{"id":2775,"date":"2024-07-17T16:47:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T16:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/07\/17\/comrade-freeborn-abraye-congratulates-councilor-elect-samuel-idukedoumene-ekpemupolo-on-election-victory-says-his-victory-will-usher-in-a-new-era-of-transformation-development-to-kunukunuma-kuruti\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T16:57:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T16:57:48","slug":"comrade-freeborn-abraye-congratulates-councilor-elect-samuel-idukedoumene-ekpemupolo-on-election-victory-says-his-victory-will-usher-in-a-new-era-of-transformation-development-to-kunukunuma-kuruti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/07\/17\/comrade-freeborn-abraye-congratulates-councilor-elect-samuel-idukedoumene-ekpemupolo-on-election-victory-says-his-victory-will-usher-in-a-new-era-of-transformation-development-to-kunukunuma-kuruti\/","title":{"rendered":"Comrade Freeborn Abraye Congratulates Councilor-Elect, Samuel Idukedoumene Ekpemupolo On Election Victory, Describes His Victory As Beginning Of A New Dawn In Kunukunuma, Kurutie Ward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Ejiro Ayewu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WARRI_______The newly elected Councilor representing Kunukunuma\/Kurutie Ward in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Samuel Idukedoumene Ekpemupolo, who is fondly called Sampolo, has been congratulated by a Gbaramatu Youth Leader, Comrade Freeborn Abraye on his victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hon. Samuel Idukedoumene Ekpemupolo, A.K.A Sampolo, Member Representing Kunukunuma\/Kurutie Ward In Warri South West Local Government Council.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Comrade Abraye who sent his congratulations via a press release, described the emergence of Hon. Samuel Idukedoumene as the beginning of an era of transformation and Meaningful Development in Kunukunuma\/Kurutie Ward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the release, the Youth Leader stated that the flawless victory recorded by Hon. Samuel Idukedoumene in the just concluded LGA election, was as a result of his many years of enthusiasm, passion, commitment, proactiveness, hard-work and determination in fostering a good life for his people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comrade Freeborn Abraye, Gbaramatu Youth Leader, CEO Coastal Times Newspaper.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Going further, Comr. Freeborn encouraged Hon. Idukedoumene to embrace inclusivity and togetherness in his leadership, by acknowledging and respecting the viewpoints of everyone of his constituents. In order to give them a sense of belonging, and to maintain equity and fairness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Coastal Times CEO also admonished the Councilor-Elect, to lead with integrity, vision and commitment, and to operate a open door policy that will present all the people of the Ward equal rights and opportunity. With the ultimate goal of building a brighter and more prosperous future for the people of the Ward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Comrade Freeborn Abraye as well used the medium to call on the good people of Kunukunuma\/Kurutie Ward to stand by the Hon. Samuel, and show him their support. Stating that it is only through that, he will be able to make legislations on the floor of the House, that will bring the dividends of democracy to them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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