‘My suspension is politically motivated’
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Punong barangay Einstein Okpura said his six-month suspension is politically motivated as somebody is after his leadership in Inzo Arnaldo here. But Okpura said he has accepted the verdict handed down by “intelligent members” of the Sanggunian Panlungsod and he will no longer appeal the decision.

By Felipe V. Celino

By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Punong barangay Einstein Okpura said his six-month suspension is politically motivated as somebody is after his leadership in Inzo Arnaldo here.
But Okpura said he has accepted the verdict handed down by “intelligent members” of the Sanggunian Panlungsod and he will no longer appeal the decision.
He did not mention who is behind the move against him.
Okpura was suspended for sneaking out a locally stranded individuals (LSI) from a quarantine facility.
But the village chief said his action was “a call for leadership” and for the sake of general welfare.
He claimed that his punishment was “a harsh verdict for a correct action.”
He assured the people of Brgy. Inzo that he will continue to serve them while serving his suspension.
Okpura added that he will cooperate during the transition of power to the first barangay kagawad by turning over all documents.
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