EGBEMA YOUTH LEADER CAUTIONS YEMI OTUEDON, URGES ITSEKIRI LEADERS TO CALL HIM TO ORDER
Fred Waresah Demands Public Apology to Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom, Warns Against Further Social Media Attacks
By EgbemaVoice
Comrade Fred Waresah, Youth Leader of Egbema Kingdom, has strongly cautioned Yemi Otuedon over what he described as alleged disrespectful and unacceptable comments directed at the Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom, Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, popularly known as Alhaji.
In a strongly worded reaction, Comrade Waresah urged Yemi Otuedon to immediately desist from making statements on social media that Emmanuel Omoko stop company to pay community in Warri North local Government Area, that could be perceived as insulting or disparaging to the leadership of Egbema Kingdom. Noting that Bolowei of Egbema kingdom with his influence and leadership of peace have created coastal community development and other oil and gas bodies to bring development to the riverine communities,
According to the Egbema youth leader, respect for elders, community leaders and constituted authorities remains a fundamental value that must not be sacrificed on the altar of social-media arguments or personal disagreements.
“Yemi Otuedon should understand that not every attack should be taken to social media, and not every leader should be subjected to public insults. There are boundaries that must be respected, particularly when addressing an established leader and the Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom,” Waresah stated.
He further emphasized that an attack directed at the Bolowei is capable of being interpreted by Egbema people as an affront to the institution and leadership he represents, stressing that, we must follow it up and address him, through appropriate channels
Comrade Waresah also appealed to respected Itsekiri leaders, elders and the family of Yemi Otuedon to call him to order and advise him to refrain from further social-media statements capable of escalating tension between communities.
He noted that the relationship between the Ijaw and Itsekiri peoples in the Niger Delta is too important to be weakened by inflammatory exchanges or individual conduct on social media.
“We are calling on the respected Itsekiri leadership and his parents to advise their son. Whatever personal disagreement he may have with anyone should not become a reason to insult or denigrate an Egbema leader publicly. We must all act responsibly because our words and actions have consequences,” he said.
Waresah stressed that we'll will not encourage disrespect toward their community leadership, while equally calling on our youths to remain peaceful, disciplined and law-abiding.
The Egbema Youth Leader therefore demanded an unreserved public apology from Yemi Otuedon to Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, urging him to withdraw any statement considered offensive and bring the matter to an end.
He warned that continued provocative statements could unnecessarily create tension and urged all parties to pursue dialogue and lawful channels,
“Leadership must be respected, just as every individual deserves respect. We will not support insults against our leaders, but we also appeal to our youths not to take the law into their own hands. If anyone believes a leader has done something wrong, there are lawful and peaceful avenues for seeking redress,” Waresah maintained.
Comrade Fred Waresah concluded by urging Yemi Otuedon to exercise restraint, respect the dignity of Egbema leadership, and avoid further social-media confrontations that could inflame relations between neighbouring communities.
He reiterated that peace, mutual respect and responsible communication remain essential to preserving the long-standing relationship between the Ijaw and Itsekiri peoples of the Niger Delta.
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