By Samuel Ogude(Warri)
The Governorship candidate for 2023 general elections on the platform of APC and Deputy Senate President Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated Catholic Diocese of Warri Bishop- Elect, Rev. Fr. Anthony Ewherido, on his appointment by His Holiness, Pope Francis.
In a press statement made available to newsmen by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate on 28th December, 2022, said, in his congratulatory message which was signed by Senator Omo-Agege himself, he expressed delight over the appointment of Monsignor Ewherido.
The Delta APC Governorship candidate described the Bishop as highly educated Priest of the Catholic Church, an expert in Theology that rose to the rank of a Professor of Biblical Theology and Languages.
Senator Omo-Agege recalled the Cleric’s past as an impactful teacher, devoted Priest, administrator, saying that he had always been guided by hard work, godliness and passion for humanity.
Senator Agege also congratulated the membership of Warri Diocese for the peaceful selection process which gave room for his emergence to the exalted position.
The APC gubernatorial candidate said,:”I congratulate the membership of Warri Diocese not only for the peaceful selection process that led to your emergence but also as the second indigenous Bishop of the Diocese”.
Agege said he is sure that the reign of Ewherido would bring in peace to the area just as he said, it would bring positive revolution in the God’s Kingdom.
He said:“I am optimistic that your tenure will usher in peace in the area. It will also be an era of positive revolution in the vineyard to help save the world”.
He therefore prayed that the Almighty God will bless him with good health of mind and body so that he will continue to serve the Universal Church and the people according to God’s wishes..
The Bishop-elect who hails from Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, is a constituent of the Delta Central lawmaker.. Until his appointment, Ewherido is the Rector of his alma mater, SS. Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan.