OKPARA-UKU OF OROGUN KINGDOM GETS STAFF OF OFFICE…As Governor Okowa Pledges To Respect Tradition, Laws Of The State
The Governor of Delta
State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa said the state government will always adhere
and respect the tradition and custom of the people and the laws of the state.
Senator Okowa made the
assertion today yesterday while presenting staff of office to His Royal
Majesty, Akpojotor Ekpo 1, the Okpara-uku of Orogun Kingdom, Ughelli North
Local Government Area, Delta State.
The governor who was
represented by the State Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, noted that
his administration does not meddle in the selection process of any traditional
ruler in the State.
While congratulating the
royal father on his ascension to the throne, the governor said the institution
of Okpara-uku has great significance for the people of Orogun. He advised the
people to strive at all times to promote the sanctity of the stool by according
His Royal Majesty, the fullest support, cooperation and respect he truly
deserves.
He charged the Royal
father, not to shrink on his responsibilities as the chief promoter of the
interest of his people.
According to him; As the
guardian of the tradition and culture of your people, it is important that you
do not give cause for your subjects to doubt your ability to uphold the
sanctity of their customs. I appeal to you to imbibe the democratic virtues of
dialogue and consultation in all your dealings with the people. The governor
said.
The governor while
saying that the needs of the Orogun community have been noted assured that
their demands will be channelled to the appropriate agencies of government for
necessary action.
Earlier, The Chairman,
Ughelli North Local Government Area, Hon. Godwin Adode, advice the royal father
not to meddle into politics but to be a father to all in piloting the affairs
of the community.
Hon. Adode, implored the
people of Orogun, particularly the youths to channel their energies to
purposeful activities and avoid acts that will bring about disunity and cause a
breach of the already existing peace in the kingdom.
He assured royal fathers in Ughelli North that his administration
will continue to accord them their pride of place in the affairs of the local
government.
The President
General of Orogun Kingdom, Olorogun Benson Ndakara on behalf of the
community, expressed appreciation to the governor for official recognition of
their monarch, saying that, a staff of office is a symbol of authority and
recognition as a king, by the government.
Olorogun Ndakara who use
the occasion to laud the governor for including the construct of the
Aragba-Ebodeti-Otorho road in the 2018 budget, appealed also for the inclusion
of the Orogun general hospital as well as the Orogun-Emevor road.
He noted that the Orogun
people as well as Deltona are happy and proud of the governors achievements
since the inception of office.
Fielding questions from
newsmen, The Eldest Son of the royal father, Mr Isaac Akpojotor, expressed joy
over the enthronement of his father as the Opkara-uku of Orogun Kingdom.
Mr Akpojotor, an
Engineer, who called on the people of Orogun to support and collaborate with
the state government, appealed to the government to bring more dividends of
democracy to the community through its SMART agenda.
Also, Former House of
Assembly and Rep. Member, Rt. Hon. Akpodiogaga Emeyese, Hon. Samuel Marierie,
Ughelli Constituency 1, in the State House of Assembly, Olorogun Dr. Alex
Orogun, amongst others, lauded the state governor for his numerous achievements
in the state.
They called on the people of Orogun kingdom to support and partner
with the state government as well as the royal father so as to attract more
dividends of democracy to the kingdom for the benefit of all.
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