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  • 7th House: Oborevwori reels out achievements, hails colleagues, thanks Deltans+Photos

    7th House: Oborevwori reels out achievements, hails colleagues, thanks Deltans+Photos

    …pleads for forgiveness

    It was a sight to behold at the valedictory session of the Delta State House of Assembly as in-coming Governor and outgoing speaker, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori reels out achievements of the 7th House, identifying each and every member with nostalgia on Wednesday.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the incoming Governor left no one in doubt that he is truly a team player as he reels out landmark achievements of the seventh House identifying all lawmakers from all the constituencies in Delta State.

    Also, he ensured a minute silence was observed for Hon Tim Owhefere and Edafe Ogba who passed on as active members in the seventh House.

    He listed bills recorded saying:”through our collective efforts the 7th Assembly received and processed a total of 69 Bills. The House subjected these Bills through legislative scrutiny and passed 60 out of the Bills.

    “I am glad to announce that 58 of the Bills passed have been assented to by our dear Governor. One is awaiting assent, another one is pending at the Committee of the Whole House, while nine were dropped.

    “It will interest you to know that out of the 69 Bills received by the House, 48 where Executive Bills while 21 were Private Members Bills. This lends credence to our claim of being the most vibrant House of Assembly in the country.

    Read full valedictory speech below;

    “My mood this morning is similar to the popular quote by William Shakespeare, “Parting is such a sweet sorrow”. I am deeply touched by the heart warming speeches of Honourable Members. However, everything that has a beginning, has an ending.

    “Today, together we are berthing a Legislative journey we started on the 10th of June, 2019. Though, the sail was not free from occasional challenges, overall, it is a successful tenure. With a heart of thanksgiving to God Almighty, I congratulate all of us for making it to the end of the tenure.

    “Unfortunately, some Colleagues we started the 7th Assembly with are no more with us today. We lost Hon. Tim Kome Owhefere and Hon. Kenneth Edafe Ogba to the cold hands of death. Please let us observe a minute silence for the continued repose of their souls. “May the souls of Hon. Tim Kome Owhefere and Hon. Kenneth Edafe Ogba continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord, Amen” .

    ” Distinguished Colleagues, I owe all of you a debt of gratitude for finding me worthy and electing me as Speaker of the 7th Assembly. It was a tough decision for you, especially, as my tenure as Speaker of the 6th Assembly just ended. In unison, you voted for me overwhelmingly and stood by me throughout the tenure. Your commitments, cooperation and dedication to Legislative duties ensured we succeeded together.

    ” The 7th Assembly was anchored on building a strong representative institution that collaborated with other arms of government in delivering good governance to Deltans. To achieve this goal, we opted to build capacity of Members and Staff, and provided a conducive work environment.

    ” In the course of the tenure, Members, Management and Staff were trained locally and in some of the best Institutions in the world. These Institutions include:
    (i) Nigerian Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abuja;

    (ii) Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Lagos; (iii) Center for Management Development (CMD), Lagos;
    (iv) Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Benin and Portharcourt;
    (v) University of Cambridge, UK; and
    (vi) School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK;

     

    “Similarly, in the 7th Assembly the House engaged development partners in improving the Legislative skills of Members and Staff. At different times, KAS organised workshops for Members and Staff on Budget process, committee system, Parliamentary practice and procedure. Pearl ECP also trained Members and Staff in leadership workshops.

     

    “The accumulation of gains from the training and engagements with the development partners resulted in high output of Bills, Motions, Resolutions and other activities by the House.

    “One fascinating feat achieved by the 7th Assembly was its cordial working relationship with the Executive Arm for the implementation of Government policies and programmes. With deep conviction, the 7th Assembly appropriated funds for the implementation of the Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP); Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP); Graduates’ Employment Enhancement Programme (GEEP); Information and Communication Technology-Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP), to mention but a few. Through these schemes, over fifteen thousand (15,000) Deltans and residents have become self employed and employers of labour.

    “Distinguished Colleagues, through our collective efforts the 7th Assembly received and processed a total of 69 Bills. The House subjected these Bills through legislative scrutiny and passed 60 out of the Bills. I am glad to announce that 58 of the Bills passed have been assented to by our dear Governor.

    “One is awaiting assent, another one is pending at the Committee of the Whole House, while nine were dropped. It will interest you to know that out of the 69 Bills received by the House, 48 where Executive Bills while 21 were Private Members Bills. This lends credence to our claim of being the most vibrant House of Assembly in the country.

    “Furthermore, in the period under review, the House received and processed 237 Motions leading to Resolutions of the House.

    “My dear Colleagues, it will be a disservice to the House and our collective efforts if I fail to mention some of the significant Bills passed into law by the 7th Assembly that are driving the different sectors of the State. These laws are:

    • Delta State Job and Wealth Creation Bureau Law, 2019;
    • Delta State Public Procurement Law, 2020;
    • Delta State Internal Revenue Service Law, 2020;
    • Delta State Community Security Corps Agency Law, 2020;
    • Delta State Public Occupational Safety Law, 2020;
    • Delta State Local Content Agency Law, 2020;
    • Violence Against Persons Law, 2020;
    • University of Delta, Agbor Law, 2021;
    • Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba Law, 2021;
    • Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro Law, 2021;
    • Delta State Audit Law, 2021;
    • Delta State House of Assembly Service (Establishment etc) Law, 2021;
    • Delta State House of Assembly Fund Management (Financial Autonomy) Law, 2021;
    • Delta State Judiciary Fund Management (Financial Autonomy) Law, 2021;
    • Delta State Urban and Regional Planning Law, 2021;
    • Delta State Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Law, 2021;

     

    • Delta State Regulation of Community Development Association Law, 2021
    • Delta State Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Law, 2022;
    • Delta State Public Finance Management Law; 2022;
    • Delta State Forfeiture of Property Law, 2022;
    • Delta State Arbitration Law, 2022;
    • Delta State Electric Power Sector Law, 2022;
    • Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2022;
    • Delta State Administration of Civil Justice Law, 2022;
    • Delta State Sickle Cell Disorder Control Law, 2023;
    • College of Health Sciences and Technology Law, 2023;
    • Delta State Polytechnic, Burutu Law, 2023;
    • Delta State Creative Industries Development Law, 2023; and
    • Delta State Thanksgiving Day Law, 2023.

    ” Honourable Colleagues, our legislative intervention in the education sector in passing into law three new universities in the State in 2021 is a watershed. We have by that singular action made university admission more available for qualified Deltans and other Nigerians.

    “In summary, the effect of the Laws passed by the 7th Assembly has resulted in growing the economy, provision of infrastructures across the state, skills acquisition programmes for women and youths leading to peace in the state.

    ” Respected Colleagues, there is no gainsaying the fact that the 7th Assembly is unique in several ways. We enjoyed harmonious working relationship with the Staff of the House. There was no incidence of
    strike throughout the tenure of the 7th Assembly. We were able to achieve this by continuous engagement with the Union and the Staff.

    “We also recognized the importance of a knowledgeable workforce in effective and efficient service delivery. Our track record of training and retraining of the Assembly Staff is there for everyone to see. The Staff of the House are among the best trained Staff in State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria.

    “In addition, the 7th Assembly prioritised the welfare of Staff of the House. In the period under review, the nagging issue of outfit allowance was laid to rest and every Staff now receives their outfit allowance on his or her anniversary of employment. We have also consistently approved Staff week, end of year party and Christmas bonus for Staff of the House. Above all, the 7th Assembly by the passage of the Delta State House of Assembly Service (Establishment etc.) Law, 2021 provides for the appointment of three Deputy Clerks for the House.

    ” This is a remarkable achievement as it has always been one Deputy Clerk of the House since the inception of the Assembly in 1992. History has been made by the appointment of additional two Deputy Clerks of the House.

    “Now, I would like to recognize in a special way the formidable team that made the 7th Assembly the most vibrant House of Assembly in the country:

    • My Deputy Speaker is a definition of loyalty, reliability and support. He made my work easy and enjoyable.
    • Majority Leader, I thank you for your zeal towards the work. You learnt very fast on the job. You are always cool and collected in plenary.
    • Minority Leader is calm and very understanding.
    • Chief Whip, the mother of the House that spares no one for improper dressing. You successfully combined your unique style of dressing with your legislative prowess.
    • Deputy Majority Leader, your experience was always handy in debates. You have a special way of addressing issues with African proverbs. Perhaps, that is the reason your Colleagues address you as “Elder” .
    • Deputy Chief Whip is my brother and friend. He is a complete gentleman and a team player. Very reliable and trustworthy.

    • Majority Whip, thank you for your services to the House.
    • Deputy Majority Whip has his own way of doing things. He is a silent achiever and a goal getter.
    • Aniocha North is passionate about the legislative business. He is energetic in his debate on the floor of the House.
    • Aniocha South contributions on the floor of the House were always helpful.
    • Burutu 1 was supportive and a team player.
    • Burutu II, the man with the pleasant voice who always cracks up Members when introducing himself on the floor of the House.
    • Ika North East, in your right element, you are one of the best in plenary. We will miss your baritone voice.

    • Isoko North is a delight to be with. Members were often more interested in your American accent in your debates on the floor of the House.
    • Isoko South 1 has a simple disposition. He was always open to learning.
    • Ndokwa West is reserved but knowledgeable. He is a balanced and committed ally.
    • Oshimili South is committed and a team player.
    • Patani is like a younger brother to me and was supportive.

    • Sapele is my respected Chief and an elder brother. He showed me love and supported me all the way. God bless you sir.
    • Udu was eager and active in plenary.
    • Ughelli North 1 was active in plenary and has a team spirit.
    • Ughelli South was fiery in his debate but brought colour and exuberance to the floor of the House.
    • Warri South 1 was active in plenary and very supportive.
    • Warri South II was regular and active in plenary.
    • Warri South West combined humility and passion in his legislative business. He has a team spirit.

     

    ” Distinguished Colleagues, we started this journey full of energy, vision and promises to our constituents. Today, we can proclaim with a sense of modesty and absolute praise to God that we have done our best and set a record which we will always be proud of. I will be leaving the Legislature with cherished memories of the bond which we created.

    ” My time in the House from 2015 – 2023 will remain memorable and evergreen in the history of the State Assembly. You will recall that on the 11th of May, 2017 fortune smiled on me and I became the Speaker of the 6th Assembly. Again, on the 10th of June, 2019 with your overwhelming support I was elected the Speaker of the 7th Assembly.

    “It is the first time in the history of the State that a Member is serving as Speaker from one Assembly to another Assembly, and presiding over two valedictory sessions. And with your cooperation, I remain the longest serving Speaker in Delta State. No impeachment. No resignation. No removal. All by the grace of God.

    ” As I said earlier, the 7th Assembly is a history making Assembly. To the glory of God, one of your own is now the Governor-Elect of Delta State.

    “At this juncture, I would like to thank our Governor, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, CON, who has provided enviable leadership in the State. I thank him most especially for his respect for the rule of law and for appreciating that to operate a functional democracy, the legislature needed to enjoy independence.

    ” Delta State House of Assembly is among the first Houses of Assembly in the country to enjoy financial autonomy. We worked in harmony (without compromising our independence) with the Executive to deliver good governance to Deltans. It is therefore, my advice to the 8th Assembly to work with other arms of government in delivering quality development in the State, while also protecting the independence of the legislature.

     

    ” Let me also express my appreciation to the Staff of the House, ably led by the Clerk of the House. Your commitment and dedication made our work easy. You showed true love and rallied round me when it mattered most. I have no regret working with all of you. I implore you to show the same solidarity to the leadership of the 8th Assembly.

    ” I also thank my support Staff who were with me through thick and thin in this journey. I could not have wished for a better team. I cherish your labour of love for me.

    “May I also place on record my heartfelt gratitude to my constituents (Okpe State Constituency) who gave me the mandate to represent them in this House. Without your mandate, all my achievements in the House would not have been possible.

    ” Finally, let me thank my family for their prayers, support and understanding. Most times, I found myself away from home attending to official assignments. Yet, you have shown me love and care. I do not take your understanding and patience for granted.

    ” Gentlemen of the press, I thank you for your unbiased reporting of activities of the House in the 7th Assembly. Thank you for being partners in progress with the House.

    ” In the same vein, I thank all Deltans and residents for giving us the opportunity to serve them and also for their true love for me to serve them in a higher capacity.

    ” In conclusion, I wish to say that as humans, we are not perfect beings. So if in the course of my duty as a presiding officer in the last six years I have wronged any of us, please find a place in your heart to forgive. On my part, I have also forgiven anyone that has wronged me. Nobody is good enough to be my enemy, neither do I have the ability to hate anyone. To err is human and to forgive is divine.

     

    ” In all, as a leader, I have learnt to listen more, and I pledge to do MORE for Deltans as Governor.

     

     

    RT. HON. (ELDER) SHERIFF F. O. OBOREVWORI (JP) FICMC FNIM
    Speaker, DTHA AND GOVERNOR-ELECT

  • Six years as Speaker: Oborevwori thanks God, colleagues

    Six years as Speaker: Oborevwori thanks God, colleagues

    The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed gratitude to God for his six-year stewardship of the House. He thanked God for His “goodness, faithfulness, and sustaining grace” and eulogised his colleagues for their “support, understanding, and cooperation.”

    Oborevwori was also full of praise and appreciation to the good people of Delta State for standing solidly behind him.

    These commendations were contained in a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu to mark his sixth anniversary as Speaker.

    Part of the statement read:

    “Today makes it exactly six years that I emerged as the Speaker of the most vibrant House of Assembly in the country.

    “First, I am grateful to God for His goodness, faithfulness, and sustaining grace. I express my heartfelt gratitude to my colleagues in the House without whose support, understanding, and cooperation I would not have accomplished much. In my tenure, the House passed several bills that have set the state on a positive growth trajectory. Indeed, members of the 6th and 7th Assemblies that I led stood out for their transparency, courage, dedication to duty, and accountability.

    “I also salute the good people of Delta State for their trust and confidence in me. Your approval of my stewardship of the House was clearly demonstrated in the massive mandate you gave me to be the next governor of the state.

    “Finally, I thank Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and members of the state executive council for partnering with the legislature to build a Stronger Delta standing on the tripod of prosperity, peace, and progress.”

    Rt. Hon Oborevwori who is also the National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria was elected the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly on May 11, 2017. He is the longest serving Speaker in the history of the House. He was elected Governor of the state on March 18, 2023.

  • Delta Governor-elect, Oborevwori hails Ogboru @65, says he is a true democrat

    Delta Governor-elect, Oborevwori hails Ogboru @65, says he is a true democrat

    Delta State Governor-elect and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has hailed Chief Great Ogboru, the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, (APGA) in the March 18, 2023 Governorship election in the State, as a “true democrat and great patriot.”

    In a congratulatory message that was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Governor-elect was full of praises for Ogboru’s spirit of sportsmanship before, during, and after the recently concluded gubernatorial election in the State.

    “On behalf of my family, political associates, constituents, and the good people of Delta State,” Hon Oborevwori said, “I celebrate a great man of our time, Chief Great Ogboru on his 65th birthday.

    A man with a large heart and an apostle of politics without bitterness, he was the first governorship candidate to congratulate me after I was declared winner of the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Delta State. Indeed, Chief Ogboru is a true democrat, an exemplary leader, and great patriot.”

    According to Rt.Hon Oborevwori, Chief Ogboru earned the appellation of ‘The People’s General’ because of his “undiluted passion for and unwavering commitment to good governance, and a nation anchored on the principles of equity, fairness, and justice.”

    He lauded Chief Ogboru’s avuncular disposition, noting that “many politicians in the state realised their political ambitions through him.” Similarly, the Governor-elect added that as a successful businessman and wealth creator, hundreds of Nigerians have been rescued from the jaws of unemployment and poverty through Chief Ogboru’s companies.

    Concluding, Hon Oborevwori said: “I celebrate my brother and friend on this wonderful occasion of his birthday. I pray that God would add many more years to him in good health, sound mind, boundless joy, manifold wisdom, and prosperity.”

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  • Delta: You whip most of us in the gubernatorial race, NNPP guber candidate, Agbi tells Oborevwori+Photos

    Delta: You whip most of us in the gubernatorial race, NNPP guber candidate, Agbi tells Oborevwori+Photos

    …calls on Omo-Agege, others to accept outcome of election

    …as Oborevwori again promised to gov of all Deltans

    Former Governorship candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), in the 2023 general elections, Engr. Goodnews Goodman Agbi, has called on other governorship candidates who participated in the 2023 gubernatorial election to rally around the Governor-elect and Speaker Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to move the state forward instead of resorting to what he called ‘unnecessary court cases”.

    Agbi stated this on Tuesday, when he led NNPP chieftains on a congratulatory visit to the Governor-elect at his office in Asaba, the state capital.

    While admitting that the election that produced the PDP governorship candidate as winner was not 100 percent perfect, Agbi noted that Hon Oborevwori was more popular as a governorship candidate in the race and won fair and square.

    He enjoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate and deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege to accept the outcome of the election instead of hoping on the court to upturn the mandate Deltans have willingly given to Rt Hon Oborevwori.

    In the keenly contested election, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori in the March 18th government election polled 360,234 votes to emerged winner after defeating others including his main rival, Omo-Agege who scored 240,229 votes

    Specifically, Agbi said that Rt.Hon Oborevwori won the election landslide and swept him and others away because of his popularity.

    According to him; “We are here to congratulate you for the just concluded elections, we are aware of the acceptability of Deltans for your Gubernatorial drive. Of 25 local Governments, you won 21 and I keep wondering why some of our colleagues after the landslide victory, they still want to go through the rituals of court tribunal and I think this is the right time to rally round you in order to move this state forward.

    “We of the NNPP believes no matter what it takes we cannot say it is hundred percent perfect but it was an election that reflects your popularity in the state.

    “While congratulating you, we also want to say that a foundation has been laid in this state by your predecessors, we want you to build on that Foundation.

    “Your predecessor is somebody whose benevolence tentacles have spread throughout the whole state, we want to urge you to carry everyone along both those who voted and those that did not vote for you.

    “Also, we know your track records and that is why you were able to whip most of us in the Gubernatorial race. We are not ashamed to say this because election is a contest.

    “The result is what we are seeing today because you are a grassroot person. The votes from each local government showed that you are somebody that is accepted by the people of the state. We in NNPP believe that there is no need wasting resources and time going to tribunals or what so called or to inspect the results, what are we inspecting? I told one of my colleagues what are you going to inspect, out of 25 local governments, you didn’t win any one, let us go and congratulate the winner so that we can all jointly move the state forward.

    “I am using this medium to call on my fellow colleagues that contested this Gubernatorial election to congratulate the winner who is the current Speaker of the State House of Assembly.

    “I believe the state has eloquently spoken, why must we use our individual interest to drag the state backward, so we have decided to come to congratulate you, we have decided we want to be part of those that will move this state forward and as such, we have come here to congratulate you and your team, we congratulate you for a well fought campaign and any observer who study the campaigns, it was a clean victory.

    “We have our own grudge with INEC because our logo was not visible, won’t believe INEC rigged us out abi nitio but not withstanding, even if our logo was visible, you would have also beaten us. I congratulate you!

    In his response, the Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, thanked the NNPP governorship candidate and his entourage for deeming it fit to congratulate him in the spirit of sportsmanship, saying that together they will consolidate on the gains of the PDP administration.

    Rt.Hon Oborevwori who promised to run an all-inclusive government, said that he has already extended the Olive Branch to all governorship candidates who were in the race with him.

    He said; “My dear brother, Dr. Goodnews Agbi, I welcome you to the office of the Speaker and Governor-elect, you have come to show us love, this is a great show of love and support.

    “I am very happy if other candidates will emulate your style, this state will move forward and we know joining hands with us in the government that is coming May 29, we will do MORE. Like I said in my MORE Agenda, there will be Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Peace and Security. I will run a Government of all inclusiveness, I want to be Governor for all Deltans.

    “As a unifier, you have encouraged me to do MORE. What you have just done now, I want to assure you and followers that this government will not neglect you and your team. The Governor has done very well in terms of infrastructures, in terms of human capital development, and I want to consolidate on his achievements.

    “Delta State is a state that will continue to witness more development, more dividends of democracy. I will not disappoint Deltans. As a presiding officer for this House of Assembly for six years, you can see that the staff are celebrating me. It is God that gives power, power belongs to God and not man. He has used the people to vote me in and that position is permanent in Jesus name, Amen.

    “We will do the will of God and not the will of man. This is a praying state and we will do our best. As you have come, continue to put us in prayers and advice, the door will not be shut on you, I have told Deltans I will listen to them MORE, will do MORE and achieve MORE that is the government that is coming. Once again, I want to thank and appreciate you for coming out boldly to congratulate me. Yes, we all qualified but only one person to be chosen and at this time, I have been chosen. I thank you and God bless”.

  • Oborevwori reacts to victory as Delta governor-elect

    Oborevwori reacts to victory as Delta governor-elect

    Chief Sheriff Oborevwori has dedicated his victory at Saturday’s governorship election to God, while commending the Delta people for their immense support.

    Oborevwori, who celebrated his victory at the Government House Chapel on Monday with Thanksgiving to God, said all powers belongs to God.

    Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled a total of 360,234 votes to defeat his closest contender and rivalry, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Congress who polled 240,229 votes.

    The State Collation and Returning Officer, Prof. Abraham Owunari, the Vice-Chancellor, Uniport, who announced the results before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Office, pronounced Oborevwori winner of the election having satisfied the law.

    Oborevwori said, “to the glory of God, today, I was declared the winner of the 2023 Governorship election in Delta State by the INEC.

    “What an enormous privilege and honour it is to be entrusted with the government of this great state.

    “Indeed, words are not enough to describe my joy and gratitude at being massively elected by you to serve as your governor in the next four years.

    “I am deeply humbled by your faith and vote of confidence in me.

    “I dedicate this victory to the Almighty God because power, as we know, belongs to God.”

    He noted that the victory was a remarkable mandate for his party because it affirms that the people believed and understood that the right foundations had been laid by the Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa led administration to build a stronger and more prosperous Delta State.

    “I celebrate His Excellency, Gov. Okowa, for his groundbreaking strides in human capital development, infrastructural renewal, and peace building.

    “Mine is a mandate for consolidation and growth, for investment and economic reform, and for making the youth the centrepiece of our policies and programmes.

    “I have learned many things in the last six and a half years as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly.

    “One of them is that, I have learned the importance of setting the priorities of government, communicating the goals and outcomes of policies and programmes, and pursuing them with relentless zeal.

    “I certainly believe that my rich experiences in the executive and legislative arms of government put me in good stead to provide good governance to our people.

    He added, “my goal remains to make life richer, better, and more fulfilling for all,” he said.

    On his part, Okowa congratulated the Governor-elect, Sheriff Oborevwori and his deputy, Chief Monday Onyeme, and all the members of the State House of Assembly elect.

    Okota noted that the elections came with lots of lesson such that cannot be forgotten.

    He said that there had been challenges, and that mistakes had been made but going forward, the incoming administration must learn to relate with all citizens, youths and not only party members.

    At the thanksgiving, former Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan among other stakeholders and well wishers were in attendance.

  • BREAKING: PDP Oborevwori against all odds shock Omo-Agege as INEC declares him Governor-elect of Delta State

    BREAKING: PDP Oborevwori against all odds shock Omo-Agege as INEC declares him Governor-elect of Delta State

    Against all odds, PDP guber candidate Hon Francis Oborevwori floored DSP Omo-Agege in last Saturday’s governorship election polling 360,234 votes against APC’s 240,229 votes as announced by INEC on Monday.

    The State Returning Officer, Prof Georgewill Owuneri Abraham, who made the declaration at the INEC headquarters in Asaba, said PDP’s Sheriff Oborevwori polled 360,234 votes.

    According to him, APC’s Ovie Omo-Agege scored 240,229 votes and LP’s Ken Pela got 48,047 votes.

    Declaring Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as the winner of the governorship election, Abraham, said the PDP candidate having met the requirement of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned as Governor-elect.”

  • Delta PDP condemns attack on Oborevwori’s convoy, asks Police to fish out assassins

    Delta PDP condemns attack on Oborevwori’s convoy, asks Police to fish out assassins

    Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Campaign Council, is absolutely staggered and horrified by the reported attack on the convoy of our Governorship flag bearer Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, by unknown gunmen, between Elume Junction and Okuabude, in Okpe Local Government Area of the State, on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

    The heavy attack, which was confirmed in a Press Statement by Mr. Dennis Otu, Chief Press Secretary to our Governorship Candidate and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, left many vehicles, including the one conveying our candidate and several security vehicles attached to the convoy, riddled with the hail of bullets sprayed on the convoy, by the unknown gunmen.

    Oborevwori only survived the ambush by the special Grace of God, the fortuitous protection of his bulletproof vehicle, and the gallantry of his brave security men, who rose to the occasion by engaging the gunmen in a fierce gun exchange duel which lasted over ten minutes, before the assailants took to their heels and disappeared into the thick darkness of the night.

    Delta State PDP is unequivocally declaring this heavy attack as a deliberate, well-planned, and clinically executed assassination attempt on the life of our Governorship Candidate and leading contender in the Delta State Gubernatorial race.

    We have repeatedly raised alarm and highlighted the penchant of violence synonymous with some political parties in the State, especially at election time and this recent incident is one attack too many on our Governorship Candidate, so close to election day. We are therefore strongly calling on the Security Agencies to quickly swing into action and bring the suspected assassins to book immediately.

    We are also calling on our teeming supporters to remain calm and peaceful in the face of this horrible manifestation of deliberate violence, targeted at eliminating the next Governor of Delta State, by the grace of God.

    Delta State PDP will neither be intimidated nor distracted by this cowardly act of known purveyors of violence, and while reiterating our clarion call on the Security Agencies to apprehend the perpetrators, urge our members to always be vigilant and prepared for any eventualities as election day approaches.

    PDP! Power to the People!!

    Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza.
    Deputy Director, Media & Publicity,
    Delta PDP Campaign Council/ State Publicity Secretary,
    Delta State PDP.

  • Okpe Christian Assembly members vow to vote Atiku, Okowa, Oborevwori, other PDP candidates+Photos

    Okpe Christian Assembly members vow to vote Atiku, Okowa, Oborevwori, other PDP candidates+Photos

    Members of the Okpe Christian Assembly have vowed to deliver the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, his running mate, the State PDP Governorship Candidate and speaker Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, his running mate, Sir Monday Onyeme and other candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections.

    Archbishop Godday Iboyi who led members of the Okpe Christian Assembly to the Osubi residence of the Gubernatorial Candidate, Rt Hon Oborevwori, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, posited that the people of Okpe Kingdom cannot produce a Governor and a Senator at the same time, saying that the choice of Rt Hon Oborevwori who represents Okpe State Constituency in the State House of Assembly was the choice of the entire Okpe people.

    He said that all efforts are being made to ensure the victory of Atiku-Okowa, Hon Oborevwori, Sir Monday Onyeme and other candidates of the PDP.

    He said; “We cannot have Okpe son as a Governor and at the same time produce a Senator. In our time, we are going to have an Okpe son as a Governor. We have been praying for you and we will continue to do so. We are going to vote for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for President and Vice President respectively, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for Governor and Sir Monday Onyeme as the Deputy Governor. We are equally going to vote for Chief Ighoyota Amori for Senate to represent Delta Central Senatorial District and all other candidates of the PDP”.

    “We want to let you know that we are solidly behind you. Your victory and that of the other candidates of the PDP is sure. You will occupy Government House, Asaba. We are doing what we are doing because of our love for you and the PDP”.

    Responding, Rt Hon Oborevwori who is also the National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, lauded them for the visit and all that they have been doing to support his Governorship ambition and all the Candidates of the PDP.

  • Elections: Uduaghan places Oborevwori above all guber contestants, says, he is the best

    Elections: Uduaghan places Oborevwori above all guber contestants, says, he is the best

    Ex-Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has described the State PDP Governorship Candidate for the 2023 general elections, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as the best candidate among all guber contestants in the state as from May 29th, 2023 and urged Deltans to vote for him massively.

    Speaking on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at the Palace of the Odiologbo of Owhe Kingdom in Otor Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State, where Rt Hon Oborevwori had gone for royal blessings from Isoko Traditional Rulers, the former Governor said that the State PDP Governorship Candidate is tested and trusted.

    While saying that the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate worked under him when he was a governor, Dr Uduaghan stated that he is a very humble person and that Deltans will not regret making him their next Governor.

    “Our royal fathers, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is well known in the state for his humility. He has a wonderful crisis management skills. He worked with me as Special Adviser on Security and he made sure the state was safe for investors. He is a man of the people and he can interact with anybody. Power belongs to God and there is no transition that is always easy and Rt Hon Oborevwori has had his fare share. People will blackmail you and carry so many rumours here and there about you”, the former Governor said.

    He added that; Our Governorship Candidate has passed the heat, he has paid his dues and now ready to face the task of piloting the affairs of the state as a governor. I trust him, he will not fail Deltans and I will not be here if I do not trust him. He has the capacity and well prepared to lead the state. I want to assure our respected royal fathers that he is the best Governorship Candidate to rule our dear state. I am standing on behalf of all well meaning Deltans, I am bold to say that he is the right man for the job. I want to appeal to you to tell your subjects in your various kingdoms to vote him and all other PDP candidates”.

    While speaking, Rt Hon Oborevwori said that; “I want to be Governor for all Deltans and Isoko nation will not be left out. I am a Pan Deltan and a unifer. I am coming to do more for Deltans from where our governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of PDP, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa will stop in May 29th, 2023.

    “Please, vote for me, vote for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Governor Ifeanyi because that is the ticket that will rescue the nation. Our people should vote for all candidates of the PDP”, he said.

    Responding on behalf of other monarchs, the Chief Host and Vice Chairman of Isoko Traditional Rulers, HRM Romanus Ejirememe Inana, the Odiologbo of Owhe Kingdom, implored the Gubernatorial Candidate to remember the Isoko nation when he gets to Government House, adding that; “We will support your aspiration and run inclusive government when you are elected Governor. We will give you the needed support and as Traditional Rulers, we want to play pivotal role in your government”.

    The Chairman, Isoko Traditional Rulers Council, HRM. Anthony William Ovrawah Asanido 1 of Oleh Kingdom who offered prayers for the Governorship Candidate wished him well.

    The State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Oborevwori who also met with members of the Delta Ijaw Traditional Forum for their blessings, commended the monarchs for their support.

    According to him, Governor Okowa had done extremely well for the people in the riverine communities and other parts of the state, saying that; “but the government that is coming will do more for the riverine people and other Deltans. Continue to maintain the peace in your various kingdoms. I can manage the state effectively and so tell your subjects to vote PDP all the way because other parties do not have anything to offer. The Atiku Abubakar and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa ticket will make our country to work again”.

    The Chairman of Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum His Royal Majesty, Elder ( Captain) Timiyan (JP), Agbonu Torububor 1, the Paramount Ruler of Ogulagha Kingdom, whose Palace the meeting was held said that; “You are a Speaker well respected and as a grassroot politician, there is no doubt that you will remember the riverine area in terms of development and also spread development to the three Senatorial Districts in the State. Use the oil money to develop the people producing the oil. Things are going to be better for Nigerians if PDP comes on board again”.

    Prayers were offered to the Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori by the Isoko and Ijaw Royal Fathers.

  • Gov Okowa, Omo-Agege, Uduaghan, Oborevwori, Gbagi, others grace Fr. Ewherido’s Ordination as Catholic Bishop Of Warri

    Gov Okowa, Omo-Agege, Uduaghan, Oborevwori, Gbagi, others grace Fr. Ewherido’s Ordination as Catholic Bishop Of Warri

    Warri lights up at the episcopal ordination and installation ceremony of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Anthony Ewherido as the new Catholic Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State is now underway.

    The ceremony is ongoing at the Holy Martyr of Uganda Minor Seminary, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

    The installation ceremony which is being attended by several dignitaries including the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, represented by his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Ovie Agas; immediate past Governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan; Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and former minister of state for education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi.

    Also in attendance are revered traditional rulers from across the state including; His Royal Majesty, Abe 1, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom; Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 111; Paramount Ruler of Seimbiri Kingdom
    King Charles Ayemi- Botu; HRM Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, Owawha 1; His Royal Majesty, Ogurime-rime, Ukori I; His Royal Majesty, Odionlogbo of Oleh Kingdom; His Royal Majesty, Ovie of Ozoro Kingdom; immediate past President-General of Urhobo Progress Union, Olorogun Moses Taiga and former minister of information, Prof Sam Oyovbaire.

    Other dignitaries including members of the State House of Assembly including Hon. Reuben Izeze are attending the ceremony. Renowned journalist and former Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Mideno Bayagbon and hundreds of priests.

    The ordination mass is being celebrated by the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria , who is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Nigeria, Antonio Guido Filipazzi and host of Catholic Cardinals and Bishops.

    Ewherido, a former Rector of the SS Peter & Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan, was appointed Bishop-elect December, 28, 2022 by Pope Francis.

     

    Details shortly…