Tribunal Affirms Oborevwori as Delta Governor

The Delta Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Asaba on Friday has affirmed Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the duly elected governor of the state.

This was after it dismissed a petition filed by Chief Ovie Omo-Agege, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress challenging the March 18 election.

The three-member panel of judges led by Justice C. H Ahuchaogu ruled that Omo-Agege’s petition lacked merit and stood dismissed.

He also deposed that the conduct of the election did not comply with the provisions of the law by reason of alleged corrupt practices.

The tribunal ruled, however, that Omo-Agege could not substantiate his allegations.

Reacting to the judgments, the APC and SDP governorship candidates directed their respective counsel to file appeals.