Urhobo monarch indicts Ibori, Uduaghan; endorses Okowa for second term

By Akpos Oghenetega,

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Urhobo traditional rulers Thursday, indicted the past administration in the state for what they considered as poor relationship with the monarch and passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, expressing satisfaction with his administration’s delivery of dividends of democracy.

 

The Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, HRM Mike Omeru Ogurimerime Ukori I while speaking at the meeting of the traditional rulers with the Governor at the Palace of the Orodje of Okpe, HRM Orhue 1, in Okpe local government area of Delta State, said that this was the first time in history of the state that they have a Governor that relates well with the monarchs.

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According to HRM Ogurimerime Ukori I, while moving the motion for vote of confidence, commended Governor Okowa for the respect he has for the traditional institution in Delta State, stating, “for the first time in the history of Delta State, we have a Governor who relates well with the traditional rulers to brief them about what his administration is doing.”

“We raised some issues which he addressed to our satisfaction,” he said, adding, “we are with you (Governor Okowa), come rain, come shine, and I, HRM Mike Omeru Ogurimerime Ukori I, move that we pass a vote of implicit confidence on the administration of Governor Okowa,” the Agbon King stated.

 

The motion was seconded by the Okobaro of Ughievwen, HRM Matthew Ediri Egbi, Owahwa II and was endorsed by the more than 18 traditional rulers in Urhobo land who attended the meeting.

 

Orodje of Okpe in a brief speech, described Governor Okowa as a performer, noting that the deliberation at the meeting was good.

 

In his response, Governor Okowa expressed satisfaction that the traditional rulers appreciate what his administration was doing to transform Delta State.

 

“I came to brief the traditional rulers about what we have been doing as a government and to thank them for keeping their kingdoms peaceful,” he said.

 

He added, “I am here to also thank them for their support for my administration, there is no event that we have had without the presence of the traditional rulers, they have encouraged my administration in so many ways, through their efforts, Fulani herdsmen/farmers clashes did not escalate and the peaceful environment provided the opportunity for us to work in the state.”

 

The Governor was accompanied by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the state PDP Chairman, Barr. Kingsley Esiso.