Oduma set to celebrate birthday, APC Tribunal Victory
...says, for me, It's a double celebration
By: Oriaifoh Godwins
High Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma Of the Universe, who will be one year older tomorrow, April 2nd 2025, in his Birthday Anniversary message, said; "As I mark my birthday tomorrow, April 2nd, 2025, I have a strong conviction that the 2024 Edo Guber election tribunal judgment, will favor Governor Monday Okpebholo. This would make it a double celebration, for me and for our great party, the APC".
Continuing, High Chief Okoinemen, who said; "On the political front, I urge Asuen Igholado to reconsider his stance on continued litigation against Governor Okpebholo", also advised that, Ighodalo should not allow himself to be used by party stakeholders to prolong unnecessary legal battles and waste resources in the process, rather, Ighodalo should embrace peace, unity, and the understanding that power ultimately comes from God; saying; "let us all work together for the progress of Esan Land and the prosperity of our people".
Also in his birthday message, Chief Robert Okoinemen commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for the proactive steps he has so far taken to restore peace in the wake of the extrajudicial killings in Uromi kingdom, saying, the governor has demonstrated true leadership qualities by his actions by showing care, taking action, and going the extra mile to diffuse the rather brewing crisis.
Chief Okoinemen said; "Regarding the rising tension in my local government, Esan North East, I call for peace. Those responsible for bringing Fulani herdsmen into our communities and granting them settlement rights should desist from such actions.
"The level of insecurity in Esan Land is alarming. It is disheartening that, despite the ongoing crisis, we still see cattle roaming our farmlands, destroying the crops of hardworking farmers and families. It is now up to our traditional leaders to take decisive steps to protect the interests, properties, and livelihoods of the Esan people".
He also advised the youth to stay clear from crime, adding that, there is a wise saying, that says; "it is the rat inside the home that informs the rat outside, that there is food inside the home. Similarly, a Yoruba adage teaches that, the ant that eats the vegetable lives within the vegetable. Our young people must avoid acts that bring disrepute to Esan community". Chief Okoinemen concluded.
