Governor Denies Reports Of Rift Between Him And Former Governor James Ibori

FOLLOWING the war of words between a former governor of Delta state James Ibori and current governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor Oborevwori has broken silence, saying there is no cause for alarm.

Executive Assistant on Communications to the Governor, Dr Fred Latimore who spoke on behalf of the governor said petty squabbles, malice and divisive tendencies are alien to him (Oborevwori).

Latimore, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, appealed to members of the public and the good people of the state, to disregard online publications, reports, comments or social media posts alleging open or coded conflict between governor Oborevwori and Chief Ibori or any other past governor.

His words: “The governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, is not and will never be in conflict with any past governor of the state, and that includes Chief James Onanefe Ibori.

“The true situation of things is that governor Oborevwori, has repeatedly called on all well meaning Deltans irrespective of political affiliations and ethnic nationality, to partner with him to develop the State. This is clearly an open invitation, and Deltans are responding.

“He is not, and will never directly or indirectly cast aspersions at prominent leaders or any past governor who served the State at various capacities. The governor is an unrepentant respecter of constituted authorities.

“The public, and the good people of Delta State, are strongly advised to ignore or disregard stories, comments, innuendos and publications alleging open or coded conflict between governor Oborevwori and any past governor of the state.

“Deltans are already enjoying the incremental positive socioeconomic benefits of the governor’s good governance strides, flowing from the ongoing implementation of the MORE agenda.

“All well meaning Deltans, local and international investors, as well as industrialists are invited to partner the State, and governor Oborevwori to advance Delta”, Latimore added.