Delta Speaker, Oborevwori, Bemoans Sudden Death Of Majority Leader, Owhefere

By Daniel Dafe, Abraka
Speaker. Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon.) Sheriff Oborevwori, has bemoaned the sudden death of the Majority Leader of the State Assembly, Hon. Tim Owhefere, saying that he is heartbroken by the news.

In a statement personally signed by him, the Speaker said: “It is with heavy heart that I received the shocking and devastating news of the sudden passing of the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Tim Kome Owhefere KSC, on Wednesday 27th January, 2021. I am broken by his demise.”

While commiserating with the wife, children, family, friends and associates of Owhefere, he said: “I have lost a dependable colleague, quintessential lawmaker and a friend. Again, my heart goes out to the Isoko nation for this huge loss.”

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“My colleague, Hon Owhefere died when his vast and expansive legislative experiences were most needed. He has left a vacuum that will be difficult to fill. While I take solace in the works and memorable moments we spent together as fellow lawmakers, I will forever remember his commitment to duties and loyalty to friendship,” Oborevwori added.

Furthermore, the Speaker said: “No doubt, this is a difficult moment for his constituents- Isoko North State Constituency. We should endeavour to keep his laudable achievements alive rather than question the circumstances of his death. It is an act of God painfully though but cannot be questioned.
Adieu Majority Leader
of our times!”