New Delta Commissioner Ogodo Cries, Kneel For Gov Oborevwori
Newly sworn-in Delta State Commissioner, Hon. Moses Ogodo, was overcome with emotion as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori formally inaugurated him into the State Executive Council.
After taking the oath of office, Ogodo broke down in tears and instinctively attempted to kneel before the Governor in gratitude.
Oborevwori quickly stopped him, saying: “Don’t kneel down for me. Stand up. We are here to serve Deltans together,” while placing a reassuring hand on him.
Hon. Moses Ogodo was Chairman of Sapele/Okpe Community.
Born 1967, he had contested the Delta State House of Assembly seat for Sapele under the then opposition APC and lost.
The touching exchange drew warm applause from those present. Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, later described the scene as “Tears of Joy.”
Sharing details of the incident in a post on Tuesday, Ossai described the moment as one of “tears of joy” and said it reflected the Governor’s leadership style.
“Tears Of Joy As Delta Governor Oborevwori Swears In Moses Ogodo as Commissioner,” he wrote.
“It was a moment of tears of joy at the Government House, Asaba, as Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori swore in Hon Moses Ogodo as Commissioner.”
According to him, the emotional atmosphere intensified when Ogodo attempted to kneel before the Governor after taking the oath.
“The atmosphere became emotional when the new Commissioner moved to kneel down in appreciation to the Governor after taking the oath of office.”
He noted that Oborevwori immediately discouraged the gesture.“But Governor Oborevwori quickly stopped him, saying: ‘Don’t kneel down for me. Stand up. We are here to serve Deltans together.’”
Ossai said the Governor’s response demonstrated humility and commitment to service.
“That’s leadership. That’s humility. That’s M.O.R.E Agenda in action,” he added.
A video accompanying the post captured the emotional Commissioner wiping away tears before moving towards the Governor, who gestured for him to stand instead of kneeling.
The two subsequently exchanged a handshake as guests applauded.
