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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended an open invitation to a former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori to officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Oborevwori, who formally defected to the APC on Monday alongside his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, said the party would warmly welcome Ibori, who is widely regarded as the political leader of the state into its fold.

Speaking on Tuesday at the vigil Mass in honour of the late former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Utuama, held at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Oborevwori emphasised the importance of unity among the Urhobo political class.

“We will welcome former Governor James Ibori to our party, the APC,” Oborevwori declared.

Ibori’s daughter, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the representative for Ethiope Federal Constituency in the National Assembly defected to the APC in December 2024.

In a glowing tribute to the late Utuama, the governor praised his selfless contributions to the state and his community.

“I am very happy to be here today, seeing this large gathering for one man. The preaching today is not about the dead, it is about the living,” Oborevwori said.

He expressed hope that Utuama’s passing would serve as a rallying point for peace and unity in Ughelli South and across the Urhobo nation.

“He lived well and died well,” the governor said, extolling the late professor’s virtues and purposeful life.

Eriokanmi:
I wonder why you guys don't think of how the masses' lives will fare better but always thinking of yourselves

Taich:
They are regrouping, the masses are just the pieces that are been shovelled about. Imagine an Okowa now a saint.

Freshtruth:
I pity Sheriff ibori never forgives. Okowa refuse to put inori annoited candidate edowie and pick sheriff instead. Ibori will stick to Pdp Ovie omagege and co will move to PDP and ibori will fight for him a d u know Delta people hates anything called Apc


Sheriff if I be u I go quareell with okowa tell am say oga I no follow u go Apc Carry your cross

But he's sir yes sir na wan put u for big hole. 2027 governorship election will shock electric itself

Thescrutinyng:
https://thescrutinyng.com/delta-governor-to-ibori-we-need-you-in-apc/