Okowa expresses shock over demise of Obi

By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has expressed shock and grief over the death of a former Acting Governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Sam Obi.
Obi, who hailed from Ute-Okpu in Ika North East Local Government Area of the state, reportedly passed on a few days to his 60th birth anniversary, after a brief illness.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the state capital, Okowa commiserated with Deltans, the people of Ika Nation and Ute-Okpu Community in particular over the demise of the renowned politician and pastor.
He stated that the fallen former lawmaker, who was Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly and Acting Governors in November, 2010, was a great patriot and leader who led with the fear of God.
He stated that because of Obi’s love for God, he founded the Oracle of God Ministries Church, where he ministered the word of God with passion until his heavenly call to be with his maker.
The governor said that the deceased would long be remembered by the people of Ika North East for his contributions as a Councillor, Council Chairman and representative of the constituency in the state legislature, adding that his role and wise counseling would be missed by his political family and Ika Nation.
He said that Obi was a dependable political ally, whose commitment to the attainment of Stronger Delta laced with unity and peace was infectious and grandiose.
According to him, needless to say that my brother and chum, Prince Sam Obi, will be sorely missed.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I mourn the passing on of our beloved brother and former Acting Governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Sam Obi.”