Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori has mourned distinguished Niger Delta chief, Patrick Dele Cole, praising his unwavering dedication to the wrestle for true federalism and useful resource management.
Cole, who was born on August 4, 1940, in Abonnema, within the Kalabari Kingdom of present-day Rivers State, died in London on the age of 86.
In an announcement issued on Sunday, titled “PDC: So Long My Leader,” Ibori described the late Cole as a steadfast advocate of the Niger Delta trigger who remained loyal to his roots regardless of the political implications of his place.
He mentioned Cole performed a major position within the area’s wrestle for true federalism and useful resource management, noting that his dedication to the aspirations of the Niger Delta individuals remained agency even whereas he served as a Special Adviser within the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
According to Ibori, Cole’s dedication to the area demonstrated his willingness to stand along with his individuals at a time when doing so might entice appreciable political prices.
Cole’s political selections, he added, had been guided by his dedication to the pursuits and bonafide aspirations of the Niger Delta individuals.
“He was a distinguished chief within the Niger Delta who stood firmly with us in our wrestle for True Federalism and Resource Control. Even whereas serving as a Special Adviser in President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, he remained dedicated to his individuals and their official aspirations.
“His actions reflected deep loyalty to his roots and an unwavering commitment to the Niger Delta cause. At a time when such a stance could carry significant political costs, he chose to stand with his people,”
Ibori who enjoined the household of the late statesman to take solace in God, mentioned his contributions to the event of Nigeria, particularly the Niger Delta area will ceaselessly be cherished.
