OKPE LEADERS RESTATE CALL FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

• HAIL SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT
• MOVE TO ESTABLISH DIALOGUE WITH OBOREVWORI ABOUT HIS POLICIES

The Okpe Nation on Sunday described the victory of Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori at the Supreme Court as a ‘’victory for all Deltans, especially the Okpe Nation, the governor’s primary constituency’’.

‘’With this Supreme Court affirmation, we are certain that you will be energized to midwife good governance, democratic practice and the rule of law in Delta State’’.

The Okpe Nation in a statement issued in Lagos by the President General and the General Secretary of Okpe Union Worldwide, Prof. O. Igho Natufe and Barrister Kingsley E. Akpederin stressed the recognition of Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality in Delta State.

‘’Of particular interest to the Okpe Nation is the respect for the ruling by the Federal High Court on the Okpe Union Autonomy Case. We trust that you will use your good office to ensure that the rule of law is not trampled upon by any forces against any group or persons in any part of Delta State’’.

The notable leaders of the Okpe Nation vowed to collaborate with Governor Oborevwori in all fields for the growth and development of Delta State, including the Okpe Nation

‘’As we stated in our congratulatory message at your governorship victory on March 18, 2023, be rest assured that we, the democratically elected leadership of Okpe Union shall collaborate with you and your Government in all fields for the growth and development of Delta State, including the Okpe Nation. One key area of our collaboration is to obtain your endorsement for the recognition of Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality in Delta State’’.

They also promised to submit a formal memorandum on the development of Delta State for the governor’s consideration.

‘’On behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Okpe Union worldwide, and of the Okpe Nation, we wholeheartedly congratulate you on your victory at the Supreme Court today, January 19, 2024. We wish you God’s guidance and blessings in your administration of Delta State’’ the statement added.