Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made his first public appearance, joining Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori for a singing service honoring Mrs. Victoria Ossai Obielum, the mother of noted politician Godwill Obielum.<\/p>\n
Okowa was detained on Monday, November 4th, 2024, for an alleged N1.3 trillion scam, but was released on Friday after his passport was taken.<\/p>\n
The Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Solomon Arenyenka, as well as members of the party’s state executive committee, political luminaries, and senior serving and former security officers, were among those in attendance at the popular event.<\/p>\n
The musical service took place on Wednesday at Obielum’s mansion in Asaba, Delta State’s capital.<\/p>\n
Pastor Ifeanyi Ogude of Heaven Bound Christian International Church Ministry delivered a sermon at the event, emphasizing the importance of serving God and humanity.<\/p>\n
His words were: “Nobody knows when death will come, and as such, people should be prepared by living a good life and leaving worthy legacies behind, as they will be remembered for what they did.”<\/p>\n
Mrs. Obielum died at the age of 87 on Thursday, June 20, 2024, and her remains will be interred on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at her home in Ushie, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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