OPEN LETTER TO TOMPOLO: KIGHILLY VICTOR RELLY URGES HIM TO REVISIT SAFAROGBO AND REMEMBER LATE MASTER PRINCE IDOLOR
A heartfelt appeal for remembrance, compassion, community engagement and renewed solidarity with the Ijaw people of Safarogbo, Edo State.
By KIGHILLY VICTOR RELLY
Concerned Son of the Ijaw Nation
REPORTER: PINAIBA BOLOUERE FIRSTLADY
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TO: High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo)
SUBJECT: A Humble Appeal to Revisit Safarogbo Community and Reconnect with the Immediate Family of the Late Master Prince Idolor
Dear High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo),
With profound respect, a deep sense of belonging to the Ijaw nation, and a sincere concern for the welfare of our people, I write this open letter to appeal to you to revisit Safarogbo Community in Edo State, the home of the late Hero Master Prince Idolor and his immediate family.
High Chief, your name occupies a significant place in public discussions concerning the Ijaw nation and the wider Niger Delta. Your public engagements and contributions to issues affecting our people have made you a prominent figure in conversations about Ijaw identity, dignity, development and collective progress.
As we continue to pursue peace, unity, justice and prosperity for our people, we must also pay attention to the communities and families whose histories form part of our shared identity.
It is in this spirit that I humbly appeal to you: please revisit Safarogbo, remember the late Master Prince Idolor, and reconnect with his immediate family.
This is a call for remembrance, compassion and renewed engagement—not merely a request for a visit, but an opportunity to strengthen the bonds that unite us as one people.
Safarogbo Must Not Be Forgotten
Dear High Chief, every community has a history, and within every history are individuals and families whose memories deserve to be preserved and respected.
Safarogbo Community is part of the broader story of the Ijaw people. Its identity, aspirations and welfare deserve consideration in our collective pursuit of cultural preservation, community development and unity.
A visit from a respected leader can carry a meaning far beyond the physical presence of the visitor. It can restore confidence, encourage younger generations, strengthen relationships and reassure community members that their concerns remain worthy of attention.
Sometimes, what a community needs most is the reassurance that it has not been forgotten.
Your return to Safarogbo would provide an opportunity to reconnect with the people, listen to their concerns and renew the relationship between the community and the wider Ijaw family.
No community should feel forgotten, and no family’s history should be allowed to disappear into silence.
As Ijaw sons and daughters, we must build a culture in which our leaders and prominent personalities remain connected to the communities and families associated with our collective history.
Our strength is not measured solely by our achievements, public influence or political relevance. It is also reflected in our willingness to remember one another, demonstrate compassion and sustain meaningful relationships.
Remembering the Late Hero Master Prince Idolor
At the heart of this appeal is the memory of the late Master Prince Idolor, whose name and family are central to the purpose of this letter.
His memory presents an opportunity to reflect on the importance of honouring those whose lives and stories hold significance for their families and communities.
Dear High Chief, I respectfully appeal to you to give renewed attention to his immediate family. A personal visit, a sincere conversation and a willingness to understand their present circumstances would be meaningful expressions of solidarity.
Such a gesture would demonstrate that remembrance is not limited to mentioning the names of departed individuals. It also involves recognising the families who continue to carry their memories and ensuring that their voices are heard.
Where genuine needs or challenges exist, any appropriate assistance or support you may be able to provide would be deeply appreciated.
This appeal is not intended to presume the family’s circumstances or impose an obligation beyond your capacity. Rather, it is a sincere request that an opportunity be created to hear them, understand their concerns and consider how their welfare might be supported.
A departed hero’s memory is honoured not only through words, but also through the compassion shown to those who remain.
Time may pass, generations may change, and circumstances may evolve, but the importance of preserving our history and sustaining our human connections must never diminish.
A Call for Renewed Engagement with the Ijaw People of Safarogbo
High Chief, the Ijaw nation is made up of diverse communities whose hopes, challenges and aspirations deserve attention.
Safarogbo should remain part of our conversations about cultural identity, peace, development and the welfare of our people. Its residents deserve opportunities to express their concerns and aspirations, just as other communities seek recognition and meaningful engagement.
I therefore appeal to you to revisit the community, interact with its people and listen to their perspectives.
Such an engagement could create an opportunity to discuss the community’s challenges, understand its development priorities and identify possible areas where goodwill, collaboration or appropriate support might make a difference.
This is not simply a call for a ceremonial appearance or a symbolic gesture. It is a call for meaningful engagement, genuine remembrance and practical solidarity.
A leader’s presence can open doors to dialogue. A willingness to listen can strengthen trust. A sincere expression of concern can encourage people who may feel disconnected from the wider structures of influence and leadership.
Safarogbo deserves that opportunity.
The people of Safarogbo are part of the broader Ijaw family, and the bonds of kinship, culture and shared identity should continue to inspire mutual concern and responsibility.
Leadership Is Also About Remembrance and Compassion
Leadership is often discussed in terms of achievements, influence, public recognition and the ability to shape events. Yet its enduring value is also reflected in the personal relationships leaders sustain and the compassion they demonstrate towards communities and families.
The willingness to revisit a community, remember a departed individual and listen to the concerns of a family can leave a lasting impression.
Such gestures remind people that leadership is not distant from the everyday realities of ordinary citizens. They demonstrate that public influence can also be expressed through humility, understanding and human connection.
As members of the Ijaw nation, we have a collective responsibility to preserve our history, honour those whose memories remain important to our communities and strengthen the relationships that bind us together.
This responsibility does not rest on one individual alone. However, when prominent sons of the Niger Delta respond positively to sincere appeals from communities, their actions can encourage others to follow the same path.
High Chief, I make this appeal with respect for your person and public contributions. My intention is not to criticise or diminish your role, but to draw your attention to Safarogbo Community and the immediate family of the late Master Prince Idolor.
I believe that renewed engagement would be a welcome demonstration of the values of remembrance, compassion and unity that should continue to guide our collective journey.
Tompolo, Please Give Safarogbo Another Visit
Dear High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, I respectfully urge you to consider finding an opportunity to return to Safarogbo Community in Edo State.
Please reconnect with the people. Please remember the late Master Prince Idolor. Please make time to meet his immediate family, hear their concerns and consider what appropriate support or encouragement may be possible.
Your visit could mean a great deal to those who value the memory of the late Master Prince Idolor and to community members who wish to maintain a stronger connection with the wider Ijaw family.
The message behind this appeal is simple: remembrance must be more than a statement, solidarity must be more than a slogan, and community ties must be strengthened through meaningful human engagement.
Safarogbo deserves to be remembered. The memory of the late Master Prince Idolor deserves respect. His immediate family deserves the opportunity to be heard and considered.
I sincerely hope that you will receive this appeal in the spirit in which it is written—with humility, goodwill and a genuine desire to strengthen the bonds of our people.
May your continued engagements with issues affecting the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta be guided by wisdom, peace and a commitment to the welfare of our communities.
May we continue to build an Ijaw nation in which our histories are preserved, our communities are respected, our departed are remembered and our people remain connected through compassion and shared responsibility.
Long live the Ijaw nation!
Long live Safarogbo Community!
May the memory of the late Master Prince Idolor continue to live on!
Yours faithfully,
KIGHILLY VICTOR RELLY
Concerned Son of the Ijaw Nation
REPORTER: PINAIBA BOLOUERE FIRSTLADY
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