It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the circus of self-promotion, malice, and misinformation that Fejiro Oliver parades as activism. His latest diatribe against Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the leadership of Delta State is not a critique; it is a calculated smear campaign by a man whose notoriety precedes him.
Fejiro Oliver is no
stranger to controversy. He is best known not for balanced journalism or policy
advocacy but for blackmail, extortion threats, and a pattern of slander
masquerading as investigative reporting. His name surfaced in various scandals
involving coercive “media exposés” against public figures, which conveniently
disappear when certain inducements are secured. These are not baseless
accusations; they are patterns that have earned him widespread scepticism, even
among his peers in the media.
Now, having failed to
gain traction through credible journalism or electoral relevance, Mr. Oliver
has repackaged himself as the “ombudsman” of Delta State politics, a title no
one gave him, and one which he clearly does not understand. A true ombudsman
investigates with integrity, presents facts dispassionately, and offers
solutions, not venomous rants and character assassinations laced with
schoolyard insults.
Let us now address the
specific claims he made, and why they fail under the weight of facts.
1. Governance is Working:
The M.O.R.E Agenda is in Motion
Governor Sheriff
Oborevwori was not "forced" into office. He was elected by the will
of the people, affirmed by the courts, and welcomed across party lines. Since
assuming office, he has demonstrated calm, competence, and focused leadership
under the M.O.R.E. Agenda: Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All,
Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security.
Infrastructure: Over
1,500 km of roads, bridges across riverine belts, and drainage systems have been executed or are ongoing, projects that reach into previously neglected communities.
Healthcare: Dialysis
machines, CT scanners, and 4D ultrasound systems have been deployed across all
LGAs; hospitals have been upgraded and re-equipped.
Education: Salaries in
public tertiary institutions are uninterrupted, new schools are under
construction, and teacher training is ongoing.
Security and Investment:
Delta now runs a strengthened Waterways Security Network and is actively
courting international investment, particularly in clean energy and technology.
The administration does
not govern through noise; it governs through impact.
2. “Incompetent Dispatch
Rider”? That’s Not Journalism, That’s Jealousy
Fejiro Oliver’s statement
that Governor Oborevwori is “only fit to be a dispatch rider” says more about
his own pettiness than about the Governor’s capabilities. This is the same
Governor who has chaired the Conference of Speakers in Nigeria, navigated complex
legislative reforms, and now leads one of Nigeria’s top four State economies.
To call an entire cabinet
incompetent without a shred of credible evidence is not bold; it is lazy. Mr.
Oliver offers no comparative policy analysis, no budgetary scrutiny, and no
constructive recommendations. Instead, he peddles name-calling and
vendetta-driven bile. That is not criticism. It is digital thuggery.
3. CNG Investments:
Fejiro’s Ignorance on Display
Mocking the Delta State
Government’s engagement with international CNG companies reveals Oliver’s
chronic misunderstanding of how development and investment work. Unlike private
bloggers, responsible governments follow due process, conduct feasibility studies,
and ensure sustainability before announcing or onboarding partners.
The China-CNG partnership
is part of a broader climate transition strategy, one which States like Lagos,
Rivers, and Edo are also exploring. That Oliver trivialises it as a “clown
show” proves he is not interested in facts, only headlines.
4. Ministry of Education
Attacks: Empty Accusations, No Proof
The targeted attack on
the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Rose Ezewu, is reprehensible.
Fejiro claims that funds have been diverted “through contracts” but provides no
documents, no investigative trail, and no recourse to appropriate institutions.
This is a recycled tactic from his playbook: smear first, demand access or
attention later.
Let it be known:
accusations without evidence are defamation. And hiding behind social media
handles to malign public officials is cowardly.
5. Fejiro’s Track Record:
A Reputation Built on Blackmail and Misinformation
For the avoidance of
doubt, Fejiro Oliver’s name has been associated with:
The 2014 NNPC extortion
scandal, in which he was accused of leveraging confidential information for
personal gain.
Regularly threatening to
“expose” public officials unless they "settle" him.
Using his platforms to
promote targeted attacks on individuals he has fallen out with politically or
financially.
A well-documented
vendetta against leaders who refuse to grant him unfettered access to
government patronage.
His latest campaign
against Governor Oborevwori is not rooted in public interest; it is rooted in
personal bitterness and a bruised ego.
6. Delta is Not
Distracted
Governor Oborevwori
remains focused. His friendship with Mr. Oliver, if it ever truly existed, is
not a basis for policy compromise. Leadership is not a popularity contest. It
is a responsibility to the 5.6 million Deltans who expect results, not gossip.
Delta is progressing, not
perfect. And unlike Mr. Oliver’s camp of clickbait merchants, this
administration welcomes constructive criticism but only when it is grounded in
facts, data, and dignity.
Conclusion: Facts Speak
Louder Than Fejiro’s Fury
Fejiro Oliver has every
right to criticise, but Deltans also have a right to demand accountability from
critics. When will Mr. Oliver publish a well-researched piece on State finance?
When will he file a formal petition on his so-called “exposés”? When will he
trade personal vendettas for professional integrity?
Until then, let the
record show that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is delivering, not to bloggers,
but to the people.
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