High Chief Frank Osage Ededey, JP, Unugbrogodo of Ogharefe, Oghara kingdom receiving certificate of recognition from HRM Orefe 111, Uku Oghara Name, Ovie of Oghara Kingdom

Nyerovwhor Oghenetejiri

High Chief Frank Ededey(JP) has emerged through due process and installed as the Unugbrogodo  of Ogharefe, Oghara Kingdom with a promise to be transparent as well as work with all stakeholders to bring in the much needed development to Oghara Kingdom just as three Inuevworos to help pilot the affairs of Ogharefe Oguedion(Council of Chiefs) were installed.

Presenting official certificate of installation as well as traditional and government recognition to High Chief Ededey, the Unugbrogodo of Ogharefe, Chief Stephen Igbivwie, Unuevworo of Adagbonyeri, Chief Vincent Atumah, Unuevworo of Otefe and Chief Godwin Ozah, Unuevworo of Ijomi in his palace after due diligence at the Oguedion, HRM Noble Eshemitan, Orefe 111, Uku Oghara Name, the Ovie of Oghara Kingdom charged them to synergise to ensure sustainable peace in the kingdom.

HRM Orefe 111 explained that the positions was not for self aggrandizement but a call to serve the people just as he called on them to work out modalities aimed at making the community a peaceful place for all.

The monarch noted that although he has no doubt in their capability to deliver,  he tcautioned them against divisive agenda among them and Chiefs just as he called on them as leaders in the Oguedion (Council of Chiefs) to work in synergy with the palace to bring the much needed development to the kingdom.

The monarch disclosed that their official presentation as Unugbrogodo of Ogharefe and Inuevworos of Ogharefe was a step of government and the Palace to put a seal of authority and recognition to the choice made by the people and Chiefs of Ogharefe Oguedion (Council of Chiefs) as submitted to the Palace and Government.

In his speech, High Chief Frank Odafe Ededey(JP) the Unugbrogodo of Ogharefe promised to operate an all inclusive administration adding that transparency would be his watch word.

High Chief Ededey disclosed that he has a very tall dream for Ogharefe and Oghara Kingdom as a whole adding that he is a symbol of change with  carrdinal programmes targeted to advance the cause of change for the teeming youths of the Community and overall development of the kingdom.

According to the Unugbrogodo of Ogharefe, “I come with a dream to change and transform the community for good. My primary cardinal Programme is to empower our wonderful youths, we have the best youth in the world, they are very intelligent, articulate and educated, all they need is a push from the traditional and political class to attain their potentials.  When the larger population of the youths are gainfully employed and happy, then the community is on track and happy. My other Cardinal  objective is that Iam going to run an all inclusive administration and  very transparent one, community account would be open and read from time to time, transparency and honesty would be the watch word. We shall work hard to revamp most of our infrastructures beginning with the Oguedion Hall, we will ensure it wears a new befitting look. We shall also work hard to ensure that peace and unity is sustained in  the area.”

While promising not to betray the confidence reposed in them, High Chief  Ededey(JP) an alumnus of the University of Benin, a retired military officer, a legal and security expert then  solicited the support and cooperation of all to enable them succeed.

In an interview, Chief Stephen Igbivwie, the Unuevworo of Adagbonyeri , a Sociology graduate with Masters Degree in International Relations and Conflict Resolution expressed appreciation to God, HRM Orefe 111 and the people for giving them the opportunity to serve adding that they would synergize with relevant stake holders to move Oghara to greater heights.

On his part, Chief Vincent Igho Atumah, the Unuevworo of Otefe and former Vice Chairman, Ethiope West Local Government Area promised to work with all stakeholders to improve on what is on ground with a view to move Oghara Kingdom forward.

Also speaking, Chief Godwin Ozah, the Unuevworo of Ijomi promised to work with all stakeholders to ensure that Oghara Kingdom becomes much more better to meet the global trend that is generally acceptable.

High point was the presentation of certificates of recognition to seal the selection process that brought them up for the various positions amidst pomp and pageantry .