My apologies to Joker boy and other Esan people on behalf of Uromi for a discriminatory remarks by Chief Mike Onolememen.I Martins Azekhumen Okoukoni wants to render public unreserved apology to all our Esan brothers and sisters on behalf of Uromi people regarding a discriminatory remarks against a musician popularly known as Joker boy by Chief Mike Onolememen and others
This apology is coming after 72 hours of my post requesting Chief Mike Onolememen to apologise for refering to Joker boy as "Esan native called Joker boy resides in uromi but not a native" I regard his statement as discriminatory, hate speech and a tactical way to create division in Esan land.
Section 42(1)(b) constitution of federal republic of Nigeria 2011 as amended has a fundamental provision that caution discrimination regarding communities, ethnicity, groups or due to their place of origin, sex, religion and political opinion.
According to the United Nations by the department of economic and social affairs and social inclusion, discrimination affects people’s opportunities, their well-being, and their sense of agency, therefore persistent exposure to discrimination can lead individuals to internalize the prejudice or stigma that is directed against them, manifesting in shame, low self-esteem, fear and stress, as well as mental poor health.
Consequently, I'm directly inform that other Esan people living in Uromi are considering relocating, feeling unwelcome due this statement and I want to assured our Esan brother that all Esan men and women are free to live in Uromi and every other part of Esan Land. His statement doesn't not reflect the mindset of Uromi people. We are the same therefore we should never allow hate to win in our societies especially now that we are on the move to start the process of developing Esan Land.
I understand there are a lot of frustration amongst the political groups or leaders that have over the years used Esan land as political business franchise and I understand the same people that was given free opportunity to represent us done so in a away that put their interest first, that is why they are unable to come out clean and condemn the current insecurity in our land because they might offend their masters.
As we continue to fight for the improvement of the livelihood of Esan people and insecurity, I employed Esan people to work in unity and Shun those that takes advantage of Esan disunity to mismanage our resources. We must stay strong for the tasks ahead.
Esan Oyeee!
Martins Okoukoni
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