Popular cleric rejects Delta Governor Oborevwori’s appointment, gives reason

Archbishop Iboyi Godday, the founder of Overflow Chapel in Sapele, Delta State has rejected an appointment by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

The Governor had in a statement announced the appointment of Archbishop Godday to the Christian Pilgrim and Welfare Board.

The statement by the permanent secretary for protocol matters, Tetsola Nelson said the state government announced the appointments of several individuals, including Archbishop Iboyi Godday, to serve on the board.

Archbishop Iboyi Godday, however, expressed his displeasure, stating that the appointment was made without his consent and deemed it insulting, Leadership newspaper reported.

In a statement issued on Sunday, December 17, the cleric said: “My attention has been drawn to a publication flying around on the social media that l have been appointed as a member of Delta State Christian Pilgrim and Welfare Board which was without my consent.

“I am using this medium to inform whoever made such an insulting appointment that l am not interested and it should be considered rejected.”

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