The governor of Delta State Hon Sheriff Oborevwori today strongly condemned the ingratitude of the people of Ughelli South as regards political appointment.
The governor was reacting to the protest for more appointments by Ewu community.
Said the governor : Ughelli South has gotten senior political adviser, Executive Director DESOPADEC and Commissioner. After giving you a project of over N20bn, you are still coming to protest.
As Governor, my local government has gotten just one appointment which is the Commissioner designate because I have promised Deltans I want to be governor for all.’
The Governor expressed this displeasure
at a thanksgiving service in honour of his Senior Political Adviser, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo at All Saints’ Catheral, Ughelli today.
The governor therefore appealed to Deltans to join hands with his administration in the development of the state.
On his senior political adviser, the governor disclosed that ten years ago Aguariavwodo predicted that he would be governor.
Oborevwori recalled that the celebrant told him he could run for Governor when he buried his mother in Osubi.
“Senator Aguariavwodo is someone I knew many years ago, and sometimes there are things you say and it will come to pass.
“When I was burying my mother at Osubi Trade Fair complex some years ago, he came and saw the crowd and he said with this crowd you are qualified to contest for Governor.
“He said it over ten years ago in 2013 and that prophesy has come to pass. So when he decided to support me, it is because God wants to fulfil what he has said.”
He described Senator Aguariavwodo as a rare gem, who had the opportunity of serving both in the Green and Red Chambers of the National Assembly.
“Not many politicians have the privilege of serving in the Red Chamber and also in the Green Chamber and decided to come down to his State to serve.
“Senator Aguariavwodo belongs to that rare elite group. I congratulate you on this appointment because you are a very humble and respected man and it is my prayer that God will grant you the wisdom to succeed in your new role.”
He thanked Archbishop Cyril Odutemu and the church for their support during the elections and called for continuous prayers for his administration to succeed.
Earlier in his sermon, Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bendel and Bishop of Ughelli Diocese (Anglican Communion), The Most Rev’d Cyril Odutemu in his sermon titled “Be strong in the Lord”, said Christians were confronted with several spiritual warfare and charged leaders to be strong “as leadership is a constant struggle to get things right in the interest of the people”.
The Cleric said leaders must demonstrate strength and uncommon courage in the face of daunting challenges.
“Whatever you do in offering advice to the Governor, you should be adequately guided by truth; don’t allow your garment of righteousness to be stained,” the highly celebrated Anglican cleric said, even as he urged the Governor to keep to his promises and to always stick to the truth.
The thanksgiving service was attended by the immediate past Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; his Deputy, Rt Hon. Arthur Akpowowo; State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Kingsley Esiso; Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi and former Minister of Information, Professor Sam Oyovbaire.