Joel-Onowakpo buries brother as Dafinone, Uduaghan, Eta, Amgbadugba, others pay last respect

Joel-Onowakpo buries brother as Dafinone, Uduaghan, Eta, Amgbadugba, others pay last respect

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta south senatorial district, buried on Saturday, the elder brother, Prince Oteri Itisa, in Emede community of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. 

The ceremony well attended by dignitaries, APC leaders and stakeholders, witnessed the presence of his distinguished colleague representing Delta central senatorial district, Senator Ede Dafinone.

Late Prince Oteri, despite being a close relative to Senator Joel-Onowakpo, was a political and renowned community leader who without blemish, was an unrepentant supporter and a significant figure in the senator's political family.

Though a void has been left, Senator Joel-Onowakpo is consoled knowing his late elder brother and confidant is in a better place according to the word of God ministered by the officiating minister and founder of Christ Chosen Deliverance Church, Irri, Apostle M.T.O. Oki.

Present at the funeral included, Mrs Gloria Joel-Onowakpo, Mrs Roli Uduaghan, former Delta State first lady, Chief Emmanuel Amgbadugba, Delta South APC Chairman, Hon. Ajiroghene Ukodhiko, member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency.

Hon. Basil Ganagana, APC candidate Patani and Bomadi Federal Constituency, Chief Sunday Onoriode, Director of Protocol to the Governor of Delta State and Dr. Timi Ayibatonye, ED Corporate Services, South South Development Commission.

Permanent Excellency, High Chief Eta Enahoro, High Chief Daniel Omoyibo, High Chief Michael Johnny, Engr. Tuoyo Omatsuli, Mrs.  Chief Idu Amadhe, and Prof. Chris Akpotu, IDU President Worldwide

Prophet Jones Erue, Former Delta State APC chairman, Hon. Benjamin Okiemute, Director General DESTMA, and Prof Samuel Aghalino, VC Dennis Osadebe University.

Hon. Warri Ovoke, Isoko South Council Chairman LGA, Hon. Godwin Ogorugba, Isoko North Council Chairman, Hon. Erezi Esievo, Hon. Bino Owhede, Hon. Alapala Anthony, and Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor, Delta State APC Organizing Secretary. 

Hon. Raymos Guanah, Former Delta State Commssioner, Buldr Blessing Obomovo, Hon. Sabon Idoveh, Isoko South Constituency 1 APC candidate, Chief Godcase Etugbo, and Chief Peter Akarogbe, Former Delta State APC Secretary.

Mrs Ifeyinwa Sobotie, Delta State APC Women Leader, Hon. Lucky Okperi, Prince Maikpobi Okareme, Chief Mike Ogwah, Chief Ambrose Okuhor, Chief Edhekpo Uyoyou, Delta State APC Welfare Officer, Dr. Edafewotu Endurance, Hon. Evans Egbo, Chief Henry Oduose and others.