Delta Political Warriors Gather Peacefully For Olu’s Coronation Anniversary

Activities marking the first coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse lll have ended with a thanksgiving at the palace chapel of the monarch in Warri with some of the leading political actors cum warriors in Delta State in attendance.

The event attracted dignitaries from all walks of life from the state and beyond including political actors from the various political tendencies in the state.

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege who is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC and leader of the party in the state was present. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the incumbent governor, leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state and also vice-presidential candidate of the party.

Also present was Chief James Ibori, the penultimate governor of the state who is leading a different tendency in the state against the desires of the outgoing governor.

Senator James Manager who was an aspirant in the PDP governorship primaries and took third after he was edged out from reckoning on account of zoning.

Also present was the speaker of the State House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori who won the PDP governorship primaries but has been barred by the courts on account of alleged forgery of his certificates. He is backed by Governor Okowa and opposed by Chief Ibori.

Assembly of Political Warriors In Delta State

Also present was Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, a former chieftain of the PDP who was the first to have commenced the campaign for the governorship ticket but at the last minute slipped over to the Social Democratic Party, SDP where he won the ticket.

Also present was veteran governorship candidate Chief Great Ogboru popularly referred to as the Peoples General. Ogboru has contested all the governorship elections since 2003 on various party platforms and is set to contest the next one on the banner of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.

Also present were Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan who was represented by his wife, Mrs. Roli Uduaghan; and the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, HRM, Dr. Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi l among others.

In a sermon, the founder and Presiding Pastor of the Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor underscored the importance of thanksgiving, saying that thanksgiving throws the gate open for more blessings from God.

Oritsejafor who congratulated the Olu on his first coronation anniversary, called on him to continue to lean on God for divine direction that would enable him take the oil city to enviable height.

The clergyman said Warri had the potential of becoming the Dubai of Africa if stakeholders and government at all levels contribute towards the peace and overall development of the city.

“Thanksgiving opens the gate for more blessings; it brings you into the presence of God for divine favour through which, God flavours our labour.

“If you are not greatful, you will become a great fool. We must learn to emphasise the importance of thanksgiving in our daily life,” Pastor Oritsejafor added.

Pastor Oritsejafor who was a one time President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), advocated for a paradigm shift in the orientation of youths in contemporary Nigerian society towards hard work which, he said, was a springboard for sustainable success in life.

Highlight of the ceremony where prayers were said for the Olu of Warri, Delta State and Nigeria at large, was a special thanksgiving to God by the monarch who was accompanied by Itsekiri Chiefs as well as sons and daughters of the Itsekiri kingdom.

But whether the political warriors from Delta State will lower their agitations after the message of Pastor Oritsejafor is another matter.

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