Delta 2031: It Is The Turn Of Ijaw Nation To Produce Delta State Governor Says Bozimo
*As INC honours Gov. Oborevwori in grand reception, conferred traditional title of Izonebimiewei on him
By Matthias Ogbagah
BOMADI – The former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, has declared that it is the turn of the Ijaw nation to produce the next governor of Delta State come 2031, saying that after the 2027 elections, Ijaws will come back to say it is payback time.
The former minister made the declaration at Bomadi, the administrative headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State during a grand reception organised in honour of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State.
According to him, the Ijaws of Delta State have been patient, supportive of the successive governments in the state and contributed immensely to the overall development of the state and the country as a whole.
His words, “The patient dog eats the fattest bones, I want Nigerians to know that we are very patient people. We are hoping someday that the IJaws will be given a slot to produce the governor of the state.
“After 2027 Ijaw people will come back and say it is payback time.
“The patient dog eats the fattest bone. And I want Nigerians to know that we are very patient people.
While emphasising that the Ijaw nation deserves a governor and president, he noted that the Ijaw ethnic nationality has contributed immensely to the economy of Nigeria as a nation.
“The Ijaw nation has worked so hard to secure this country’s economy by securing the country’s oil pipelines and facilities.
“We are hoping someday that the Jaws will be given a slot to produce a governor or head of state”, he said.
Earlier, he commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his developmental strides in the Ijaw nation and Delta State as a whole.
“He has done very well, if you travel along the road, you don’t need anybody to tell you that Delta is moving again, so we are proud of him, we endorse him for a second tenure”.
The ceremony also featured the conferment of the traditional title of Izonebimiewei (the man that does good) of Delta State on Governor Oborevwori by the Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum, in recognition of what was described as his outstanding developmental strides across Ijaw communities.
Addressing the mammoth crowd, Governor Oborevwori expressed deep appreciation for the honour and the overwhelming show of support, describing it as one of the highest recognitions he had received from his people.
He noted that his administration had so far expended over N400 billion on infrastructural development in Ijaw communities, spanning roads, bridges, schools and healthcare facilities, and assured that more projects would be delivered in the coming years.
The governor highlighted key projects in the area to include; the Bomadi–Gbaregolor Road, the Ohoror-Bomadi road, Oporoza township roads, internal roads in Patani and Ogulagha, and the ongoing Ayakoromo Bridge, describing them as part of deliberate efforts to open up riverine areas and improve connectivity.
Oborevwori reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, stressing that no ethnic nationality in the state would be left behind.
He also commended the Ijaw nation for its sustained support during his 2023 campaigns, including the legal battles that followed the 2023 governorship election.
He said: “I remain grateful for the unwavering support of the Ijaw people, which strengthened me through challenging times. This endorsement is deeply appreciated and will not be taken for granted”.
