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"A lot of us lose our lives and peaceful protesters were arrested and spent six weeks in prison. We lived with this oppression all through these years but God sent Gov Okpebholo to rescue us from our years of plight. "When the Governor heard our issues he promised to step in assuring us that when he becomes Governor he will return our land back to us.  "I am glad today, that what was like a dream, is now a reality. Our land is being returned back to us. God used Governor Okpebholo to wipe our tears

As they backslapped, smacked palms, and relived old foibles and pranks, they appeared like rejuvenated youths—men and women in their 70s, and a few in their 80s. The memories of the old-school newsroom came flooding back.