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 hails from Ute-Okpu in Ika North East local government area, reportedly passed on in the early hours of Saturday, 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, Okowa commiserated with Deltans, the people of Ika nation and Ute-Okpu community in particular over the demise of the renowned politician and pastor.
Governor Okowa stated that the fallen former lawmaker, who was Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly and Acting Governor 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.
Dr. Okowa 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.
