Sheriff Oborevwori is a Nigerian politician and the current Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and newly elected Delta State governor. He was born on June 19, 1963, in Osubi town, Delta State. He is a member of several professional bodies and has received numerous awards for his contributions to society. He won the 2023 Delta State Governorship election.
Sheriff Oborevwori Profile
| Name | Sheriff Oborevwori |
| Real Name | Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori |
| Date of Birth | 19 June 1963 |
| Age | 60 years (2023) |
| State of Origin | Delta State |
| Tribe | Urhobo |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Wife | Mrs. Oborevwori Tobore |
| Political Party | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
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Educational Background
Sheriff Oborevwori graduated from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2004. He later proceeded to obtain a master’s degree in political science from Delta State University, Abraka.
Sheriff Oborevwori is an alumnus of the Alliance Manchester Business School of Manchester University Leadership Executive Certificate Programme and the London School of Economics and Political Science Certificate Programme on Leading Inclusive Development.
Career
Sheriff Oborevwori began his political career as a grassroots politician and later became the Chairman of the Okpe Community. In 2015, he was elected as the member representing Okpe State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sheriff Oborevwori was elected as Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly on May 11, 2017, following the impeachment of the then-Speaker, Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya. Oborevwori was re-elected in 2019 as Speaker for a second term following his victory at the polls to represent his constituency, the Okpe State Constituency, at the Delta State House of Assembly. Sheriff Oborevwori won the Delta State 2023 Governorship election.
In January 2024, the Supreme Court upheld the election of governor Sheriff Oborevwori
Controversies
There have been controversies surrounding the discrepancies in some documents submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by Oborevwori. Court documents have shown that after a forensic investigation of the qualifications claimed by Oborevwori, several distortions were discovered by the investigators. It has been suggested that Oborevwori may be facing a case of identity theft, impersonation, and forgery.
Sheriff Oborevwori Social Media Handle
Sheriff Oborevwori is on Facebook @Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and Instagram @sheriffoborevwori.
Personal Life
Sheriff Oborevwori was born on the 19th of June, 1963 to the reputable family of Chief Samuel and Mrs. Esther Oborevwori in Osubi town, Delta State. He is married to Mrs. Oborevwori Tobore. In May 2011, his wife was allegedly abducted by gunmen along Osubi road in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. The culprits were later arrested and sentenced to 21 years.
Sheriff Oborevwori Net Worth
Sheriff Oborevwori Net Worth is estimated to be around $2 Million.