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Rejoinder Defends Chief Great Ogboru Against Political Attacks
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Rejoinder Defends Chief Great Ogboru Against Political Attacks

From Vanguard · (16m ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • This article is a rejoinder to a previous commentary, defending Chief Great Ogboru against accusations of political opportunism.
  • The author refutes claims that Ogboru has ever aligned with the Accord Party, stating that party's emblem belongs to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.
  • It argues that Ogboru's political actions, including supporting rivals, stem from a consistent pursuit of Delta State's liberation, contrasting his conduct with that of Omo-Agege.

In a robust defense of Chief Great Ogboru, Sylvester Obasere's rejoinder tackles a commentary by Pius Eguono Onodjae, aiming to set the record straight regarding Ogboru's political trajectory and affiliations. Obasere vehemently dismisses Onodjae's assertions as "drivel" and a "tapestry of falsehood," questioning the motives behind such criticism, particularly given Onodjae's alleged political debt to Ogboru.

One is compelled to ask: is this the depth to which hunger can debase a man, or has some graver malady befallen you?

— Sylvester ObasereQuestioning the motives behind the criticism leveled against Chief Great Ogboru.

A central point of contention is Ogboru's political alignment. Obasere firmly states that Ogboru has never been associated with the Accord Party, which he identifies as the banner of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. This distinction is crucial in refuting claims that Ogboru has shifted allegiances in a self-serving manner. The article revisits past events, including Senator Omo-Agege's alleged past actions against Ogboru's electoral victories and his subsequent support for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, contrasting this with Ogboru's perceived "sportsmanship" in acknowledging Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's victory.

Chief Great Ogboru, throughout the entire span of his political odyssey, has never aligned himself with the Accord Party. That political banner has, and remains, the emblem of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.

— Sylvester ObasereRefuting claims about Chief Ogboru's political party affiliations.

From the perspective presented in Vanguard, Ogboru's consistent expenditure of personal resources since 2003 in pursuit of Delta State's "liberation" is highlighted. The author posits that Ogboru's engagement with various political figures, from James Ibori to Sheriff Oborevwori, is part of a long-standing political influence aimed at genuine change. The piece challenges the notion that Ogboru's actions are hypocritical, suggesting that he is condemned for conduct for which others, like Omo-Agege, are excused. This defense frames Ogboru as a dedicated, albeit controversial, political force committed to his vision for Delta State, regardless of the political winds.

Must Ogboru be condemned for the very conduct for which Omo-Agege was excused?

— Sylvester ObasereHighlighting perceived double standards in judging political actions.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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