The Itsekiri Nation on Sunday, endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections, just as the governor was conferred with the highest honour of the Itsekiri Nation.
Key Highlights:
- The Itsekiri Nation endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for second terms ahead of the 2027 elections.
- The endorsement was made during a grand reception at the Olu Palace Ground in Warri, attended by political and traditional leaders.
- A motion backing both leaders was moved and adopted by key representatives of the Itsekiri community.
- Governor Oborevwori was also conferred with the Royal Order of Iwere, the highest honour of the Itsekiri Nation.
- The governor expressed appreciation, describing the endorsement as “organic” and pledged continued equitable development in Delta State.
The endorsement took place at the Olu Palace Ground in Warri, during a grand reception organised by the Itsekiri Nation in honour of Tinubu and Gov. Oborevwori, with political leaders, traditional rulers, party members and prominent sons and daughters of the kingdom in attendance.
The motion endorsing both leaders for re-election was moved by Chairman of the Planning Committee, Alex Ideh, who said continuity in leadership would further consolidate the gains already recorded at both federal and state levels.
He said the endorsement is a reflection of the confidence reposed in the leadership of the president and the governor, over their commitment to development.
The motion was seconded by the member representing Warri South I State Constituency, Augustine Uroye, and subsequently adopted through a voice vote conducted by the member representing Warri Federal Constituency, Rep. Thomas Ereyitomi.
Earlier, in a moment rich in cultural significance, Gov. Oborevwori was conferred with the Royal Order of Iwere, the highest merit award of the Itsekiri Nation.
Speaking during the conferment, the Olu of Warri said the honour is in recognition of the governor’s sterling leadership, humility, inclusive governance and commitment to peace, unity and development in Delta State.
The monarch explained that although the initiative began among politically active Itsekiris, particularly APC members, it later transformed into a collective aspiration embraced by the entire Itsekiri nation.
The royal father disclosed that the Royal Order of Iwere, established three years ago, is designed to honour exceptional Nigerians whose contributions positively impact society and humanity.
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According to the monarch, Gov. Oborevwori has distinguished himself as worthy of becoming the first non-Itsekiri recipient of the prestigious honour because of his leadership style and relationship with the Itsekiri people.
Responding, Gov. Oborevwori accompanied by his wife Tobore, and Deputy, Monday Onyeme, expressed deep appreciation to the Itsekiri Nation for the honour and solidarity shown to him and President Tinubu.
“I am deeply humbled by this grand reception. I cannot quantify my gratitude to the Itsekiri Nation for the honour of celebrating me and Mr. President today,” the governor said.
He described the endorsement as organic and unprecedented, noting that unlike in many political settings where endorsements are lobbied for, the support from the Itsekiri Nation came willingly and sincerely.
“I have seen where people go and lobby for endorsements. This one is organic. I celebrate your organisational savvy, tenacity of purpose, and unalloyed loyalty to the unity and progress of our beloved Delta State,” he stated.
Gov. Oborevwori commended the Itsekiri people for their unity, resilience and contributions to national development, while paying tribute to notable Itsekiri figures, including the late Chief Nana Olomu, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, Emmanuel Uduaghan and First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to equitable development across the state, the governor recalled his inaugural pledge to uphold fairness and justice in the distribution of projects.
