Nigeria, March 17 -- In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Executive Council NEC, the Union stressed that development in Okpe Kingdom would remain elusive unless voters begin to prioritize competence and commitment over party loyalty.

The statement, jointly signed by President General, Igho Natufe, and National Publicity Secretary, Victor Oruno, urged Okpe nationals to critically assess all candidates across party lines before casting their votes.

"We call on all Okpe nationals to vote only for candidates that subscribe to the 14 point Okpe Nation Agenda. Blind support for political parties and candidates since 1999 has failed Okpe Nation in all indices of growth and development," the statement read.

The Union advised eligi...