Refrain from Criticizing Okpoye Based on Sentiment; You Failed to Criticize Your Brother ____ Egbema focus group,
By EgbemaVoice,
The Egbema Focus Group, has condemned inflammatory statements against Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpoye, DESOPADEC Commissioner for the Ijaw ethnic nationalities.
This follows criticism from Comrade Williams Ayoromiegha Junior, Ogulagha Kingdom youth leader. The EFG defends Okpoye's endorsement, citing his notable achievements and dedication to Ijaw communities.
The group promotes unity, fairness, and merit-based evaluations, urging constructive dialogue to ensure effective leadership and progress for the Ijaw ethnic nationality within DESOPADEC.
EFG leader Comrade Mingo Meshach Saya Ogumaka stresses the importance of evaluating leaders based on performance, not tribal or kingdom bias.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Warri earlier today by Comr. Mingo Meshach Saya Ogumaka stakersholder Egbema focus group, a copy of which was made available to The EgbemaVoice News,
Statement reads full below,
The Egbema Focus Group (EFG) has issued a caution against inflammatory speech directed at Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpoye, the commissioner representing the Ijaw ethnic nationalities on the board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). This caution comes in response to an attack by Comrade Williams Ayoromiegha Junior, a youth leader from the Ogulagha Kingdom, who criticized Commissioner Okpoye on sentiment, said, Hon. Spencer is regarded as a blessing to DESOPADEC and a key representative for the Ijaw ethnic nationalities in the DESOPADEC board.
According to the Ogulagha Kingdom Publicity Secretary, Comr. Williams had described the endorsement Hon Spencer Okubo Okpoye as a “Wrong and unnecessary move “, stressing that the endorsement is unpatriotic to his people. Said, endorsements should be done based on merit and excellent performance of a leader, adding that Okpoye has done nothing close to that to deserve endorsement while Ogulagha Kingdom is yet to feel the positive impact of DESOPADEC under Okpoye as Commissioner representing Ijaw Ethnic nationality in DESOPADEC.
The he stakeholders of the Egbema focus group
Comrade Mingo Meshach Saya Ogumaka, also known as KingdomVoice, has cautioned against tribal or kingdom bias in criticizing appointees from other kingdoms, particularly within DESOPADEC. Mingo emphasized the importance of fairness and warned against selective criticism, where individuals from certain kingdoms attack appointees from other areas while refusing to hold their own appointees accountable for their actions.
He stressed that all leaders, regardless of their kingdom or background, should be evaluated on their performance and service to the people. Mingo called for unity and constructive dialogue across different Ijaw kingdoms to ensure that appointees in positions of authority work in the best interest of the entire Ijaw ethnic nationality, rather than being subjected to biased and discriminatory attacks.
The Group regards the attack as an unwelcome development, emphasizing that Okpoye has been trying his best to serve the Ijaw people and fulfill his responsibilities in the commission. They urged for constructive dialogue rather than divisive rhetoric, calling for unity and collaboration among the Ijaw youth to ensure progress for the entire Ijaw ethnic nationality in DESOPADEC,
His tenure has seen strides in addressing the needs of his constituents, and the Ogulagha Kingdom Youth Council believes that Okpoye's performance justifies his position. The endorsement highlights his commitment to ensuring that DESOPADEC continues to benefit the Ijaw communities and underscores the importance of merit-based recognition for leadership roles. He said,
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