Oghenruona Tejiri, Oghara
Politicians in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State have been called upon to have a united front to hold fort for their leader, Chief James Onanefe Ibori at the State and local levels while he plies his political trade representing them at the national level.
This call was made by Dr. Ben Rolands Igbakpa, former Member, House of Representatives representating Ethiope Federal Constituency and a chieftain of the People Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State during the inauguration of Oghara Elite Forum (OEF), foremost socio-cultural organization in Oghara Kingdom .
Dr. Igbakpa urged politicians from the Kingdom to hold brief for the former governor at State and Local Government levels whilst Chief Ibori play national politics bringing home much more development for the Kingdom.
Rt. Hon. Igbakpa expressed his disappointment with politicians in area describing them as politically stagnant.
The former Lawmaker emphasized
that Chief James Onanefe Ibori’s transition from State to national politics created a power vacuum in Oghara, the hometown of the former governor, adding tha instead of consolidating their positions, some politicians in the area are busy fighting themselves for selfish gains, creating more problems and mistrust.
He cautioned politicians to be mindful of this gap and ensure that someone needs to occupy the space left by Chief Ibori whilst he is on sojourn to National politics.
According to Rt. Hon. Igbakpa, “unfortunately, Oghara politicians have been preoccupied with internal conflicts, leaving Chief Ibori with little or no support base at his ancestral home.”
