Nembe—A group, the Special Elders Council of Opu-Nembe, has felicitated the lawmaker representing Nembe Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Chief Edward Irigha-Brigidi on his birthday anniversary.
This was contained in a statement signed by the group’s chairman, Twonmute Kuroghofa and obtained by Mangrovepen.ng.
The group described Brigidi as a wise traditional ruler, people-oriented politician and perfect gentleman who has the fear of God.
The statement reads in part:
“It is a thing of joy that kinsmen are celebrating the birthday anniversary of our very own.
“Chief Brigidi remains a wise traditional ruler, people-oriented politician and perfect gentleman who has the fear of God. So the rousing celebration is not surprising to us.
The lawmaker deserves more celebration for impacting our lives meaningfully and putting the peace and progress of Opu-Nembe first before self.
“As Brigidi adds yet another year to his glorious age, we pray for him to be favoured amongst men. May his path never be gloomy and slippery.”
The group also prayed God to use the occasion of the lawmaker’s birthday to usher in lasting peace and prosperity in Opu-Nembe and its environs.