The Natural and Paramount Ruler of Okwale Ancient Community, Chief Barikui B.J. Akpa Gbosi Gbarakoro, has charged all sons and daughters of Okwale who are into politics to play politics that will bring development, peace and progress to Okwale Ancient Community.
Chief Barikui B.J. Akpa Gbosi Gbarakoro gave the fatherly advice in a message posted on all platforms where sons and daughters of Okwale at home and in the diaspora converge to discuss issues affecting the community, share ideas, exchange information and chart a way forward for the ancient kingdom.
In his message, the Paramount Ruler, who is known for his love for peace and development, charged all political actors in all kingdom to avoid politics of bitterness, rancour, character assassination, hatred and division, and instead embrace politics of unity, peace, love, tolerance and development.
They paramount Ruler admonished that the essence of politics should not be to tear the community apart, or to create enemity among brothers and sisters, but to attract democratic dividends, infrastructure, empowerment, human capital development and good governance to the people of Okwale Ancient Community.
Chief Barikui B J lamented that in the past, politics of personal interest, selfishness and party supremacy has robbed the community of several golden opportunities and stalled its growth, stressing that it is time to change the narrative and put the interest of Okwale above all other interests.
The paramount Ruler noted that no community can develop in an atmosphere of rancour and disunity, hence the need for all political gladiators from Okwale to sheath their swords and work for the common good of the community.
Speaking further Chief BJ said in their politicking whether in their respective political parties or in support of any candidate, they must remember the collective mantra and guiding philosophy of the community, which is Okwale First.
"The paramount Ruler advice further to all politicians in the kingdom to play politics that will bring development and progress to Okwale Community. In all you do, remember Okwale First mantra," Chief Barikui B.J. Akpa Gbosi Gbarakoro stated.
He further noted that political party or personal ambition should not be placed above the interest of Okwale Ancient Community, stressing that Okwale must come first at all times, no matter whose ox is gored.
He explained that the Okwale First Mantra means putting the unity, peace, security, welfare and progress of Okwale before any personal or political consideration. It means thinking of what will benefit the community first before thinking of what will benefit individual. It means sacrificing personal comfort for communal gain.
He called on the youths, elders, women and all stakeholders to be ambassadors of peace and to promote the Okwale First ideology anywhere they find themselves.
He reiterated that as a father to all, his palace remains open to every son and daughter of Okwale, irrespective of political affiliation, religion or status, and called on all to work together in love and unity for a greater and better Okwale.
He prayed for peace, unity, love and sustainable development in Okwale Ancient Community and in Ogoni land at large.Paramount Ruler calls for politics of progress and inclusiveness
The Natural and Paramount Ruler of Okwale Ancient Community, Chief Barikui B.J. Akpa Gbosi Gbarakoro, has charged all sons and daughters of Okwale who are into politics to play politics that will bring development, peace and progress to Okwale Ancient Community.
Chief Barikui B.J. Akpa Gbosi Gbarakoro gave the fatherly advice in a message posted on all platforms where sons and daughters of Okwale at home and in the diaspora converge to discuss issues affecting the community, share ideas, exchange information and chart a way forward for the ancient kingdom.
In his message, the Paramount Ruler, who is known for his love for peace and development, charged all political actors in all kingdom to avoid politics of bitterness, rancour, character assassination, hatred and division, and instead embrace politics of unity, peace, love, tolerance and development.
They paramount Ruler admonished that the essence of politics should not be to tear the community apart, or to create enemity among brothers and sisters, but to attract democratic dividends, infrastructure, empowerment, human capital development and good governance to the people of Okwale Ancient Community.
Chief Barikui B J lamented that in the past, politics of personal interest, selfishness and party supremacy has robbed the community of several golden opportunities and stalled its growth, stressing that it is time to change the narrative and put the interest of Okwale above all other interests.
The paramount Ruler noted that no community can develop in an atmosphere of rancour and disunity, hence the need for all political gladiators from Okwale to sheath their swords and work for the common good of the community.
Speaking further Chief BJ said in their politicking whether in their respective political parties or in support of any candidate, they must remember the collective mantra and guiding philosophy of the community, which is Okwale First.
"The paramount Ruler advice further to all politicians in the kingdom to play politics that will bring development and progress to Okwale Community. In all you do, remember Okwale First mantra," Chief Barikui B.J. Akpa Gbosi Gbarakoro stated.
He further noted that political party or personal ambition should not be placed above the interest of Okwale Ancient Community, stressing that Okwale must come first at all times, no matter whose ox is gored.
He explained that the Okwale First Mantra means putting the unity, peace, security, welfare and progress of Okwale before any personal or political consideration. It means thinking of what will benefit the community first before thinking of what will benefit individual. It means sacrificing personal comfort for communal gain.
He called on the youths, elders, women and all stakeholders to be ambassadors of peace and to promote the Okwale First ideology anywhere they find themselves.
He reiterated that as a father to all, his palace remains open to every son and daughter of Okwale, irrespective of political affiliation, religion or status, and called on all to work together in love and unity for a greater and better Okwale.
He prayed for peace, unity, love and sustainable development in Okwale Ancient Community and in Ogoni land at large.
