It was a gathering of political bigwigs and who is who in the political terrain of the Ondo South Senatorial District when the Arogbo-Ibe Movie Production launched its album.
The venue of the launching ceremony, the St. Patrick Catholic Church auditorium was filled to capacity as the politicians trouped to launch an album set to showcase the rich Ijaw culture.
Senator Hosea Ehinlanwo, distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who was the Chairman of the occasion described the event as impressive. The Senator who was represented by his son, Mr. Soji Ehinlanwo sent his words to salute the Arogbo Ijaw people whom he described as his friends. The Senator made a donation of N100,000 while Soji Ehinlanwo also made a personal donation of N50,000.
Mr. Soji Ehinlanwo cashed in on the occasion to declare his intention to contest the House of Representatives election under the Labour Party. He further stated that he will work for the unity of Ilaje and Ijaws in Ondo State.
In his remarks, Prince Abayomi Akinruntan who was the Chief Launcher of the occasion canvassed for peace and unity between the Ilaje and Ijaws and that he is going to the House of Representatives to effect a positive change. Akinruntan said he is going to the House of Representatives to contribute his quota to the development of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, he also made a donation of N100,000.
When it was the turn of the Chief (Dr.) F.K. Ajih, the whole auditorium stood up for a man they referred to as political father and the late Echo Tokumoh memorial band could not waste its time as he gave out a special tune in honour of Dr. Ajih titled the “Koko-Iyelayewei”, and the whole auditorium went into a dancing mood. Ajih announced a donation of N100,000 and another N100,000 donation on behalf of Comrade Joseph Evah, who was the Special Guest of Honour but was unavoidably absent.
Hon Richard Kekemek a Labour Party stalwart also donated N50,000. while Hon Rufus Omotayo, Supervisor for Education Ese-Odo local Government donated N40,000 on behalf of all he Supervisors. Other donations came in.
In his vote of thanks, the Director of the movie titled “Nimighan” Mr. John Atakiti thanked all those who came to grace the occasion, particularly Senator Hosea Ehinlanwo who was represented by his son Mr. Soji Ehinlanwo. Prince Abayomi Akinruntan who in spite of his busy schedule found time to honour the invitation. Atakiti also paid glowing tribute to Dr. F. K. Ajih who is the Executive Producer of the movie for using his influence to bring these caliber of people to grace the occasion. He prayed for journey mercies for all the invitees.
