By Omon-Julius Onabu
The remains of the former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly and ex-acting governor of the state, Hon. Sam Obi, were yesterday committed to mother earth at Ute-Okpu, his hometown in Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking at the funeral for the late Sam Obi, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa expressed sadness at the death of the politician and founder of Oracle of God Christian ministry, describing former Delta House speaker as a focused and courageous man who contributed immensely to development of the state.
The governor, however, said that it was a thing of joy that the deceased had laudable records of achievement in addition to being a Christian minister.
The governor condoled with the wife, children and family members on the demise of the former Acting Governor of the state, and advised them to put their trust in God and avoid anything capable of causing division.
He recalled his long relationship with Sam Obi, dating back to his time as councilor and council chairman in Ika North-East Local Government, saying that their relationship did not wane until his demise.
Okowa said, “He has impacted positively on a lot of souls both physically and also spiritually because he became a pastor at a later point in life.
“Despite all this, at 59, he was too young to die, and we have gathered to mourn him; but we give thanks to God for the good life that he lived.
“I truly met Sam for the first time in the year 1991, about 30 years ago. Then, l had just joined.
