democracy and a new benchmark for civil resistance in Nigeria.” With the expiration of her suspension in September 2025 and the official unsealing of her office by the National Assembly, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return to the Senate has sparked celebration across Nigeria. Speaking from Hamburg, Germany, Gbandi called the development a powerful reminder…

By Roy Ofori, African Heritage Global Affairs Editor Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chieftain and 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Delta North, has weighed in on the reported peace deal with notorious bandit leader Ado Aleru, urging the Federal Government to adopt a more consistent and holistic approach to national security. Speaking with African Heritage Global Affairs Editor, shortly after arriving from Turkey on an EU Erasmus program on cultural competency and diplomacy, Gbandi drew from his extensive experience in peace mediation, particularly in conflict-affected areas involving non-state actors. “The internationally recognized 3Rs of Reconciliation, Reintegration, and Reconstruction…

By Roy Ofori, African Heritage Global Affairs Editor Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chieftain and the party’s 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Delta North, has strongly criticized the reported approval of a new dress code for public servants in Delta State by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The policy reportedly bans bushy beards, artificial hair, long eyelashes, fake nails, and other forms of what the governor described as “indecent appearance,” with heads of departments directed to send home any erring officers. Speaking to the press from his Diaspora office in Germany, Gbandi described the move as “cosmetic governance and a…

By Roy Ofori, African Heritage – Global Affairs Editor 06 September 2025 – The African Democratic Congress – Diaspora Network (ADC-DN) has taken bold steps to consolidate its position as the “7th Geopolitical Zone” of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following a well-attended Strategic Setting Meeting held virtually on Saturday, 6 September 2025. The high-level session, chaired by ADC-DN Worldwide Chairman Hon. Dr. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, brought together an impressive lineup of Diaspora leaders and continental representatives. Notable participants included: Hon. Rose Rahila Adamu (Deputy Chairman/Woman Leader), Chief Amb. Toni Tuklan (Secretary), MacGodwin Iweajunwa (Director of Communication/Publicity Secretary), Barr. Favour…

By Roy Ofori African Heritage Global Affairs Editor. The African Democratic Congress Diaspora Network (ADC-DN), widely referred to as the ADC’s “7th Zone,” has raised serious concern over what it describes as a growing wave of politically motivated attacks targeting the party and its coalition partners across the country — from Kaduna to Lagos and Imo State. In a statement issued after its high-level global leadership meeting on September 6, 2025, ADC-DN warned that the attacks pose a “dangerous threat to the nation and its democracy.” The group urged the Federal Government and security agencies to act swiftly to protect…