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By Omon-Julius Onabu
The remains of the former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly and ex-acting governor of the state, Hon. Sam Obi, were yesterday committed to mother earth at Ute-Okpu, his hometown in Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking at the funeral for the late Sam Obi, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa expressed sadness at the death of the politician and founder of Oracle of God Christian ministry, describing former Delta House speaker as a focused and courageous man who contributed immensely to development of the state.
The governor, however, said that it was a thing of joy that the deceased had laudable records of achievement in addition to being a Christian minister.
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By Festus Ahon, ASABA
DELTA State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed shock and grief over the death of a former Acting Governor of the state, Prince Sam Obi, saying he was a dependable political ally, whose commitment to the attainment of Stronger Delta laced with unity and peace was infectious and grandiose.
Okowa in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, commiserated with Deltans, the people of Ika Nation and Ute-Okpu community in particular, over the demise of the renowned politician and pastor.
He said the fallen former lawmaker, who was Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly and Acting Governors in November 2010, adding that he was a great patriot and leader who led with the fear of God. He added 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.