I'll accept dissidents as prodigal sons, Orodje of Okpe declares

The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom in Delta State, HRM. (Maj.Gen.) Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd. ) on Saturday April 24, said there was no faction within the Okpe Union, the umbrella body of Okpe people.

The Monarch, said what exist are dissidents causing trouble in the Union.

He said he will accept the dissidents that are causing trouble within the Okpe Union as ," prodigal sons".

The Okpe King, made the assertion during his remarks at the Annual Conference/Convention of Okpe Union, organized by the National Interim Committee of the Union.

He said: " I don curse Okpe people. I pray for them. Anytime they come back, I will accept them as the prodigal son."

Orhue I, noted that the Okpe Union is one, stressing that it has come to stay. 

HRM. Mujakperuo, also denied attempting to sell the Okpe House, situated at Obalende in Lagos State, just as he explained how the edifice was built by the Okpe people.

He appreciated the National Interim Committee of the Okpe Union for accepting the challenges and working for the success of the Union. 

He also urged the people of Okpe to be united and work towards the development of their land.

Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori in a speech, urged Okpe to be united so as to move Okpe kingdom forward.

"For the Unity of Okpe, we must be united. We must work together. We must be on the same page with the Orodje in Council and I believe that with Unity, living together without division, will make us stronger and will take Okpe to a very enviable heights."

The member representing Sapele/Okpe/ Uvwie Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, .Hon. Efe Afe, who was represented by Chief Isaacs Itebu, aligned himself with the decisions of the Orodje in Council. 

While calling for the unity of Okpe people ahead of the 2023 governorship election in Delta State, Hon. Afe, advised Okpe indigenes to ensure that they are well positioned in all areas to produce the next governor of Delta State.

Earlier in his remarks, the President - General of the Interim National Executive Committee of the Okpe Union, Prof. Emurobome.G. Idolor, thanked the Orodje of Okpe for appointing a 9-member executive Committee to reorganize the leadership of the body.

Prof. Emurobome.G. Idolor

"It must be reiterated that the Okpe Union was not dissolved and therefore, all branches are functioning to full capacity. 

"Only the leadership was dissolved, due to observed fracas in the ranks of its officers, which was not healthy for the roles the Union is expected to perform.

"On behalf of the membership of the Interim Executive Committee, I say thank you for the opportunity to serve the Okpe Nation in our various responsibilities. We must also acknowledge the assistance of the Udogun-Okpe in terms of courcoura, suggestions, and finances to facilitate our activities and achieve the goals of the Committee."

Present at the colorful event were former Minister of Information, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, Chief James Augoye, Delta State Commissioner for Works and Hon. Julius Egbedi, the State Commissioner for Agriculture.

A cross section of Okpe Union & stakeholders during the Delegate conference

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