Tribunal reaffirms Oborevwori victory; as he dedicates victory to God, constituents

The Delta State House of Assembly election petition tribunal sitting at Asaba, today reaffirmed the victory of the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2019 State House of Assembly election.

The elated Oborevwori dedicated his victory at the election petition tribunal to God and the people of Okpe State Constituency just as he extended hands of fellowship to his opponents.

While thanking God Almighty for the victory, the Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu,   restated his confidence in the judiciary as the   beckon of hope for   the common man.

Oborevwori reiterated that his victory at the election petition  tribunal was a true reflection of the wishes of his constituents, adding that the affirmation of his victory at the polls by the tribunal is a call for greater service.

The Speaker, who was full of gratitude, called on his opponent to join hands with him to improve on the well-being of the people of the constituency.

He thanked the people for their continued support and prayers for him and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, assuring that he would not relent in his resolve to attract more development to the area.

Mr  Akpojaro Harrison Ogaga of the  All  Progressives Congress ( APC ) had dragged the  Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to election petition tribunal after the March 9, 2019 House of Assembly election.