Okuama: Dafinone, Joel-Onowakpo Laud Tinubu, Military over Release of Delta Monarch

The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Army Staff for their roles in securing the release of His Royal Majesty, King Clement Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, the monarch of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Following the distressing incident at Okuama leading to the detention of King Clement Ikolo, Senator Dafinone engaged tirelessly with relevant authorities to ensure that the monarch was released.

Similarly, the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has expressed appreciation to the military, particularly the Nigerian Army for showing understanding with the release of the monarch.

The Delta Central lawmaker in collaboration with his colleagues, Senators Ned Nwoko (Delta North) and Joel Onowakpo-Thomas (Delta South) interfaced with the military authorities to ensure that the monarch was freed.

Senator Dafinone, in a statement issued in Warri yesterday said, "Today, (yesterday) I commend the swift and decisive actions taken by President Bola Tinubu and the Chief of Defence Staff in addressing this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserved.

“The release of His Royal Majesty, King Clement Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, brings a sense of relief and reassurance to our community. I am deeply grateful to Mr. President, Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja and the entire military leadership for their unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens," he said.

Senator Dafinone, on behalf of the Urhobo nation, thanked his colleagues Senators from Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko and Delta South, Senator Joel Onowakpo-Thomas for their invaluable contributions to the release of the king.