THE traditional ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II has backed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for a second tenure, citing social impact, equity and cohesion in the multi-ethnic state as reasons for the endorsement.
Pere Oboro – Gbaraun II stated this, yesterday, in an interview in his Palace at Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom while assessing political developments in the state under the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Gbaramatu is an ancient oil producing Kingdom comprising several Ijaw communities and birthplace of freedom fighter, Chief Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND).
The monarch said sustainable development and peaceful co-existence can only thrive in ethically- diverse Delta with the maintenance of established political order and balance of power among the three senatorial districts.
The first class monarch noted that with the completion of eight years governorship by Delta North senatorial district after Delta South, Delta Central should successfully had their turn and fair share of eight years.
He emphasized that beyond the sacred principle of power rotation on gubernatorial office in the state since 1999, “Governor Oborevwori deserved a second term, and remarkably earned it through his accommodating leadership style and development initiatives across Delta”
According to the Pere of Gbaramatu: “Our son, Rt.Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is a simple, humble governor, yet a workaholic. He is making progress in infrastructure development and peace-building. He merits all support now and in the future by the grace of God for doing a good job as governor.
