An ex-militant leader and national coordinator of the National Coalition of Niger Delta Ex-Agitators, NCNDE-A, Eshanekpe Israel, a.k.a Akpodoro has been elected the Mayor of Urhobo land by Gbaregolor Federated Communities led by Chief Edemini Epiagbaga the Okpako-Orere of the Gbaregolor Federation.
This was made known by the Okpako Orere-in-Council during a well attended event in the ancient community of Gberegolor, Ughelli South local government area of the Oil-rich Delta state, South-South Nigeria.
In his address during the ceremony with the Presidents-General of seven other communities in attendance, the Okpako Orere reeled out the achievements of the former warrior to include his dedication to the growth and development of Urhobo land in particular and Nigeria in general noting that Akpodoro brought pride to Urhobo nation particularly during the disarmament of reluctant militants who were not willing to disengage from militancy at the dawn of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, in the Niger Delta region.
Chief Epiagbaga noted that Akpodoro was he who in conjunction with the Nigerian armed forces averted what would have been a bloody war in the Niger Delta during the renewed insurgency in the region in 2016.
He said, the new Mayor of Urhobo land was he who tamed rather than supporting the Avengers in their onslaught against the economic wellbeing of the nation.
Akpodoro, he noted deserves all the honours and privileges in Urhobo land owing to his unwavering belief in Urhobo project, noting that the Mayor remains the only Urhobo youth who can hold his own anywhere in the world without let or hindrance and on account of these labyrinth of achievements, he conferred on Akpodoro who is the National Taskforce Chairman, of the Association of Nigerian Refineries and Petroleum Marketers, ANRPM the Mayoral honour.
“In recognition of your outstanding and and excellent distortions to the development and growth of Urhoboland, you are awarded the Mayor and we hope you take Urhobo nation to the highest level. We believe in you.” The Okpako Orere stated.
In appreciation to the leadership and the people of the Federated Communities, Akpodoro said he was humbled by the honour done him saying it was a great privilege and higher call to serve Urhobo land and the entire nation saying the struggle for a greater Urhobo people is his life as he called for unity of purpose, peace in Urhoboland noting that only a peaceful people can be developed.
