The Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the March 11 election, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, has commenced a state-wide visit to royal fathers in acknowledgment of their crucial roles in the state and apparently to solicit their support in the state gubernatorial election.
The tour which began at Owa Alero, Owa Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area of the state, provides ample opportunity for the candidate to throw more light on his ‘M.O.R.E Agenda’ to traditional rulers in Delta North Senatorial District.
At the Palace of the immediate past Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr) Emmanuel Efeizomor, the Obi of Owa Kingdom, Oborevwori, who was accompanied by his running mate, Sir Monday Onyeme, party leaders, and top government functionaries, assured the royal fathers that the existing robust and harmonious relationship between the state government and the traditional institutions under the incumbent governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, would be maintained and improved on.
He explained that his M.O.R.E Agenda will ensure continuity in governance by building on the enviable legacies of governor Ifeanyi Okowa, anchored on transparency, accountability, honesty, equity and conscience.
Oborevwori commended governor Okowa for raising the stake for traditional rulers in the state, especially for building, furnishing and equipping a world class secretariat for the state council of traditional ruler. He added that the Okowa-Atiku presidency will attract more development to the state and will also enhance the welfare and status of traditional rulers in Nigeria.
He assured that his administration would listen more, do more and achieve more for the state as he assumes office on May 29 as Governor of Delta State.
The royal fathers commended Oborevwori’s humility and uncommon wisdom over the years which has made him the longest serving speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly. They urged him to sustain his integrity and Pan Delta status.
On Wednesday, February 8, Oborevwori had fruitful interactions with traditional rulers in Isoko and Ijaw nations.
The meeting with Isoko traditional tulers was held at the Palace Of the Odiologbo of Owhe Kingdom in Otor Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, while that of Delta Ijaw traditional rulers forum, took place at the Warri palace annex of His Royal Majesty, Elder (Captain) Timiyan, JP, Agbonu Torububor 1, the Paramount Ruler of Ogulagha Kingdom.