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The candidate and party leaders paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, where the traditional kola nut was broken and prayers and blessings were offered.

Courtesy visit to the Dein of Agbor
Courtesy visit to the Dein of Agbor

In continuation of his engagement across communities in Ikaland, the PDP House of Representatives candidate, Barr. George Ogbormeh, with party chieftains and supporters, paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, where he was warmly received by His Royal Majesty, Dr Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekwuzi I, CON.

A highlight of the visit was the traditional breaking of the kola nut and the introduction of the PDP leaders by Bishop Charles Ojewa. The candidate spoke of his contribution to the development of Ika, including street lights, scholarships and WAEC fees, and promised to do more when elected.

The discussion focused on shared priorities, community development, youth empowerment and proper representation of Ika Federal Constituency in the House in 2027. The Royal Father urged him to lead by example and play politics of inclusivity: Ika land is a peaceful land and he wants it to remain so. He concluded by offering prayers and blessings.

In the entourage were his wife, Mrs Ogbormeh, the Ika South PDP chairman Hon. Jude Obuh, Bishop Charles Ojewa, Hon. Jude Obianke, Mr Samuel Enyagboerue, Mrs Stella Ejike and other party chieftains.

Speaking at an enlarged Ika South PDP meeting at the party secretariat in Agbor, he promised to speak truth to power, hold regular town halls and serve all of Ika without discrimination.

A meeting opened in prayer by the Delta North PDP chairman, Bishop Charles Ojewa, and welcomed by the Ika South PDP chairman, Sir Jude Obuh, set out his eight-point vision for Ika North East and Ika South.

A study tour to learn how Singapore’s Parliament makes laws, questions officials, checks public finances and studies Bills before they become law. “Learn from the world. Understand the system. Bring home the knowledge. Use it for the people.”

Hon. Jude Obuh described him as a distinguished legal practitioner and committed party stalwart, a “symbol of humility, competence, and visionary leadership”.

He joined the people of Abavo Kingdom to celebrate their traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty Uche Irenuma II, and thanked him for promoting unity and peace in Abavo, in Ikaland and beyond.

He commended Deltans for their resilience, unity and commitment, and called for peace and cooperation across the state.

“Ika First. Ika Together. Ika Forward.” An open call to mobilise wards, families, churches and associations for competence, law and community leadership.