By Ochuko Akuopha

ASABA—GOVERNOR
Sheriff Oborevwori has said he has no capacity to make anyone his enemy, noting that God made him governor even when some people looked down on him.

Oborevwori stated this during the 15th anniversary celebration of the Diocese of Sapele (Anglican Communion) and Investiture of Knights and Ladies at Christ Church Pro-Cathedral, Sapele, reiterating that he is governor for all Deltans, including those who didn’t support him.

The governor, who was honoured with the Defender of Faith and Life Encourager award by the diocese, called for unity in the diocese, noting that peace was necessary for the growth and development of any nation.

Oborevwori said: “It is my honour to accept this award bestowed on me by the Sapele Diocese and this will spur me to do more and I thank the diocese for finding me worthy to receive such an honour.

“This diocese is celebrating 15 years of its existence and it is my wish that the next time I will come here, I will go to the main cathedral in Sapele. When somebody is ordained and given a position, if you are serving God, look at the God you are serving.

“There is unity in other dioceses, so I see no reason why there should not be unity here in Sapele Diocese. There should be more unity here.

“Just like I when some people were saying I cannot be governor, who is Sheriff? But God made it possible. After I won my election, I said I have no enemy and I am governor for all Deltans, including those who didn’t vote for me.

“I have demonstrated that several times. There is one opposition leader, late Chief Frank Kokori, I went to see him at the hospital when he was sick. He was shocked to see me. Those he even worked for did not go and today we are still planning for the burial. We are going to support.

“I have no power to say this is my enemy and that is why I made the statement that nobody is good enough to be my enemy, neither do I have the capacity to make anyone. So, everybody is mine in Delta State and everybody is benefitting.”

Archbishop Ecclesiastical Province of Bendel and Bishop of Ughelli Diocese, Most Rev Cyril Odutemu in his sermon, “Blessing of Obedience,” said there is nothing anyone can become in life without being obedient.
He stated that despite the challenges facing the world, there would be abundance for those who obey the Lord and urged Christians to be obedient to God.