Oborevwori mourns demise of PDP Chieftain, Obule

By Sunday Onye, senior correspondent

The governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has continued to mourn the passing on of Chief Charles Obule, who was until his death the Erhi of Okpe Kingdom.

He was also the former governorship aspirant and senatorial aspirant of the People’s Democratic, Party, PDP.

The governor, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba, sympathised with the people of Sapele, Okpe Kingdom and Urhobo nation over the death of the party’s chieftain.

The statement described the deceased was an astute politician, successful businessman and affable philanthropist, who was very popular among his people.

He said, “on behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I mourn the passing of a gentleman and grassroots politician, Chief Charles Ufuoma Obule, who died on Tuesday evening.

“The news of his passing was a terrible shock to me. He was a gentleman-politician, and he distinguished himself in the service of his people as a great philanthropist.

“Chief Obule was a versatile lawyer, prominent businessman and astute politician who excelled in all that he did. He was a humanist par excellence. Obule Group of Schools and Medical Centre, which he founded, are renowned for quality education and healthcare delivery to the people of Sapele and the Urhobo nation at a hugely subsidised cost.

“As a grassroots politician and party financier, Chief Obule contributed greatly to the growth of the PDP in Sapele Local Government Area and Delta State. His death is a big loss not just to the PDP and Urhobo nation, but also to the entire Delta State.

“I pray for God’s comfort and strength for the bereaved family and all those whose lives he touched. And may his soul rest in peace”, the governor added.

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