Dr. Edema remains focused on the bigger picture, Mone replies Oghomienor

Social commentator and protege of Dr. Edema Collins Oritsetimeyin, Mone Oris, has replied chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comr. Emiko Oghomienor, saying Dr. Edema, remains too focused on the bigger picture of the Itsekiri interest, to descend into a mud-slinging match.

Mone, in reaction to Comr. Oghomienor’s statement that Dr. Edema Collins Oritsetimeyin, lacks the moral compass to speak or take political decisions for Itsekiri Nation, posited that Dr. Edema, understands that the future of Warri must be built on competence and unity, not bitterness or the insecurities of those, who see themselves as failures and expect others to follow suit.

In an electronic statement made available to Fresh Angle International, Wednesday night, Mone Oris, opined that instead of Comr. Oghomienor “and his ilk” to attack personalities, they should refine their efforts to serve the people.

Below is the full text of Mone Oris’ statement:

THE BURDEN OF CAPACITY: A REJOINDER TO THE UNWARRANTED ATTACK ON DR COLLINS EDEMA: WHY WARRI DESERVES CAPACITY OVER CLOUT

In the evolving landscape of Delta State politics, the word "capacity" is often tossed around by those who understand its spelling, but not its weight. A recent public attack by Hon. Emiko Oghomienor against Dr. Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema serves as a perfect case study of this phenomenon.

It is a classic scenario of a man who has spent his career in the shadows of another attempting to dim the light of a man who has built his own path. If we are to measure "capacity," we must look at where a man stands when the stakes are highest.

During the last general elections, while many were content to wait for instructions in air-conditioned offices, Dr. Collins Edema was in the trenches. From the bustling markets of Warri to the riverine reaches of Warri North and South-West, he deployed his personal resources and energy to secure victory for His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Contrast this with his critic, Hon. Oghomienor, whose political resume begins and ends with being a loyalist to Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi. While loyalty is a virtue, it is not a substitute for a track record. One wonders how a man who has never held an independent position of responsibility can feel qualified to lecture a PhD holder and a proven grassroots mobilizer on the meaning of capacity.

The real tragedy in this discourse is the attempt to distract the public from the elephant in the room: the legislative scorecard of the Warri Federal Constituency over the last eight years. Leadership is not defined by the volume of one’s insults or the frequency of media drama; it is defined by measurable impact.

The Itsekiri Nation deserves more than a "docile" presence in the National Assembly. We deserve advocacy that is heard on the floor of the House, representation that translates to federal projects, and a voice that does not struggle to communicate its achievements. When those in office fail to provide a visible scorecard, they often resort to using loyalists to attack anyone who represents a "New Dispensation."

Dr. Collins Edema remains too focused on the bigger picture of the Itsekiri interest to descend into a mud-slinging match. He understands that the future of Warri must be built on competence and unity, not bitterness or the insecurities of those who see themselves as failures and expect others to follow suit.

To Hon. Oghomienor and his ilk, the challenge is simple: instead of refining words to attack personalities, refine your efforts to serve the people. If the current leadership has truly performed, let the scorecard speak.

Until then, silence would be a more dignified response than attacking a man whose capacity has been tested and proven, from the leadership of NAIS and NAIG to the hallowed halls of the NNPC and the Palace.

The people of Warri are wiser than they are given credit for. They can distinguish between a leader who brings value to the table and an "errand boy" who merely clears the plates. As 2027 approaches, the conversation will not be about who can shout the loudest, but who has the vision to lead the Itsekiri Nation out of the shadows and into the light of true representation.

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