MOSOGAR KINGDOM HOSTS ONOGBA IN APPRECIATION OF DELTA STATE GOVERNOR, SHERIFF OBOREVWORI.

 

By Ovie Bethel.

HRM. Sunday Odogu Okpurhe, Uduaka 1,Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom and the good people of the kingdom, hosted and celebrated Chief (Hon) Pastor Chris Onogba on his emergence as the Executive Chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Council on Friday 11th October,2024.

The ceremony which attracted the presence of all the Royal Fathers in the local government as well as top political leaders and dignitaries,was held in appreciation of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori (Executive Governor of Delta State) for counting an illustrious son of Mosogar Kingdom,Hon. Chris Onogba worthy for the office of the Executive Chairman in Ethiope West L G.A.

In his address,the 'Okobaro' of Mosogar Kingdom,Sen(Chief) Dr. Ighoyota Amori appreciated His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for supporting Mosogar Kingdom to produced Chairman of Ethiope West.He affirmed that this is the second time Mosogar Kingdom will be producing Chairman since creation of the council.

He expressed sincere gratitude to all the Royal Fathers and all the dignitaries for attending the event which he described as a "special and unique occasion" hosted to celebrate an illustrious son of Mosogar Kingdom,Pastor Chris Onogba by HRM. Sunday Odogu Okpurhe, Uduaka 1 who emerged Chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Council through the instrumentality of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Chief Amori echoed that Mosogar Kingdom is highly delighted to have produced Chairman again after the first one in 2008, in the person of Chief Dr. Jerry Wilson Odafe Omene.

Also speaking,the Chairman of the occasion,Rt. Hon. Barr (Chief) Arthur Akpowowo, congratulated Hon. Chris Onogba whom he  described as a resilience, good team player, unassuming colleague,brother and friend.He extend his gratitude to His Excellency Elder Sheriff Oborevwori for his magnanimity in bringing Hon. Chris Onogba on board as Executive Chairman through the instrumentality of the party.

He further used the occasion to knocked the opposition party in the state peddling fake news that PDP in Delta State is in disarray.Barr. Akpowowo affirmed that "it is not true", adding that the leadership of the party in the state is firmed, united and together will delivered Delta State come 2027 by the grace of God.

He also used the occasion to congratulate the good people of Mosogar Kingdom,while commending them for standing 100 percent with the PDP for over the years.

HRM. Sunday Odogu Okpurhe, Uduaka 1,Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom in his Royal Words, expressed confidence in Hon. Chris Onogba whom he described as a man with wisdom and possessed enough experience to delivered the dividends of democracy to the entire local government.He prayed that in the time of Hon. Chris Onogba as Chairman, Ethiope West should witnessed unprecedented progress and development.

The Monarch further used the occasion to present a 4ft frameless picture frame to Hon. Chris Onogba on behalf of the entire kingdom.

In his remarks,Hon. Chris Onogba appreciated Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom and his counterparts from Idjerhe and Oghara kingdoms for standing and supporting him.While he used the occasion to reassured the Royal Fathers that he will do everything humanly possible to make sure development go across the nook and cranny of Ethiope West.He used the occasion to highlight some of his achievements since he assumed office,while he further seek the collective support of the people to achieve the MORE agenda of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori in Ethiope West.

Highlight of the ceremony was the offering of special prayers to Mosogar Monarch, Uduaka 1,Hon. Chris Onogba and Executive Governor and Government of Delta State by Leaders and Members of Christian Association of Nigeria.

Light reception was also held at the Residence of Sen. Ighoyota Amori and Hon. Chris Onogba with enough merry,fun and political conviviality shortly after the main ceremony.

Top dignitaries in attendance are; HRM. Sunday Odogu Okpurhe, Uduaka 1,Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom and also the Chief Host,HRM. Nobel Oyibo Eshemitan ,Uku Oghara Na'Me,Orefe III, the Ovie of Oghara Kingdom and HRM. King Obukohwo Monday Arthur Whiskey Ph.D, Udurhie 1,Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom.

Also are; Rt. Hon. Barr. Arthur Akpowowo(Deputy Speaker,DTHA and Chairman of Occasion),Olorogun Barr. Kingsley Esiso(Immediate Past PDP State Chairman),Chief (Hon) Sir. Fidelis Okenmor Chukuyenum Tilije (Commissioner for Finance, Delta State),Hon. Ejiro Etacherure Terry (Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties in Delta State),Chief (Barr) Hon. Anthony O. Akpomiemie(Deputy State Chairman and Chairman PDP Delta Central),Chief Hon. Fred Majemite, Chief Hon. Solomon Ahwinahwi(Former Member, Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency),Chief (Hon) Barr. John Nani (Chairman, DESOPADEC),Hon. Augustine Ogedegbe (Chairman, Ethiope East),Dr. Israel Imide (Provost,Delta State College of Education Mosogar),Dr. Benson Omonode,Hon. Pastor Nelson Owoso (Former Chairman, Ethiope West),Hon. Austin Atomre (Vice Chairman, Ethiope West),Chief Duncan Ewhere(P.R.O PDP Leaders Forum),Chief Dr. Austin Atiti (Secretary,PDP Leaders Forum Ethiope West),Rev. Gideon Oyibo (Former State Chairman,CAN),Chief Mrs. Happy Otojareri (Member, Ethiope West Leaders Forum),Councillors led by the Leader of the House,Rt. Hon. Felix Ejimiyoma, Executives of PDP in Ethiope West led by Chief Vincent Abobo,PDP Women Ethiope West led by Mrs. Osika Esther Ojo,Corps Members and others.

Others are ; Chiefs from Mosogar Kingdom led by Chief Freeborn Nana (Ugo of Mosogar Kingdom),Chief from Idjerhe and Oghara kingdoms, Mosogar Development Union under the leadership of Chief Col. Ogheneovo C. Akporokah, Egweya of Mosogar under the leadership of Mrs. Margret Desegba,Youths of Mosogar,under the leadership of Hon. Oki Ebeigbe,CAN Ethiope West led by Rt. Rev. Frank Ugor, Mosogar Christian Association led by Rev. Dr. Pius Iphurie,Various Ladies Groups and host of many others.