It was a notable gathering of traditional authority and community leadership in Toru-Orua as Hon. Jackson Jacko-Embale, popularly known as Abade-Ofoni, paid a familiarisation visit to His Royal Majesty, King Seiyifa Koroye, Pere of Tarakiri Kingdom, at the royal palace.
The visit, which formed part of Abade-Ofoni’s continuing engagements with traditional institutions and key stakeholders across Sagbama Constituency I, brought together important personalities in an atmosphere of warmth, mutual respect and open dialogue.
Received by the Pere and members of the Council of Chiefs, Abade-Ofoni used the occasion to pay his respects to the revered traditional institution and engage the royal council on issues concerning peaceful coexistence, community relationships, unity and sustainable development.
The royal audience provided an important platform for the exchange of views and perspectives, particularly on the value of maintaining strong relationships among traditional institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders whose contributions remain important to the stability and development of the area.
Abade-Ofoni expressed his appreciation to His Royal Majesty and the Council of Chiefs for the warm reception extended to him and his team. He described traditional institutions as indispensable pillars of community life, noting their enduring role in preserving cultural values, promoting peace and providing guidance and stability to their people.
One of the notable moments of the visit was the warm meeting between Abade-Ofoni and High Chief Barr. Fidelis Agbiki, APC Senatorial Candidate, at the palace.
The cordial handshake and exchange between the two prominent figures provided a striking moment during the visit, reflecting the atmosphere of mutual respect and cordiality among stakeholders gathered at the royal palace.
Beyond the symbolism of the encounter, the meeting added another dimension to the broader engagement, bringing together traditional authority, community leadership and political stakeholders within the same setting.
The visit to the Pere of Tarakiri Kingdom is part of a wider programme of familiarisation and stakeholder consultations being undertaken across Sagbama Constituency I. The engagements are providing opportunities to interact directly with traditional rulers, community leaders, women and youth groups, associations and other relevant stakeholders.
For Abade-Ofoni, the significance of such engagements lies in the importance of understanding communities through direct interaction with the people and institutions that have shaped their history, culture and social structures.
The Toru-Orua visit therefore goes beyond a routine courtesy call. It represents another important point of contact in the continuing effort to strengthen relationships, encourage dialogue and promote greater understanding among the various leadership and community structures within the constituency.
As the engagement moves to cover other communities, the emphasis remains on respect for traditional institutions, meaningful dialogue, peaceful relationships and inclusive community engagement.
From the palace to the people, the bridge of dialogue continues.
