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Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta state, says there is no truth to rumours that he is being pressured by Ifeanyi Okowa, his immediate predecessor, on the choice of his cabinet members.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Festus Ahon, the governor’s chief press secretary, described the claim as unfounded and a figment of the imagination of the writers.

He said Oborevwori was only taking his time to pick suitable and competent hands for the state executive council.

Ahon appealed to journalists to avoid speculations that could heat up the polity.

“The governor is not under pressure from anyone, not even his predecessor, on the choice of cabinet members as was wrongly reported,” Ahon said.

“The state house of assembly was constituted on June 13 and thereafter went on recess for two weeks and only reconvened on Tuesday, June 27.

“The governor will pick credible and capable persons devoid of sentiments that will help him deliver on his M.O.R.E Agenda for the people of Delta.

“The report is therefore wrong in its entirety and born out of mischief. Ifeanyi Okowa does not interfere with appointments.”

Ahon urged the people of the state to be patient while assuring them of the government’s commitment to good governance.