Former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, has expressed his sadness over the passing of Patrick Dele Cole, a significant figure in the Niger Delta region. Cole, born in Abonnema, in the Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers State on August 4, 1940, died in London. Ibori specifically lauded Cole’s dedication to the pursuit of true federalism and resource control within Nigeria. The late Cole was a prominent leader advocating for greater control over resources by the Niger Delta region. His death marks a loss for those committed to these political objectives. Further details regarding his age at the time of death were not immediately available. The news was initially reported by Vanguard News.