By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa

A broad spectrum of political leaders, lawmakers, traditional rulers and security chiefs converged at a major event in Bayelsa State, underscoring its political and social significance.

Among those in attendance was Senator Benson Agadaga, who represents Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Members of the House of Representatives present included Chief Fred Agbedi (Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency), Dr. Mitema Obordor (Ogbia), Oforji Oboku (Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma), Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei (Southern Ijaw) and Mrs. Marie Ebikake (Nembe/Brass).

The Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, also attended the gathering, alongside Mrs. Ebizi Ndiomu-Brown, who represents Sagbama Constituency 3, and Chief Ayibanengiyefa Egba, member representing Yenagoa Constituency 1.

Also present were two former Speakers of the State Assembly—Prince Boyelayefa Debekeme and Peremobowei Ebebi, who previously served as Deputy Governor of the state. The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Dennis Otiotio, was in attendance, as well as the Chairman of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, King Bubaraye Dakolo.

The event further attracted the President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Daniel Iyama, and several other top government functionaries.

Observers described the gathering as a rare convergence of political authority, traditional leadership and security stakeholders, reflecting the importance attached to the occasion and its implications for governance and unity in Bayelsa State.