…says he survived 38 cases to become Governor …dedicates victory to God, Deltans Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said God ordained him to be Governor and expressed appreciation to Him and Deltans for his victory at the Supreme Court. Oborevwori said he survived 38 cases in various courts up to the Supreme Court from pre-election to post election to become Governor of Delta State. Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel Asaba, the Governor who was joined by his wife, Deaconess Tobore,…
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Gov Oborevwori Breaks 25yrs Jinx, Appoints Kpuwhara SSA
Twenty-five years, after working consistently and faithfully in ensuring that PDP in Ogor ward remain solidified, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has appointed its Foremost National leader, Olorogun Kpuwhara Avbe Anthony JP, as his Senior Special Assistant, (SSA Political.) The appointment by Governor Sheriff broke the 25years jinx of Kpuwhara working for the PDP without recognition at the state level. Hon Kpuwhara, who graduated from the great University of Benin,Benin City, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree B.Sc in Geography and Regional Planning with Second Class Upper…
Read MoreHow Tribunal Dismisses Omo-Agege Petition Against Oborewori
The Delta State Governorship Election petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba on Friday dismissed the petition brought before it by the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, challenging the victory of Governor Sheriff Oborewori and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18th, 2023 governorship election. The three man tribunal in it’s judgement read by Justice C. H. Ahuchoagu, held that the petitioner failed to prove it’s case of non-compliance of the election with the electoral act and allegations of corrupt practices. Omo-Agege has sort seven…
Read More100 Days In Office: Oborevwori’s Giant Strides In Delta Health Sector
BY DENNIS OTU I watched the birds as they flew to their hiding places and out there in their comfort zones, they sang beautifully and the melodies reached out to high heavens. Those in the serene vicinity enjoyed the melodies from the birds. I did also. You must have seen those beautiful birds at the Ubulu-Uku General Hospital in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. They are always there to welcome you to the hospital in a special way. Yes, singing sweet songs in the hospital that…
Read MoreDelta Awards N78bn Contract For Flyovers To Warri, Effurun To Julius Berger
Delta State Government has approved the award of contracts worth N78 billion to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited for the construction of three flyover bridges and road expansion in the Warri/Effurun metropolis. This was part of decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday in Asaba. Briefing journalists at the end of the Exco meeting, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Engr Fred Edafiogho said approval of the contracts were aimed at solving the gridlock often experienced in the twin cities. He said…
Read MoreOhaneze Ndigbo Condole Delta Governor Over Mother-Inlaw Demise
Leaders and Stakeholders of Ohanneze Ndigbo Delta Central, has condole the family of the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, over the death of his mother in-law at Evwreni community in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The group in its condolence message signed by the president, Chief Chima Ohale, and Secretary, Chief Anthony Okoro Jnr. said, “Madam Agnes AYETOMA ATAGA, was a devoted Christian, an epitomy of humility, who dedicated most of her life to the service of God and humanity. They asked the God lord to receive her soul…
Read MoreGov Sheriff Appoints Obiodeh Comm. For Land Survey & Urban Development
Delta state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has appointed Hon Goodnews Emamusi Obiode as the Commissioner for Land Survey and Urban Development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu few hours after their swearing in According to the statement, other commissioners are immediate past commissioner for information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, was appointed as commissioner for Works and Olorogun Vincent Oyibode was appointed as commissioner for Oil and Gas. It would be recalled that in 1998, Former Speaker of the Delta State…
Read MoreBeing Governor Won’t Stop My Relationship With Deltans – Oborevwori
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Monday, said his relationship with the grassroot and common man would not be affected by his meteoric rise to becoming Governor of the state. He stated this at the his inauguration thanksgiving/60th birthday anniversary service at the Living Faith Church, and reception ceremony in Asaba. Oborevwori said that his relationship with the people at the grassroot was very key in his political sojourn and would never stop. He said: “I want to start by thanking all of you who have…
Read MoreDESOPADEC Management Celebrate Gov Oborevwori At 60
Joy continues to fill our mouth as the Board, Management and Staff of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, sends very robust and warm wishes to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orovwhedor Oborevwork, Governor of Delta State on the occasion of his birthday on June 19, 2023. Your Excellency, life indeed is a gift lived by divine grace. Your encounter in this journey has been most eventful. Over the years, you have seen favour thrust on you. You have enjoyed quantum leap of divine help on…
Read MoreObiodeh Felicitates With Governor Oborevwori At 60
…Expresses Optimism Of A Greater Delta, Implores Deltans To Keep Hope Alive Chief Emamusi Obiodeh has felicitated with Delta State Governor, His Excellency (Rt.Hon) Sheriff F.O Oborevwori on his 60th birthday anniversary, expressing deep appreciation to God for the unending favour which the Lord has accorded the Governor. Speaking with newsmen in Asaba, the State Capital, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh wished Governor Oborevwori good health and Solomonic wisdom to pilot the affairs of the State in peace, tranquillity, and unprecedented prosperity, on his 60th birthday anniversary on Monday,…
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