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| Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori |
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.
Sheriff Oborevwori has received the prayers and blessings of Urhobo Traditional
Rulers Council, an umbrella body comprising all the royal fathers in Delta
Central Senatorial District where they showered their blessings on him.
It would be recalled
that Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori was elevated to the office of the Speaker of
the Delta State House of Assembly May 11,2017, thus making him to become the
number three political office holder in the state.
In humility and respect
for the traditional institution, Hon. Oborevwori deemed it necessary to pay
homage to the royal fathers to seek for their prayers, blessings and guidance
in his new office.
Speaking during the
visit at the palace of the Olomu monarch, HRM Ogbon Ogoni Oghoro I,
JP, OON, the Owhorode of Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South
Local Government Area of Delta
State, the Speaker
said he decided to seek the prayers and blessings of the royal fathers to guide
him in his new assignment.
He said that; "I
have come to meet with my fathers, the royal fathers in Urhobo nation today to seek their prayers and
blessings. I thought it wise to do so because it is part of our culture that a
wise child should ask for his father’s blessings in anything he embarks on.
I have also come to introduce myself to my royal fathers as
the new Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and to say that from time
to time, I shall be visiting my royal fathers for their fatherly advice. I also
want to say that whatever the Urhobo nation wants from the Delta State
Government for the Urhobo nation to move forward is what I stand for. You are
our fathers and whatever advice you give is what we shall abide by.
“I decided that in my capacity as the Speaker of the House
of Assembly, I should first celebrate my position with my fathers before I
extend it to kings from other parts of the state. I have come for your prayers
because I am aware that with your
prayers I shall succeed", he added.
The Speaker also used the occasion to request the royal
fathers to support the government of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, whom he said has
performed beyond expectations, adding that he has catered for the interest of
Urhobo in his government.
Responding, the royal
fathers led by the Owhorode of Olomu kingdom, HRM Ogbon Ogoni Oghoro I, had
earlier remarked that the visit of the
Speaker was unprecedented, adding that it was the first time a Speaker
of the State House of Assembly was paying homage to the Urhobo royal fathers
after such elevation.
In unison, all the
royal fathers who, with their hands stretched towards the Speaker who was on
his knees, prayed fervently for God’s wisdom, protection, knowledge and
guidance in his political endeavour, praying that as he remembered the royal
fathers, so God will remember him and his family.
They prayed to God to grant him the desires of his heart.
The Royal Fathers also took time to pray for the State
chairman of the PDP, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso for God’s guidance and protection.
Traditional rulers
present at the occasion include the chairman of Delta Central Traditional
Council, HRM Ogbon Ogoni Oghoro I, Owhorode of Olomu kingdom, the Orodje of
Okpe kingdom, Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, Ovie of Agbarha kingdom, Ovie of Uvwie
kingdom, Ovie of Oghara kingdom, Ovie of Ogor kingdom, Ovie of Evwreni kingdom,
Ovie of Ughievwen Kingdom, Ovie of Ijerhe kingdom, Ovie of Okparabe kingdom,
Ovie of Usiefrun kingdom among others.
Those on the
entourage of the Speaker include
the representative of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Chief Festus Ochonogor (Senior
Political Adviser to the Governor), the State chairman of PDP, Olorogun
Kingsley Esiso, member representing Ughelli North Constituency II in the House
of Assembly, Hon. Oharisi, the member representing Bomadi Constituency, Hon.
Boro Preyor, member representing Burutu II Constituency, Hon. Daniel Yingi,
Chief Asini, Commissioner for Local Government and chieftaincy affairs Hon ,
Bright Edejewhro Onajefe-Gift, member of Delta State Revenue Board, Chief
Solomon Ighrakpata, DESOPADEC Commissioner, Chief Amos Itiwhe, Delta State PDP
Organising Secretary, Chief Sunday Onoriode, notable chiefs from Delta Central
Senatorial District and host of others.
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