I knew my Chieftaincy conferment will be like a state-wide event, Otumara avers

One of the newly conferred Chiefs in the pristine Warri Kingdom and three-time Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Joseph Sisanmi Otumara says he knew his Chieftaincy conferment will be like a state-wide event.

Chief Joseph Otumara who was Saturday October 8 conferred with the title of ‘Obarisuwa’ of Warri Kingdom, declared that he has trained boys, men and women in politics as well as impacted positively on different people irrespective of their tribe and religion.

The ‘Obarisuwa’ of Warri Kingdom, Chief (Dr.) Joseph Otumara asserted that he will be more interested in the tradition and culture of his people henceforth.

Chief Otumara who spoke to Fresh Angle International in an exclusive interview in Warri shortly after his grandeur conferment, encouraged his political associates to be universally benevolent in order to enjoy the goodwill of men, even as he quipped that he has empowered people within and outside Delta State.

He appreciated the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli for the Chieftaincy title as well as his political associates, friends and well wishers for their support.

Wife of Chief Joseph Otumara, Mrs. Justina Otumara described the Chieftaincy conferment on her hubby “as an honour to do more for his people and others”.

Our Senior Correspondent reports that others who were conferred with Chieftaincy titles the same day with the PDP leader, Dr. Otumara are: Chief Clement Akpeto Malami (The Udefi of Warri) Dr. (Mrs.) Caroline Ajuyah (The  Olunuranran of Warri) and Chief Sam Amatotsero (The Oluyemi of Warri).

Prominent dignitaries at the event includes: Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, Senator representing Delta South Senatorial district at the Senate, Senator James Manager, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju of the House of Representatives, Chairman of Warri South Local Government, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, Secretary to Delta State Government, Chief Ovie Agas, members of Warri Political Forum led by Hon. Omimi Esquire, members of Warri South Legislative Arm, Chairman of Uvwie Local Government, Chief (Mrs.) Otiotio Dabone, former Warri South Local Government Council Transition Committee Chairman, Dr. Augustine Uroye, PDP Chieftain, Mr. Tunde Fregene, Mr. Andrew Megbele and the Commander 61 NAF Detachment Warri, Commodore Sani Zakari represented by Lieutenant Umar Mohammed, his Airmen and some members of Delta State Executive Council.

Front Row: (from left) Senator James Manager, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro & Rt. Hon. Ovie Agas

Chief (Dr.) Otumara his wife & younger brother, Mr. Andrew Megbele

Chief (Dr.) Joseph Otumara & his wife, Justina Otumara

L-R: Mrs. Queen Egbejule, Mr. Gbubemi Otumara, Chief (Dr.) Otumara & his gorgeous wife, Justina Otumara

L-R: Hon. Omimi Esquire, Mrs. Justina Otumara, Chief Joseph Otumara, Mrs. Bola Otumara & a guest

Five newly conferred Warri Chiefs: (from left) Clement Malami, Solomon Arenyeka, Dr. Joseph Otumara, Dr. (Mrs.) Caroline Ajuyah & Sam Amatotsero

L-R: Pa. Agidontan Yonwuren, Pa. Churchill Oki & others at the reception 

From left: Hon. Lebi  Yonwuren, Hon. Kingsley Edafiedjebre, Hon. Kingsley  Tenumah, Secretary to Warri South Local Government Council, Hon. Bawo Alex Nanna, his son, Sisanmi Orighoye Nanna & Hon. Oris Eyikimi

Members of Warri Political Forum: (L-R) Hon. Hope George, Dr. Augustine Uroye, Mr. Matthew Poko Opuoru Chief  Otumara, Hon. Omimi Esquire, Mr. Tunde Fregene, Hon. Wilson Eyimofe Omor, Mr. Johnson Agbeyegbe & Hon. Richard Pessu 

Some 61 NAF Detachment Officers & Airmen in-Company of Chief Joseph Otumara (4^th left) Dr. Augustine Uroye, (3^rd right) & Lieutenant Umar Mohammad

Chief Joseph Otumara (left) Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Council, Hon. (Mrs.) Stella Otiotio Dabone (2^nd left) & others

From left: Eugene Ebisin, Mr. Vincent Uduaghan, Amb. Toyin Agbolayah, Mr. Emmanuel Amiwero & Hon. Griftson Omatsuli

Warri South Local Government Chairman, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema flanked by some Youth Corp members serving  in Warri South at the front of Olu of Warri Palace, Warri

Chief Joseph Otumara (Middle) Nze Francis Onuora (right) & another guest

Five of the newly installed Warri Chiefs: (L-R) Dr. (Mrs.) Caroline Ajuyah, Sam Amatotsero, Ogiame Ikenwoli (Middle) Dr. Joseph Otumara,  Hon. Solomon Arenyeka &  Clement Malami

Some PDP Faithful at the reception

Oma-Olagbara Cultural Group of Warri entertaining guests with their beautiful dance steps

Chief Ayirimi Emami (right) announcing the conferment of Chieftaincy title on Chief Joseph Otumara 

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