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APM Candidate For Delta State House Of Assembly, Sir Okonji Receives Royal Blessing From Omu Anioma

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By Patrick Ochei

The candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) for Delta State House of Assembly, Oshimili North State Constituency and Omelora of Ibusa, Sir Dr. Felix Okonji has paid a consultative visit to Omu Anioma, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu where he received a Royal Blessing ahead of the 2023 general election.

Omu Dunkwu who commended the politician for his widely acknowledged philanthropic gestures, wished him well in his political journey to represent the people of Oshimili North Local Government Area at the State Parliament.

She said that the nation needs people of proven integrity and mental capacity to drive the political leadership of the country from the coming election, maintaining that we have lagged behind for too long in developmental leadership.

Omu Anioma gave her blessing to Sir Okonji, praying and declaring that it’s a season of contest and not a season of death; and so therefore, no Anioma son or daughter in the race for any political office would kill or be killed.

She posited that her stand as a mother is for Anioma sons and daughters in the political race of 2023, to play by the rule without harbouring any intentions to kill another.

Her words, “I pray that no death will near you. I pray that nobody will kill you and you will not kill anybody either, intentionally or unintentionally. I pray that evil that beclouds politics will be far from you, you will only excel and emerge victorious just as you have desired.

“Our God Almighty and our great Ancestors will guide you, protect you and direct you in all your endeavours during campaigns, election and even after election. The peace of God will always go with you and you will always conquer the forces of darkness”, Omu Dunkwu declared.

Earlier in his address to Omu Dunkwu by way of stating his mission, Sir Okonji eulogized her for her sterling leadership qualities and impeccable mentoring personality, positing that his long dream of meeting with her had finally come to fruition.

He said, “We are humble and loyal to your authority as our mother, and that is why we have come to consult with you and to seek your blessings ahead of our campaigns.

“You are indeed Nneoha with matchless power and authority. Your open door policy is unimaginable.

“I am a child of history, and having followed your activities over the years, I make bold to ascribe the best of virtues to you as far as motherhood is concerned. We cannot continue our political journey without your motherly blessings and advice.

“My party – the Allied People’s Movement may be small, but my followers are not small. Together, we are strong as men of proven faith and integrity, who are launching out their best potentials for the good of society. It’s our utmost desire to change the narrative in order for the system to run unfettered quality representation and good governance for our people, both old and young.

“I want to stand for Oshimili North people in this contest for the House of Assembly, to ensure that they get all their rights from the system. We are not just coming out as novices in people oriented leadership; we are coming out because we have our antecedents that can be verified and attested to. If the people remember my antecedents, they will support me.

“We must all agree that 2023 must be different. Seeing the Youth Movements and the eagerness in the people for a change, you will know that our time for the people’s leadership has come.

“God Himself is involved in this. And of course, the structured Government and the structured politicians know that with your support and everybody’s cooperation, we will stand firm to speak truth to power and of course, the truth that can only liberate us all.

“Let me assure you that women and children must have their pride of places in our agenda. We must put control mechanisms in place to ensure adequate security of our people; we must not allow outsiders to overwhelm us and overrun us with insecurity.

“Your Majesty, as the Omelora who has achieved in life and has helped where help was needed, I am assuring you that my foray into the race is to serve on a larger scale. Leadership by service is what I have come down to Nigeria to render to my people. Thank you ma for your usual support and confidence that you have always reposed in us for quality and honesty”, Okonji submitted.

Emotional Omu Anioma Recounts Life’s Journey At 67

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By Patrick Ochei

It was indeed a memorable day as the cerebral and amiable Omu Okpanam/Omu Anioma/Nneoha, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu recounted her life’s journey with tears of joy on the 19th October, 2022.

The Omu Anioma who clocked 67 on this day, was taken by surprise as her children and mentees woke her up with music and dancing conducted by the voice of Emma Sax.

Dancing emotionally with this group of people to the site of the Royal Residence being constructed for her by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu and then back to the Palace, Omu Dunkwu took time to recount her journey of life.

She revealed that she was born by poor parents and was taken away by a relation at age two, adding that she returned as a big girl during the war where people had to point her parents and their thatched house to her.

She stated that having seen the pauperised state of her parents, she therefore, determined to succeed in life to lift her family out of poverty.

Omu Dunkwu affirmed that her determination as a clerical staff with the Ministry of Finance in Bendel State, took her to England and America to further her studies.

She said she returned to Nigeria over 38 years ago, was able to build her parents a house at the age of 25, trained her siblings who are all doing well presently outside the shores of Nigeria and was able to build a consultancy business that had managed the image of the Oba of Benin of blessed memory and other top Nigerians.

Omu Dunkwu said she dreamt of joining politics to contribute to leadership through politics but was interrupted by the call to become an Omu.

However, before then, she had risen through dint of hardwork to become the first female president of Asaba Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ASACCIMA) and then first female president of Delta State Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (DELCCIMA). She didn’t stop there but rose to become the pioneer Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and currently holds the position of Life Vice President of NACCIMA.

The woman with the most deliberate philosophical slogan “Image Is Everything”, has indeed brought visibility into the ancient institution of Omu since becoming the Omu of Okpanam over two decades ago and Omu Anioma over 12 years now.

According to her, “I have done my best, I have been patriotic enough all these years, to the effect that I dedicated my life and resources to the growth and development of my community and of course, Anioma Nation. I promoted the institution of Omu and Anioma Culture in a way that no one else had done. I brought renaissance into our tradition and culture.

“In doing these, I faced monumental opposition and challenges. I didn’t look back because I represent the forces of light, which will in perpetuity defeat the forces of darkness.

“I make bold to state that God has always given me victory, because He has seen my heart and my purpose. I am not deterred because what I do is a physical manifestation of a spiritual conclusion”, Omu Dunkwu posited.

Speaking further, Obi Martha Dunkwu specifically appreciated a number of persons who have supported him in prayers, finance, media publicity and others.

She thanked the mother of the Minority Leader and Member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Mama Elumelu for her prayers and motherly support.

The Omu profusely thanked Ndudi Elumelu who had commenced the building of the Omu Residence for her through his constituency projects, maintaining that the gesture was marvelous to him.

She also thanked the Director General of Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Hon. Joan Onyemaechi for visiting and taking up the responsibility of painting the entire Omu Palace for her, praying to God to continue to embolden her in her political journey.

Not stopping there, Omu Dunkwu sent a message of prayer to Brig. Gen. Raymond Nani Ochei for being an illustrious son of Anioma who never fails to show concern to her person in times of need.

Furthermore, Omu Dunkwu eulogized her Abuja based god-daughter and renowned lawyer, Barr. Juachi Adaeze Ezete for her affection and quantum of love always expressed in giving without restraint.

For Comrade Mrs. Stella Macaulay, Omu Anioma described her as a wonderful daughter who has continued to make her proud in all ramifications. Same accolades went to Ogbuenyi High Chief Paul Eloke Uduh and wife, and of course, Chief (Mrs) Josephine Ada Kachikwu for their undiluted affection and support all these years.

It was indeed a great day as Omu Dunkwu cut her birthday cake dancing to the ‘buga’ song. The event was sumptuously put together by the Functioning Permanent Secretary in the State Bureau of Orientation, Comrade Mrs. Stella Macaulay, an Abuja based lawyer, Barr. Adaeze Ezete, NUJ Delta State Council’s Secretary, Comrade Patrick Ochei and Ogbuenyi and Mrs. Uduh.

Others who attended the occasion included the Omu of Obior, HRH Omu Onyebuchibe Okonkwo, the Founder of the Courageous Girls, Women and Children Initiative, Ayovuata Courage Uyoyou and crew, NUJ Delta State Council’s Auditor, Comrade Celestine Afokobah, GM of Bridge Radio, Comrade Gospel Amaliamifeobu, Mr. and Mrs. Tony and others too numerous to mention.

S’Court Victory- Distractions Put To Rest

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… As Pascal Adigwe Congratulates Oborevwori

The Director General of Ned Nwoko Campaign Organization, Hon. Pascal Adigwe has described the affirmation of the flag bearer of the Delta State People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Sherriff Oborevwori as a platform to greater unity in the state.


Adigwe made this known while speaking with our reporter in Asaba, shortly after the declaration of the victory.


He said the latest affirmation would put all distraction and misconception of the Party as been disunited to rest.


Hon. Adigwe called on all aggrieved members of PDP to join hands with Oborevwori in ensuring a more united state.


He said that with the support of all Party members, the victory at the 2023 general election poll would be a work over.

 

S’Court Verdict: Test For Greater Responsibility, Okowa Charges Oborevwori

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Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday, charged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to see his victory at the Supreme Court as a test of his preparedness for greater responsibilities in governance.

Okowa who is the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gave the charge in Asaba, at a special thanksgiving service to appreciate God for the resolution of the party’s gubernatorial candidacy of the party in the state by the apex court.

He noted that it was God who saw the gubernatorial candidate through the difficult stages of the court process, adding that he should always put God first in all his dealings.

“I am happy that I am present at this thanksgiving because I was away at the last one and I give all the glory to God for this.

“I must thank all of you for coming to rejoice with the Speaker and also for coming to rejoice with me, my family and the entire PDP family in Delta State.

“Whatever has been happening in the last few weeks is a test of our faith. And I thank God that you have stayed alive and that you have stayed hopeful in God,” he said.

The governor urged Oborevwori to be magnanimous in victory by carrying everybody along in the scheme of things, and appealed to members of PDP in the state to put their differences aside and work together for the collective interest of the party.

“We give thanks to God. One joy I have in my heart is that from the beginning, I knew that it was a battle of the altar, and I remained confident in God.

“There are many things that happen sometimes you almost begin to shake. But I know that since 2015, we have always prayed.

“And, I have always said that if any Governor is coming here and would not glorify the name of God in Heaven, Lord do not create a path way for that governor to come.

“This place is the altar of God; so, the altar in this Government House Chapel must remain alive. I pray that each and everyone of us will find the God that is in this altar because He is alive.

“As I congratulate Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, the greatest joy you can give to me is that when you eventually get sworn in, you must make sure that the fire in this altar remains aglow,” he said.

Okowa said that his vice-presidential ambition would not in anyway hamper the developmental agenda of his administration, and called on Deltans to rally round him in advancing the Stronger Delta vision.

He lauded politicians and civil servants in the state for their input and sustained support towards the Stronger Delta vision, emphasising that there was need for them to redouble efforts in taking the state to a greater height.

The governor used the forum to call on Deltans to extend hands of fellowship to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are in 11 camps across the state as a result of flood that had wreaked havoc in parts of the state, affirming that his administration would spare no effort in making IDPs comfortable in the camps.

“I want to thank all of you who have been holding forth in the state, both politically and the government. I have not abandoned my duties, I am only on a multiple assignment.

“I thank those who have been very strong down here in the state and kept the government running, especially those who have been handling the people in the IDPs’ camps.

“I was happy to see that they are well taken care of when I visited them. I thank the SSG and his team and all those who have supported the state government by donating foodstuffs and other materials,” Okowa added.

In an interview with journalists shortly after the victory thanksgiving service, the PDP gubernatorial candidate and Speaker of the State Legislature, Oborevwori, said that his victory at the apex court was for all Deltans, adding that there was no victor, no vanquished.

He said that the litigation that ended up at the Supreme Court was a family affair, and expressed hope that all the actors in the case and their supporters would soon join forces to enhance the electoral fortunes of PDP in the state and in the country.

“First of all, we have God, so we were sure of victory and this victory is for all of us in Delta State. I believe that my brothers on the other side will come and join us as a family in no distant time.

“And, I want to say with all due respect, that nobody is good enough to be my enemy neither do I have the ability to hate anybody. So, we are one as a family,” Oborevwori said.

We Need Experience Politician to Change Nigeria- Okonji

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By Enweliku Kent

The Chairman of Oshimili South PDP Ogbueshi Dada Okonji has stated that Nigerians need strong politician that would change the country.


Okonji stated this during the familiarization visit by Team Iyke for Bridget, 2023 in Oshimili South PDP Secretariat Asaba.


He said Nigeria needed a strong politician that would change the country adding that in 2015 APC came with the change policy not knowing that they were changing to worst situation, create hunger, hardship to Nigerians.

We need somebody of Atiku Abubakar who have the experience to fix Nigeria and change the ugly position the APC has placed Nigeria for the past seven years.

He added that Nigerians will not make such mistake again. He called on Nigerians to vote PDP that has the candidate to fix the country come 2023.


Okonji expressed that they need the youths to do it right.” I’m impressed to see you in this manners, a good man calm gentle man with good vision, your antecedent has single you out even from the Blessed Memory of late Hon Kenneth Ogba”.


He encouraged team Iyke for the move, adding that they should keep it up and that he would support them in all capacity. He noted that when you join your mate in preparing a meal you must be a beneficiary from the sharing of the meal.


Earlier, the convener of the team Iyke for Bridget, Hon. Ikechukwu Chukura said he has a great joy been with the Chaiman of Oshimili South PDP, adding that he has been working with Politicians in Isoko South, Ukwuani now he is back home to display his political career. He pleaded to LG PDP Chaiman for support.


Meanwhile, the entourage of team Iyke for Bridget, 2023 spoke much on Hon Ikechukwu Chukura”s antecedent.
The highlight of the event was moving with Hon Bridget Anyafulu, the PDP House of Assembly candidate for Oshimili South in the celebration of last section of Asaba annual festival.

Delta CJ Frees Four Inmates at Warri Prison, Chides Authority Over Irregular Production of Defendants to Court

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By Agbaragu Timothy

 There was Jubilation in the Warri Custodial Centre, popularly called Okere Prison, as Chief Judge of Delta State, Honorable Justice Tessy Diai has released four inmates on the second day of jail delivery  exercise.

The lucky inmates, Tejiri Akpoyibo (25) charged for attempted murder; Anigoro Uduefe, Stanley Akporode and Kupa Tuphe charged for unlawful secrete society stated that they were innocent.

Ordering their release, the Chief Judge stated that trying Tejiri Akpoyibo who appeared mentally unstable was counter productive, disclosing that the three others were freed on the advice of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to the effect that the trio had no case to answer.

Narrating his ordeal, Anigoro Uduefe who could not contain his joy for breathing air of freedom for the first time in few months, said that he was a member of the Sapele vigilante group and was going to see his wife at Udu which was engulfed in crisis, when the anti kidnap group at Udu saw him, arrested, and slammed him with unlawful society charge.

He said he was innocent and happy because today was his son’s first birthday even as he thanked God for unveiling the truth. 

Justice Diai commended the wonderful performance of the DPP and her team, the Chief Registrar, judges and chairmen of branches of Nigerian Bar Association, Delta State present, noting that she was impressed because most of the problem experienced was on the issue of non production of inmates which resulted to unexpected large number awaiting trial in the Warri Custodial Center.

The Chief Judge who reviewed 639 warrants expressed dismay over the irregularity of prison officers in producing inmates to courts in Ughelli axis, stressing that taking inmates once a week from a center of over 300, was unacceptable.

” I am really distressed about the number of people going to Ughelli, distressed not just because of the number, but I just learnt that inmates are taken to that place once a week.

” I am not happy, I am not impressed. Something must have to be done; so the number of times inmates are taken to those courts must increase, ” she stated.

She advised the prison authority  to put up a proposal in order to address the abnormality.

Flood: Build Dams, Desilt Major Rivers, Okowa Urges FG

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Delta Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to build new dams and desilt major rivers in the country to check flooding, especially when neighbouring countries open their dams.

He also urged the government to make efforts at desilting River Niger and River Benue to deepen the depths of the rivers to accommodate high volume of flood water.

Okowa made the call when he visited flood victims at some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the state.

Camps visited by the governor included those at Ogbe-Afor Primary School and Oneh Primary School in Asaba and Ewulu Mixed Grammar School, Ewulu in Aniocha South Local Government Area.

He told journalists in an interview at the end of the visit that the best way to end the loss of lives and valuables to flood was for the government to take proactive steps towards stalling perennial flooding each time neighbouring countries opened their dams.

While commiserating with families that lost persons and property to the flood, Okowa disclosed that five persons died in various communities, adding that 11 holding camps had been established to take care of those displaced by the flood.

To make the camps comfortable, he said that daily feeding of the IDPs was a priority, and that medical facilities and personnel were in various camps to take care of medical needs of the inmates to avoid possible outbreak of diseases.

“I was informed by the SSG when the team briefed me yesterday that as a result of the flood, five deaths were recorded, although not inside the camps but across the state, and that is very unfortunate.

“We have 11 camps that are currently in place and some of them are in schools and some others are in high places in some locations where the schools have been overrun by the flood water.

“Climate change, obviously, is becoming very impactful globally and it is beginning to affect a lot of issues. The sea levels are rising and so is the water level.

“Another issue is the dam in Cameroon. It always causes a major overflow in our river. From the preliminary information I have, what could be done is to build our own holding dams here in Nigeria and a regular desilting of our rivers.

“And, that is not going to be the state government’s function. It is that of the Federal Government because of the type of dam that will be built across the river. So, it is going to be a major dam.

“So, I believe that it is important that the Federal Government will look into it very quickly and begin to start the process,” he stated.

Okowa affirmed that the PDP government that would, by the grace of God, be headed by Atiku Abubakar from 2023, would spare no effort in ensuring that the construction of dams and desilting of Rivers Niger and Benue got the desired attention because of the sufferings of Nigerians occasioned by flood.

“When we look at the pains that come to our people cumulatively as a result of the flood and the destruction it brings, it is so huge and runs into several billions.

“So, I think that it is something that the Federal Government would consider building a dam across River Niger to prevent this from happening and I believe that the PDP government under the watch of Atiku will truly take that as a priority.

“We are immediately taking care of the people in the camp, which is the first thing to do by providing food, security and healthcare for them here.

“They have been organised into groups and they are cooking for themselves and we ensure that there is regular supply of food items to cook. So, we are sure that they are not suffering from any form of hunger.

“We can see doctors and nurses here, living under the same conditions as the IDPs just to provide health care. In two of the camps, some pregnant women have already been delivered by the medical personnel.

“You can see that they are well taken care of. In previous years, after their return to their homes, we have always provided some form of assistance and we will also do so this year. We are always compassionate,” the governor said.

He called on donor agencies and well-spirited individuals to partner government in alleviating the plights of those affected by the flood, adding that his administration would give assistance to those in IDPs’ camps as soon as the flood was over.

Ogbe-Afor Primary School camp has 1,548 IDPs, Oneh Primary School,1,684 IDPs and 1,475 in the camp at Ewulu.

Highpoint of the visit were primary school children among the IDPs seen receiving lesions from teachers in an improvised classroom at Ogbe-Afor Primary School camp in Asaba

Over 300, 000 PVCs Yet To Be Collected In Delta State- INEC REC

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Delta State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Rev. Monday Udoh Tom has disclosed that over 300, 000 Personal Voters Card ( PVC) of registered voter’s in the state were yet to be collected.

Rev. Tom disclosed this, during the inauguration of Executive of Delta State INEC Press Corp ( IPC) at the Commission’s Secretariat in Asaba, the state capital.

He said in ensuring that owners of the PVC’s get their cards, the Commission would embark on an aggressive mobilization of PVC collection and voting, so as to sensitize Deltans on the need to take ownership of their cards.

While analysing the  PVCs left in the various INEC offices across the state, the REC said there were over 244,715 uncollected PVCs from the 2019 general elections, adding that the Commission had also in the past received about 69,946 PVCs, for those who registered between June –December 2021 and 17,000 transfer PVCs.

According to Rev. Tom, by the end of November, the Commission  would receive more PVCs of those who registered between January to July 2022, leading to an increase in the number of PVCs in their possession.

He urged the newly inaugurated members of IPC to partner with the Commission in ensuring that registrants obtain their PVCs, which is still on-going at the respective LGA offices of INEC and also engage the political parties , whom he described as beneficiaries of the PVCs to be actively involved in encouraging and mobilizing their supporters to collect their PVCs.

Earlier, the Head of Voters Education and Publicity Department, Mr Bukola Ojeme said the event was first of it’s kind in the state and that the IPC would form a very important body in value chain   of information management as far as electoral process is concerned.

In his remark, the Chairman of the newly inaugurated body, Chief Festus Ahon assured INEC that they would diligently discharge their duties.

Highlight of the event was the swearing in of the executive members headed by Chief Ahon, the Secretary, Oghenero Eghweree; the Public Relations Officer, Mr Austin Oyibode and Treasurer, Mrs lfeoma Okafor.

05 Initiative Donates Relief Materials To 5,554 Flood Victims

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The founder of 05 Initiative and wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa, on Saturday, donated relief materials to 5,500 flood victims taking refuge in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps ln parts of the state.

The camps visited by the Delta first lady are Utagba-Ogbe Techinal College, Kwale, with 3,074 IDPs; Alaka Grammar School, Ozoro, with 1,180 IDPs and Isoko Central School, Oleh, with 1,300 IDPs.

Addressing the IDPs at the camps while donating relief materials to them, she urged them not to see their current situation as end of life, saying that God was in charge of their cases.

She admonished them to see their presence in the camp as an opportunity to strengthen their divine relationship with God, adding that they should always give thanks to God in any situation they found themselves.

The governor’s wife also advised the IDPs to love one another, and obey the rules and regulations in the camp.

Praying, she said “as you come here (camp) healthy, you will leave healthy and there will be no loss at the end of your stay in the camp”.

“We should give thanks to God for the gift of life. We should always appreciate God in whatever situation we find ourselves by worshipping Him,” she added.

To the youth among the IDPs, Okowa said “your coming to the IDP camp is not a period of immorality. You should zip up so as not to put your future in jeopardy”.

At Utagba-Ogbe Grammar School, Kwale, a 63-year-old woman, Mrs. Maria Mohammed, expressed appreciation to Dame Okowa for restoring her sight through the free eye care programme sponsored by her NGO, the 05 initiative.

At the camp at Isoko Central School, Oleh, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Isoko Federal Constituency, Mr Jonathan Ukhodiko, lauded the governor’s wife for her philanthropy towards the less-privileged in the society.

Ukhodiko urged public spirited individuals and philanthropic organisations in the country to emulate Dame Okowa by reaching out to those in need.

Some of the IDPs who spoke in separate interviews with journalists, expressed appreciation to the governor’s wife for donating the relief materials to them.

While saying that the items distributed to them would immensely go a long way in ameliorating their plights, they prayed God to grant her and her family sound health and long live.

Items donated by the governor’s wife included mosquito nets, bags of rice and beans, yams, cooking oil and mattresses.

Okowa Mourns Archbishop Apena

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Governor of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has condoled the with Christian community and Isoko nation in Delta on the passing of foremost cleric, Archbishop Christian Apena.

Apena, the founder of Bethesda Gospel Mission International Inc, Irri, Isoko South Local Government Area of the state, reportedly died on Sunday night at 91.

The Governor noted that the late cleric was aged, his demise was shocking because there was no report that he was sick before the incident.

He said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba, that Apena’s death was a big loss to the Christian community in Delta, especially for his vibrant teachings and wise counsels at all times.

He also commiserated with the family, Christian Association of Nigeria, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Irri community and the entire Isoko nation on the demise of the renowned preacher.

The governor urged them to be consoled by the legacies of integrity and sound biblical teachings that the deceased espoused while working in the Lord’s vineyard until his final breathe.

He assured the family and the Bethesda Church of the support and prayers of his family, Delta Government and people of the state at this trying period.

“It is with sadness that I, my family, the government and people of Delta commiserate with the Christian community, the Apena family and all Isoko people on the passing of Nonagenerian cleric, Archbishop Christian Ovwoma Apena.

“He was a strong voice in the Christian community where he taught the word of God without fear or favour.

“His death, no doubt, is a great loss not just to his family and the Christian community but to our state and nation. His teachings and support for the work of Christ spanning over 49 years will be evidently missed.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the CAN and members of Bethesda Gospel Mission that the soul of the deceased repose peacefully and the family given the fortitude to bear his demise,” the governor said.

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