By Sunday Apah
Political leaders of Egbema kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, under the aegis of Egbema Political Forum have called on all sons and daughters of the kingdom who are angry over the non inclusion of them in the list of commissioner nominees to give peace a chance.
In a statement signed on behalf of the leaders by Hon. Bishop Sunny Jero and Ambassador Jude Ebitimi Ukori, Chairman and General Secretary respectively, called on all stakeholders to exercise restraint while they make efforts to interface with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of the state with a view of resolving all the issues raised amicably.
According to the statement, “the call became necessary as there were a series of agitations and threats following the nomination of the State Cabinet members which could degenerate to a crisis situation.
“We are not opposed to any group or individual yearning for equity in the sharing of the spoils of politics in Warri North haven considered the role played by the ijaws of Egbema kingdom in the emergence of our amiable Governor.
“As political leaders, we are worried with the spate of the grievances and attendant expression of bitterness by stakeholders – individuals and groups that could polarize the PDP family within its rank and file and possibly lead to breakdown of law and order if not nipped in the bud.
“We therefore call on all stakeholders to exercise restraint while we make efforts to interface with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of the state with a view of resolving all the issues raised amicably.
“We are mindful that His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sherrif O. E. Oborevwori being a grassroot politician understands the dynamics of politics having good intention for all Deltans and ours can not be in isolation. His Excellency can be trusted to promote fairness, equity and justice being a friend of Egbema hence the massive mobilization during the last election.
“We therefore believed that the executive Governor of our dear state is capable to do the needful to address our issues. It’s on the above premise we appeal to all well meaning Egbema sons and daughters to be calm while we engage the Governor on the Egbema issues”, it added.
