Ibori hails Dele Cole’s role in resource control struggle

By Dapo Akinrefon
Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, has mourned prominent Niger Delta leader Patrick Dele Cole, praising his commitment to the struggle for true federalism and resource control.

Cole, who was born on August 4, 1940, in Abonnema, in the Kalabari Kingdom of present-day Rivers State, died in London at the age of 86.

In a statement titled “PDC: So Long My Leader,” Ibori described the late Cole as a steadfast advocate of the Niger Delta cause who remained loyal to his roots despite the political implications of his position.

He said Cole played a significant role in the region’s struggle for true federalism and resource control, adding that his commi...