BY ANDREW IKEHI
Rising from a maiden leadership summit, sitting and non-sitting members of the Delta State House of Assembly, have declared support for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for re-election in the 2027 Presidential and governorship elections respectively.
The serving and former legislators also at the special session, presided over by the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, passed a vote of confidence on Tinubu and Oborevwori for their strides in promoting good governance and development.
Motion for adoption of the confidence vote was moved by a member of the 1st Assembly and former member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Halims Agoda, seconded by a member of the 2nd Assembly and former Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Chris Njokwuemeni.
The adoption and confidence vote on President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori by the serving and former members, referred to as non-sitting members of the House, were the highpoint of the maiden edition of the Delta State House of Assembly Speaker’s Annual Leadership Series, with the theme “Leadership Dynamics In The Delta State House of Assembly Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”
In a keynote address, Rt. Hon. Guwor said there is need to build a harmonious consensus in the face of diverse, complex and competing interests in the legislature for inclusive governance in Delta State.
“It is with great pleasure, humility and a deep sense of history that I welcome you all to this memorable gathering of non-sitting members and members of the 8th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly. Today, we are not just holding an event, but connecting the past with the present and laying a stronger foundation for the future of legislative governance in our state.”
“This moment is significant because every Assembly phase represented here today, from the First Assembly of 1992 to the Seventh Assembly that preceded ours, has contributed immensely to shaping the democratic journey of Delta State.
“Each era came with its peculiar challenges and triumphs, yet our predecessors stayed committed to the ideals of democracy, representation, and service to the people”.
The Speaker explained that it was a privilege to have among the non-sitting members of the House, the current Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, who once served the noble institution as the Presiding Officer of the Sixth and Seventh Assemblies.
“This event is more than a reunion. It is a forum for reflection, knowledge sharing, and mentorship. We, the 8th Assembly, recognize that the wisdom and experience of those who came before us are invaluable. Governance and lawmaking thrive when institutional memory is preserved and transferred.
By hosting you, we seek to renew the bond of fellowship among legislators, past and present and to draw inspiration from your experiences in navigating the complex and sometimes, turbulent waters of legislative practice”, Guwor stated.
