The Delta North senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for next year’s general election, Prince Ned Nwoko, on Sunday attended the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ugoani of Okpanam Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Mbanefo Michael Ogbolu.
Prince Ned, a former member of the House of Representatives, was warmly received by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Chief Patrick Ukah, who represented the State Governor; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, at the event.
Speaking on the occasion after exchanging pleasantries with the guests, the senatorial candidate implored Anioma traditional rulers to be more politically active, stating that they were duty bound to decide who would be the next President, Governor or Senator, just like their counterparts in the Northern region of the country.
In his words, “I am a very proud Anioma son. I stand by anything that promotes Anioma culture and traditions. That is why I am friendly to virtually all the traditional rulers in Anioma. Because, without them, there would be anarchy and crisis in our various kingdoms. Just like other sons and daughters of Anioma have contributed to the palace project, In my own little way, I will contribute the sum of N20 million to the project. I am doing this on behalf of all the Obis here.
“I did not plan to speak politically today, but I will seize the moment to point something out. I know how courageous our Obis are, but there is something missing when it comes to political issues. I am not saying you should join PDP or APC. No, but as to the choice of who becomes your President, Governor or Senator, you have a duty to stand and make a declaration before your people. If you don’t do it, when those leaders get elected, they probably would not acknowledge you.
“In the North, the traditional rulers do not shy away from political responsibilities. That is why you see political office holders holding their Emirs so high up, because without them, they would probably not be there.
“Aniomas are lucky that Atiku Abubakar has chosen one of us, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate for the 2023 Presidential election. We have to give him all the support he needs. Time has come for us to play the civilized politics, the time to tell your people in your various kingdoms, that they must support Okowa”, Nwoko said.
In his remarks, the Obi of Olodu Kingdom, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Alexander, described Ned Nwoko, as a man of the people and a God sent to Anioma people and prayed God to crown him with good health and long life.
“I and other Anioma traditional rulers are solidly in support of Ned Nwoko’s candidacy. By God’s grace, he is already in the red chambers, we are just awaiting his swearing-in ceremony”, the traditional ruler said.
The anniversary celebration, which took place at St Mulumba College, Okpanam, had in attendance Obi Solomon Ezechinyelugo 1, of Ashama Kingdom, Obi Sunday Olisanweokwu of Ogodo Kingdom, Obi David Azuka Ezediambu of Akwukwu-Igbo Kingdom, Obi Ifechukwude Alexander of Olodu Kingdom, Dr. Isaac Erube Uvo, Ozu II of Igbuku Kingdom, Obi Anthony Ogboli of Ejeme-Aniogor Kingdom, Obi Austin Ezeagwunacof Egbudu-Aka, Obi Ezeagu Ezeweani of Umunede, and Obi Agbogidi Chukwumalieze of Onicha Ugbo, amongst others.
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