Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has reacted to the death of High Chief William Ibori, the Unugbrogodo of Oghara Kingdom and elder brother to former Governor James Ibori.
Okowa, in a condolence statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu in Asaba on Thursday, said that Chief Ibori played an active and remarkable role in the peace and economic development of Oghara Kingdom.
According to the Governor, the deceased was an exemplary leader and father who was highly revered and respected across the State because of his commitment to peace and conflict resolution.
He added that Chief Ibori served his people selflessly, stressing “Chief Ibori’s passion for an egalitarian society was worthy of emulation.”
He recalled that until his death, he had been an active community leader in Oghara Kingdom.
Okowa said the people of Oghara Kingdom would forever remember him and extol his memories.
The statement said that “The Governor joins Oghara in mourning the late patriot and elder statesman who has left behind an impressive legacy of discipline, honesty, integrity and hard work in community service.
“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to our leader, Chief James Ibori, Immediate past Governor, Dr Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, the entire Ibori family, the Ovie of Oghara Kingdom, HRM Noble Eshemitan, Uku-Oghara-Na-Me, Orefe III, on the passage of High Chief William Ibori, ‘the Unugbrogodo of Oghara Kingdom’ an illustrious and dedicated elder statesman.”
The Governor urged the Ibori family, friends and associates “to honour his memory by continually upholding the values and principles which he lived for and never stopped fighting for till his death.”
Governor Okowa prayed that Almighty God “will comfort all who mourn him and grant his soul eternal peace.”
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