Delta State Traditional rulers yesterday in Asaba, advised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to see the entire state as his constituency, urging him to eschew political and ethnic tendencies in governing the state, adding that appointments should be spread round the state.
The monarchs, under the aegis of Delta State Traditional Rulers’ Council, led by its Chairman and the Orodje of Okpe, Felix Mujekperuo, Orhue l, on a courtesy visit, congratulated the Governor and his Deputy, Monday Onyeme, on their successful inauguration.
The Okpe monarch commended the immediate past governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, for a seamless hand over to his successor, assuring the governor of the support of the traditional institution, adding that they are willing to give fatherly advice where necessary.
Oborevwori said his administration through the execution of his M.O.R.E. Agenda, would continue to partner the traditional institution for a continuous development in delta state.
The governor thanked the traditional rulers for their efforts and support during the 2023 general election, adding that they should continue to promote peace for meaningful development to thrive. He stated further that he would seek fatherly advice from the traditional rulers when necessary.
“It is my honour and privilege to receive our royal fathers this morning. I am very glad for this courtesy visit. I want to also thank our royal fathers for the role they played during the last elections. We know they are not partisan but they were able to maintain peace in their respective domains and it is my wish they should continue to keep that peace.
“I have come to serve Deltans not as a leader but a servant-leader. I will continue to partner our royal fathers and come for advice from time to time.
“I am somebody that is very close to the grassroots and l will continue to be very close to the grassroots. In my M.O.R.E. Agenda, l promised Deltans that l want to be governor for all Deltans and l am a governor for all Deltans.
“I want to solicit more support from you. At this time, there are a lot of challenges but we need your prayers and support. l need more of the support that you gave to the immediate past governor of the state,” Oborevwori said.
Governor Oborevwori promised his administration would not be partial in embarking on development projects or programmes in line with his M.O.R.E. Agenda in any part of Delta state, reiterating that he would be governor of all Deltans.
He affirmed his commitment to bring more development with the aim of eradicating poverty, stressing that efforts would be made to engage more people meaningfully.
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