Delta Devt: Odutemu drums support for Oborevwori, tasks public officers on humility
The Archbishop of Bendel Province and Bishop of Ughelli Diocese (Anglican Communion), His Grace, Most Revd. Cyril Odutemu, has called on all Deltans, both at home and diaspora, to queue behind Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to develop the State.
The cleric made the call on Sunday while dedicating the Chapel of Grace & Mercy, built and furnished by the Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Hon. Jaro Egbo, at Camp Moses Vineyard, Abovwe-Ughelli.
While calling on all Deltans and residents of Delta State to stand by the governor to deliver his M.O.R.E Agenda mantra, he said, the governor has started well and his developmental strides are felt in all the three Senatorial districts of the state.
“Gone are the days Urhobos fought themselves; gone are the days Deltans fought themselves; our God will not allow it again.
“Let’s not join the bandwagon today. It might not be your turn, but tomorrow might be your turn; let us support Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to deliver strong,” he urged.
Earlier, in his homily, during the church thanksgiving by Olorogun (Barr) Jaro Egbo at All Saints Anglican Cathedral, Otor-Iwreko, Ughelli, Odutemu charged all political office holders and public office holders to display humility and make laws that would not hurt the masses.
He titled his message, “Humility,” and took his text from 1 Peter 5:6; according to him, Apostle Paul called on all human beings to be humble and to follow up with the path of our Lord Jesus Christ duly embedded in humility.
While calling on all to emulate the lifestyle of Jesus Christ and to imbibe his humble nature, he noted that Jesus humbled himself to be baptized by John the Baptist, a lower servant.
Archbishop Odutemu queried how humble they were in times of trial and temptation and at their various positions.
While thanking God for His mercies, goodness, and blessings in his life and family, Olorogun Jaro Egbo said he never anticipated becoming council chairman of Ughelli North, but it pleases God to use Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to make him the chairman of Ughelli North Council.
“I never consulted anybody nor campaigned to become the Chairman of Ughelli North local government area, but the state governor called on me to be.
“Many told me to be in the favour book of governor you must consult wide, seek power and favour from diabolical powers but I anchored my faith in God and He favoured me with His blessings and mercies”.
Among the dignitaries that graced the occasion is Bishop Blessing Erifeta of the Anglican Diocese of Sapele, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, Hon. Festus Agas, Hon. Sunday Onoriode, HRM. Evang. Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi III, Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Richard Oghenevwogaga Ebelle Okorefe 1, Ovie of Agbarha-Otor kingdom, HRM Simpson Sapele Odionrode of Uwheru kingdom, HRM Samson Ogugu 1, the Osuvie of Agbarho Kingdom, and Olorogun John Oguma.
Others are; Chief Fred Majemite, Chief (Dr) Isaac Akpoveta, Hon. Spencer Ohwofa, Hon. Mathew Omonade, Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Sir Festus Ahon and a host of others.
