Delta Gov- Elect, Oborovwori hails APGA candidate, at 65, says Ogboru is a true democrat
By Nosa Àkeñzua
Delta State Governor-elect and Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has hailed Chief Great Ogboru, governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, (APGA) in the March 18, 2023 Governorship Election in the state, as he clocks 65 years, describing him as a true democrat and great patriot.
In a congratulatory message that was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Governor-elect was full of praises for Ogboru’s spirit of sportsmanship before, during, and after the recently concluded gubernatorial election in the state.
“On behalf of my family, political associates, constituents and the good people of Delta State, I celebrate a great man of our time, Chief Great Ogboru, on his 65th birth anniversary.
“He is a man with a large heart and an apostle of politics without bitterness.
“He was the first governorship candidate to congratulate me after I was declared the winner of the governorship election. Indeed, Chief Ogboru is a true democrat, an exemplary leader and great patriot,” Oborevwori said.
According to Rt. Hon Oborevwori, Chief Ogboru earned the appellation of ‘The People’s General’ because of his “undiluted passion for and unwavering commitment to good governance, anchored on the principles of equity, fairness, and justice.”
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He lauded Chief Ogboru’s disposition, noting that “many politicians in the state realised their political ambitions through him.”
The Governor-elect added that as a successful businessman and wealth creator, hundreds of Nigerians had been rescued from the jaws of unemployment and poverty through Chief Ogboru’s companies.
Oborevwori said “I celebrate my brother and friend on this wonderful occasion of his birthday. I pray that God would add many more years to him in good health, sound mind, boundless joy, manifold wisdom and prosperity.”
