A Message from MCN Principal Chief George Tiger

OKMULGEE, Okla. — The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of the Principal Chief learned today that the removal petition being circulated by a Muscogee (Creek) citizen was not filed by the 5 p.m. deadline that was issued by the MCN Election Board.

Principal Chief George Tiger has faith in the process of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Constitution and had every confidence that the small group behind the petition would not garner enough signatures for its purpose.

Tiger looks forward to continuing his work as the advocate, leader and Mvskoke citizen he is. As all of this has unfolded, Tiger has never allowed this to impact his service to the Muscogee (Creek) citizens. Tiger has remained dedicated to his work for the Muscogee (Creek) people and never faltered while doing the work he loves for his people.

“If there was even an inkling of any wrongdoing, I wouldn’t have made my announcement for reelection,” Tiger said. "I’m very humbled and grateful for the outpouring of encouragement I have received from hundreds of Muscogee (Creek) citizens. And it should be noted that every principal chief who preceded me went through a petition. It’s a sign of our healthy and active exercise of our tribal constitution at work and it also demonstrates that our citizens have a voice in our government.

“My administration and I will continue to work to advance our Nation as we grow and unify for the betterment of our Nation and our people, because that is the Mvskoke Way!”