The people of Oghara Kingdom have been enjoined to remain united and embrace justice with a view to taking the kingdom to greater heights.
Hon. Ben Rolland Igbakpa, immediate past member that represented Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, stated this during a party organised in his honour by Oghara Elite Forum (OEF).
He urged all Oghara sons and daughters to live in peace and learn to build trust among themselves.
Hon. Igbakpa, who is a member of the forum, condemned any form of injustice that may undermine progress and harmony in the kingdom, saying that with togetherness, renewed sense of unity and purpose, the kingdom would be better off.
While expressing appreciation to the forum for honouring him, he charged members to remain focused on its principles, aims and core objectives.
He restated that Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Governor of Delta State, remained their foremost leader, adding that his contest in the last election should not be misconstrued as struggling for leadership position in Oghara with Chief Ibori.
Igbakpa said it was a testament to his commitment to upholding the dignity of Oghara Kingdom in politics.
In his welcome speech, Chief Joseph Ogaga Ogunje, President-General of OEF, said Hon. Igbakpa was honoured because of his great achievements during the four years he represented the constituency in the National Assembly, adding that he had made Oghara people very proud.
“We are honouring one of our worthy members and to appreciate him for a meritorious service as our representative in the National Assembly,” Chief Ogunje said.
“You have made us proud by your boldness, elegance and astuteness in presentation of bills and moving of motions on the floor of the National Assembly. You have left your footprints in the sands of political history,” he said.
Also speaking, Pastor Godwin Akpovie, Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Delta Special Economic Zone (Koko & Kwale) Free Trade Zone, commended the forum for honouring Igbakpa, describing him as a firebrand whose interest was working for the overall good of the people and advancing the Kingdom to higher levels.
Many other people extolled Igbakpa’s virtues, after which a vote of confidence was passed on him.
Highpoint of the ceremony was the presentation of a certificate of outstanding performance as A Super Legislator of the House of Representatives for Ethiope Federal Constituency to Hon. Igbakpa.
