King Ebifatei Edi-Mangi, the ruler of Koluama Kingdom in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has vehemently denied any role in endorsing any candidates for governor in the election scheduled for November 11.
The kind is non-partisan
In a statement released on Saturday, the traditional leader said that as the guardian of his people’s culture and custom, he had remained impartial and non-partisan in matters of politics.
When Edi-Mangi, also known as Kolu XI, Ibenanaowei of the Koluama Kingdom, reacted to what he called baseless assertions of sponsorship of a standard bearer by some politicians, notably on social media, he was doing so in response to Kolu XI.
According to Jerrymusa.com He claimed that he had never declared his support for any candidate running for governor in the upcoming elections.
King Ebifatei to uphold value and culture
“I have a holy responsibility to see to it that the values and cultural legacy of the Koluama Kingdom’s citizens are upheld. He claimed that I’ve’vever let my political beliefs get in the way of my duties.
Any story connecting him to the alleged endorsement that is making the rounds on social media, according to Edi-Mangi, is a fabrication of the purveyors and should be completely discounted.
He reaffirmed his support for peace and unity in Bayelsa and urged all political figures and their supporters to uphold peace, abstain from violence, and cooperate to create a progressive state.
Unity among the people
He said, “We should set aside our differences and come together for the greater interest of our state, stressing the significance of peaceful coexistence and unity among the people. Division and violence only impede our progress. Let’s concentrate on the things that are really important, like Bayelsa’s growth and prosperity.
Vanguard reports that Despite their enthusiasm and passion for the political process, he cautioned individuals who could have been misled or misread the situation to focus their energies on constructive and meaningful endeavours that would help ociety.
The royal father reaffirmed his unwavering dedication to upholding his historic position as a representation of culture and unity and asked the populace to unite in the name of peace and progress.
The future of Bayelsa State is promising, and by working together, we can do great things for our dear state, he declared.