By Anne Azuka
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Tuesday expressed gratitude to God for what he described as a peaceful and successful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in the state.
Speaking during a morning devotion at the Government House Chapel in Asaba, the governor said he was thankful for the unity, stability, and support his administration has continued to receive from residents of the state.
Oborevwori said the thanksgiving service was organised to appreciate God for His faithfulness and for the peaceful atmosphere that characterised the APC primaries across Delta State.
“First, I want to thank God today for keeping us to this day. Thank God for all that He has done for us and for the show of love that Deltans have shown to this administration,” the governor said.
Quoting Psalm 100:4, Oborevwori noted that believers should always approach God with thanksgiving and praise.
“So, I have come here to return the glory to God who has made everything possible. No crisis, no fights, nothing. Everything went peacefully,” he stated.
The governor described the just-concluded primaries as one of the most peaceful in the state’s recent political history, adding that past experiences made the smooth process more significant.
“If you know what we went through in the 2022 primaries, we have every reason to thank God that everything went well,” he said.
Oborevwori also cautioned supporters against idolising political leaders, stressing that service should ultimately be directed toward God.
“You are not serving me, you are serving God. Salvation is personal,” he said.
He further encouraged citizens to remain grateful for life, good health, and divine blessings, noting that wealth without good health has little value.
The governor commended those involved in sustaining prayer activities at the Government House Chapel, particularly the regular Monday-to-Friday prayer sessions.
He added that the state government would hold its annual thanksgiving service on Friday as part of activities marking his third anniversary in office and to appreciate God for His guidance and blessings.
