STAKEHOLDERS LAUD HON. OFORJI’S GRASSROOTS REPRESENTATION AT 49TH BIRTHDAY WRESTLING BOUT

Stakeholders in Bayelsa State have commended Hon. Oforji Oboku, the member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma-Opokuma Federal Constituency, for what they described as his impactful representation, youth empowerment and commitment to grassroots development.

They spoke during a traditional wrestling bout on Thursday organised by the Bayelsa Progressives Front to mark Oforji’s 49th birthday, with participants and supporters from across the constituency in attendance. The bout, which featured Umbu from Agobiri in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area and Harrison Onovwio-mogbowho from Ofoni in Sagbama, ended in a draw.

The organisers said the event was aimed at celebrating Hon. Oforji’s leadership and contributions to youth development through sports, noting that traditional wrestling remains a unifying sport in Ijaw land. On his part, Hon. Oforji thanked the organisers and participants and reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots sports and youth empowerment in the constituency.

Also speaking, Senator Konbowei Benson, who represents Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, lauded Hon. Oforji for his impactful representation, describing him as a humble and people-oriented leader who continues to give the youth a sense of belonging.

On her part, Hon. Egba Ayebanengiyefa, the member representing Yenagoa Constituency One in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, praised Hon. Oforji for his achievements in the National Assembly and his grassroots engagement.

She promised to mobilise support for his re-election and other APC candidates in the forthcoming elections, while Hon. Mandy Sylvanus Akpalo, Commissioner for Special Duties, Bayelsa Central, applauded Hon. Oforji for using grassroots wrestling to promote unity, peace and youth development in the constituency.

The event was attended by traditional rulers, political leaders and other dignitaries, including HRH Ernest Samuel, Odakri, Osusu Epie; HRH Shedrach Etivie, Paramount Ruler of Edepie; Chief Lambert Ototo, Chairman, Local Government Service Commission; Hon. Ebiye Tarabina, Project Monitoring, and other guests.

Reported by Ebi Oyinki