Oborevwori Calls for Unity as Leaders Honour Late Senator Nwaoboshi

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has urged political leaders across Nigeria to set aside bitterness and rivalry, saying national progress depends on unity, restraint and shared responsibility.

He made the appeal at the requiem mass for late Senator Peter Nwaoboshi held at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, Ibusa, near Asaba. The ceremony drew prominent political figures, including former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governor James Ibori, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, Speaker Emomotimi Guwor, Senator Ned Nwoko and other dignitaries.

Speaking at the service, Oborevwori said moments of loss should remind those in office that leadership is temporary and must be exercised with humility. He said public office is a trust given by God and the people and should be used for the long-term good of citizens.

“Power is transient. Positions are temporary. But the legacy of service endures,” the governor said, calling on leaders to focus on impact rather than titles.

He added that political disagreements should not be allowed to damage relationships needed for governance. According to him, cooperation among leaders is essential for policy continuity, social stability and economic development.

Oborevwori said, “When we are united, there is strength. When we cooperate, there is progress. But when we allow division to define us, we weaken the moral foundation upon which we stand. Nigeria must always come first.”

He reassured the people of Delta that his administration would continue to pursue policies aimed at social inclusion, development and peace. He also urged younger politicians to learn from the careers of elder statesmen by placing service above personal conflict.

Nwaoboshi, who represented Delta North in the Senate, was remembered by speakers as a major political figure in Delta State and a force in legislative politics. Clergy and political associates described him as bold and deeply involved in community and party affairs.

The service became both a farewell and a broader reflection on political culture in Nigeria. For many attendees, the message was clear: the country’s democratic growth will be stronger when leaders compete with ideas but govern with mutual respect.