A PASSIONATE CALL TO ANNUALLY CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE OBOLO HERO (HIGH CHIEF JONAS RUFUS MBIRA*
High Chief Jonas Rufus Mbira is not only a hero in UNYEADA but, a hero in the entire Obolo Nation. This is because there is nowhere in Obolo Nation that he didn't visit, or mark his footprints. The Uji Akon Obolo and the sacred rules that made Obolo strong till date are fostered by him. Most of us know him personally, and with all his influence, power and might; he was still peaceful and friendly. High Chief Mbira, in no contention, paid everything for the unity and peace of Obolo. Hence, Obolo all over the world ought to create a day of remembrance for such a hero.
Therefore, I lend my voice to join other well-meaning Obolo sons and daughters to call for an Annual Remembrance Day in honor of him who has paid the highest price for Obolo Nation. Thus, 21st September,1993 should be mark in reminiscence of our Hero, just as our sister-tribe the Ogonis have a date to celebrate their HERO Ken Saro Wiwa and other Ogoni Elders who made sacrifice for the liberation of the Ogoni Kingdom.
There's no gainsaying that time flies so fast, and
life goes on at it's own pace. Yet, some significant memories can never be forgotten or erased from the mind of the dearest ones.
Today, September 21st is the day "UTIE IRIO EBI UNYEADA KINGDOM" Paid the supreme price for the Obolo (Andoni) people. Late High Chief Jonas Rufus Mbira, sacrifice his life to defend the ideals that have made us (Obolo people) a great nation. He fought a good fight, to finish the course and keep the legacy for Unyeada kingdom and Obolo people in general.
On this memorial day, we honor you our HERO. You have written your name in the History of our existence as Obolo People. May you live on as we hope to mark your Legacies in commemoration of your Bravery.
To all Stakeholders, Traditional Rulers, Organisations, Youth Groups, Religious Leaders, Political Leaders, and Well-meaning Obolo sons and daughters, may this passionate appeal meet you well enough to raise your considerations
God bless Obolo.
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