Egbema Youth Leader, Mingo Applauds ELOT, Stakeholders for Reconciliation, Urges Withdrawal of Court Cases and Lasting Unity
Urges Egbema leaders to withdraw court cases, embrace forgiveness, strengthen traditional institutions and end internal divisions threatening the kingdom's future.
By EgbemaVoice
Egbema kingdom — Niger Delta youth leader and KingdomVoice, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, has applauded the leadership of the Egbema Leaders of Thought (ELOT), stakeholders, the Traditional Council of Chiefs and youth leaders for their commendable efforts in resolving their differences and fostering a renewed spirit of unity, peace and reconciliation in Egbema Kingdom.
Kingdomvoice described the reconciliation initiative as a significant step towards rebuilding confidence, restoring mutual respect and strengthening the traditional and political institutions of Egbema Kingdom, stressing that the kingdom could no longer afford the consequences of prolonged disagreements, leadership crises and internal divisions.
He declared that the time had come for Egbema sons and daughters to put aside personal interests, community sentiments and political differences in the collective interest of the kingdom.
"We cannot continue to dishonour, disrespect and divide ourselves. Egbema is our identity, our pride and our heritage. If we genuinely love this kingdom, we must learn to respect one another, resolve our differences peacefully and work together for our collective progress," he said.
The youth leader noted that the hearts of those who genuinely love Egbema Kingdom had long been troubled by the prolonged leadership crisis, internal misunderstandings and court cases that followed the passing of the kingdom's former traditional ruler.
According to him, the disputes surrounding traditional leadership, the reported ban on the Regency Council and divisions within the Traditional Council of Chiefs contributed to an atmosphere of uncertainty, weakened unity and institutional instability.
He observed that the crisis had negatively affected the kingdom's ability to speak with one voice, pursue common interests and demand its rightful place in government and development initiatives.
The white eagle of Niger Delta Mingo stressed that the continued divisions among Egbema leaders had created avoidable setbacks, leaving the kingdom vulnerable to marginalisation and political exploitation in both Edo and Delta states.
He maintained that Egbema communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State and Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State must unite to confront common challenges, demand equitable representation and secure the development opportunities due to their people.
"When we divide ourselves, we weaken our collective voice. When we fight among ourselves, we create opportunities for others to take advantage of our differences. Egbema cannot continue to suffer because its sons and daughters cannot agree on issues that concern their common future," he stated.
Mingo particularly commended the Chairman of Egbema Leaders of Thought, Elder Edmund D. Tiemo, for initiating and presiding over the reconciliation meeting that brought together leaders, stakeholders and other critical actors in the kingdom.
He described Tiemo's initiative as a demonstration of responsible leadership, courage and commitment to the survival of Egbema's traditional institutions.
He also praised the ELOT executive, stakeholders, traditional leaders and youth representatives for embracing dialogue, accepting reconciliation and demonstrating the willingness to move beyond past disagreements.
According to him, the willingness of the various parties to come together represents an important opportunity to restore trust, rebuild relationships and establish a more inclusive leadership structure that serves the interests of every Egbema community.
He urged the kingdom's leaders to sustain the momentum created by the reconciliation meeting and ensure that the renewed commitment to unity translates into practical actions and lasting institutional reforms.
The Niger Delta youth leader emphasised that Egbema Kingdom belongs not only to the present generation but also to generations yet unborn, warning that personal ambitions and disagreements must never be allowed to destroy the collective heritage of the people.
He said the kingdom's founding fathers and ancestors would not be pleased to see their descendants destroy the unity, values and identity they worked hard to preserve.
"Egbema Kingdom is our future, our pride and our heritage. It is our responsibility to protect what our forefathers handed down to us and build a stronger kingdom for our children and generations yet unborn. We cannot sacrifice our collective future on the altar of personal interests, selfish ambitions or unnecessary rivalries," he declared.
Ogumaka further argued that those who had contributed to the kingdom's divisions should be encouraged to acknowledge their mistakes, embrace reconciliation and commit themselves to rebuilding the community rather than perpetuating hostilities.
He called on all parties to place the survival and progress of Egbema above individual interests, insisting that no personal disagreement should be allowed to undermine the kingdom's peace, unity and development.
As part of the measures needed to consolidate the reconciliation process, Ogumaka appealed to parties involved in disputes to consider withdrawing pending court cases where appropriate and mutually agreed, embrace forgiveness and pursue peaceful settlement of outstanding disagreements.
He stressed that reconciliation must go beyond public declarations and meetings, urging all parties to demonstrate sincerity through concrete actions that restore confidence and prevent a return to the old order.
He also called for stronger traditional institutions guided by established laws, rules, customs and procedures, noting that respect for due process and clearly defined institutional responsibilities would help prevent future leadership disputes.
According to him, Egbema Kingdom must build a culture of inclusive leadership in which every community, stakeholder and individual is treated with dignity and given a fair opportunity to contribute to the kingdom's development.
"Life is too short to spend it building enemies. We must learn to forgive ourselves, accept our differences and respect the dignity of every Egbema son and daughter. Our traditional institutions must be governed by laws, rules and established procedures. We cannot allow the mistakes of the past to threaten the future of our kingdom," he added.
Mingo further charged Egbema sons and daughters to respect the identity, contributions and values of every community within the kingdom, irrespective of differences in location, status, political affiliation or personal relationships.
He emphasised the need to honour credible leaders, support responsible leadership and ensure that those entrusted with positions of authority govern with fairness, transparency, accountability and inclusiveness.
He warned against community sentiments, exclusion and the denial of opportunities to other communities, stressing that the progress of one part of Egbema should not be achieved at the expense of another.
He maintained that the kingdom must learn to celebrate its people, appreciate its collective achievements and protect every opportunity capable of advancing the welfare of its sons and daughters.
The youth leader also called on political officeholders, traditional leaders and other influential stakeholders across Edo and Delta states to support the reconciliation process and work towards addressing the developmental challenges confronting Egbema communities
Mingo expressed optimism that the reconciliation initiative would mark the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Egbema Kingdom, characterised by peace, unity, mutual respect and purposeful leadership.
He urged ELOT, the Traditional Council of Chiefs, the Regency Council, youth leaders and other stakeholders to remain committed to dialogue and institutional stability, ensuring that disagreements are resolved through peaceful and lawful means.
He concluded by reiterating that the strength of Egbema Kingdom lies in the unity of its people and their willingness to protect their shared identity and pursue common aspirations.
"We must stop dishonouring ourselves, stop fighting ourselves and stop allowing divisions to weaken our kingdom. Egbema must rise above personal interests and community sentiments. Let us unite, respect our leaders, protect our heritage and build a kingdom that our children will be proud to inherit. Our unity is our strength, our identity is our pride, and our future depends on the decisions we make today," he said.
Signed
Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka kingdomVoice,
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