By Young Erhiurhoro
LAGOS NOVEMBER 6TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The traditional ruler of Uwheru Kingdom in Ughelli North LGA of Delta state, HRM, Agbaovwe Afugbeya, Oyise 11 has recently appreciated an Uwheru indigene, Hon (Prince) Oghene Emma Egoh, representing Amuwo Odofin federal constituency in Lagos state who is creating political impacts of development in both his constituency in Lagos and his home town of Uwheru.
The traditional ruler who spoke to urhobotoday.com in his palace at Uruvwigbo-Erovie Quarters, Uwheru town applauded the federal law maker saying, “Our people say, when you appreciate a farmer, his cutlass becomes sharper. In fact, this is what I can do to our son, Hon (Prince) Emma Egoh. He has really proved to be a true son and a prince of Uwheru Kingdom. “Why are we appreciating him? We are appreciating him because of his support to Uwheru development. As a law maker, even in another state, he has used his position to influence projects to Uwheru Kingdom. Worthy of mention, is this palace road. This road contract is awarded by the NDDC through his influence. Before now, this road was in very deplorable condition. You can see that, the project is ongoing. That one is just an example of the numerous projects he has influenced to this place.
“Without doubt, Hon. Egoh is a key player in Uwheru development. Therefore, on behalf of the entire Uwheru Kingdom, I once again appreciate Hon. Emma Egoh for his kind gestures to his home town. I pray that the Almighty God and our ancestors shall continually bless him. His political aspiration in the 2019 general elections shall be successful.” The monarch prayed.
Still applauding the law maker, the Odion’Ode of Uwheru Kingdom said, “…if he can do this to his home town, I know he is making political waves in in terms of development in Lagos state especially in his constituency. In fact, I have read much of his developmental strides in his constituency in Lagos in the papers. With this, I want to use this medium to call on his constituents to again vote Hon. Emma Egoh as their candidate in the House of Representatives come 2019. He is a worthy son and a worthy leader. I strongly believe that if all our political leaders can be like this man, we shall really know the true meaning of democracy in the Nigerian way.” He said.
The monarch however enjoined other Uwheru sons and daughters both at home and in the diaspora to emulate the political virtues of Hon. Emma Egoh by remembering to invest in the development of Uwheru Kingdom.
The Odion’Ode also used the opportunity to call on the Delta state government to come to the financial aid of farmers that were affected by the ravaging flood which destroyed farmlands and farm produce in every community or village of Uwheru Kingdom thereby making them to run into huge debts as many of the farmers took loans from individuals, co-operative societies and banks to invest into the farming business.