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  • I survived 38 cases to become Delta governor, Oborevwori declares

    I survived 38 cases to become Delta governor, Oborevwori declares

    Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state has attributed his governorship to divine ordination, expressing gratitude to both God and the people of Delta for his Supreme Court victory. 

    He highlighted overcoming 38 legal challenges, spanning from pre-election to post-election phases, as part of his journey to becoming the state’s governor.

    Oborevwori, who spoke on Friday, January 19, at a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel Asaba, Delta Capital, stressed that God ordained him to be Governor and thanked Deltans for supporting his ambition. 

    According to him, “I came to this altar before I went to Abuja for this last judgment and I said God is not a man that he should lie. I have promised God that every time He gives me victory I must come here to thank Him. 

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    “I have done it several times and I said I will also return the same day of the victory to thank God. For the Lord has redeemed me. 

    “This victory is not about me but about the people of Delta state. The immediate past governor said that somebody that would not recognise this altar will never be governor; God has honoured that word. 

    “This case made it 38 cases for me from pre-election matters to this one. Even the governors who have done eight years did not go through such number of cases. 

    The Governor who was earlier welcomed from Abuja by a mammoth crowd at the Asaba International Airport, said he was happy that the litigations were over, assuring that he would now concentrate in delivering on his MORE Agenda for the people. 

    “I was overwhelmed by the crowd and the show of love at the airport. I want to reassure Deltans that my Deputy Governor and I will continue to serve you. 

    “This victory is for our people to know that our God is faithful and He alone has delivered us. 

    “I call on my opponents to partner with us to move Delta state forward. This victory is for everyone and like I promised Deltans, I will be the governor for all Deltans,” he said. 

    Dignitaries at the event are Tobore, his wife, Deputy Governor Mr Monday Onyeme and wife, Catherine, immediate past Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and wife, Edith. 

  • S’Court verdict: Omo-Agege congratulates Oborevwori, urges supporters to embrace peace

    S’Court verdict: Omo-Agege congratulates Oborevwori, urges supporters to embrace peace

    Ovie Omo-Agege, the imimmediate past Deputy Senate president, has congratulated Governor Sherrif Oborevwori over his victory at the Supreme Court.

    Omo-Agege urged Deltans and his numerous supporters to promote peace, unity, and respect the Supreme Court’s decisions regarding the March 2023 Delta governorship poll. 

    He made this known in a statement issued in Warri on Friday, January 19.

    He said: “The Supreme Court today disallowed our appeal in respect of the March 18, 2023 Delta State Governorship Election and affirmed the return of Rt. Hon. Sherrif Oberevwori as the duly elected Governor of Delta State.”

    Congratulating Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory, he noted that they (himself and Oborevwori) were all out for the “collective good and interest” of Deltans.

    Parts of the statement read: “As the final court of the land, all citizens are bound to accept and abide by its decisions even if they do not accord with their personal or collective expectations of justice. So, we ask our people to respect today’s decision and give their best to promote peace everywhere in our beloved Delta State. 

    “The unity, peace, and general good of our dear State are bigger and more important than any individual or group interest. 

    “Having responsibly and fully played our role in principled defence of our fervent belief in the truth, honour and justice of our case and cause as democrats, we must now yield all to posterity, even as we thank God Almighty who gave us the grace to stand in the first place.”

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    Felicitating with the governor, he said, “now, to my dear brother, His Excellency, Rt. Honourable Sherrif Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, accept my congratulations for your victory today. It has been a long-drawn out struggle to offer our people the best in the governance of our State. 

    “It is about the collective interest and good of our people, not our personal interest. Having now received the Supreme Court’s seal of approval, I must wish you well as a democrat. May the good Lord guide and abide with you and give you good health, strength and wisdom to govern our State well in Jesus’ Name.” 

    It further expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, the National and State Working Committees of the APC, his running mate, Rt Hon. Friday Osanebi among others, for their unwavering support and belief in him throughout the electoral period and afterwards.

    It said: “Here, I must first thank my beloved wife, our dear children and great family for their huge sacrifices in my quest to offer innovative and caring leadership to our people. 

    “I am particularly immensely grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his genuine commitment and extraordinary support for our cause as the leader of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a great statesman.

    “Further, I sincerely thank the National Working Committee (NWC) and indeed the entire national leadership of our party ably led by His Excellency Alhaji (Dr.) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for their unwavering support.”

  • Supreme Court dismisses LP’s appeal against Delta Governor

    Supreme Court dismisses LP’s appeal against Delta Governor

    The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal by the Labour Party and its candidate in the last governorship election in Delta State, Kennedy Pela, seeking the cancellation of the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the PDP.

    It a judgment a moment ago, a five-member panel of the court unanimously resolved al the six issues identified for determination against the appellants.

    Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, in the lead judgment, held that the appellants failed to prove their case as required.

    Justice Abba- dismissed the appeal for lacking in merit.

    The court has commenced the delivery of judgment on the appeal filed by the candidate of the PDP in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu against Governor Adedapo Abiodun of the APC.

    Details shortly. 

  • BREAKING: Supreme Court dismisses Gbagi’s appeal against Delta’s Oborevwori

    BREAKING: Supreme Court dismisses Gbagi’s appeal against Delta’s Oborevwori

    The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal by the appeal by the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Kenneth Gbagi, seeking to sack Governor Sherry Oborevwori of Delta State.

    A five-member panel of the apex court, in a judgment a moment ago, held that Gbagi and his party failed to prove their case that the election was conducted without substantial compliance with the relevant laws and that Oborevwori was not qualified to contest the last governorship election in Delta State.

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    In the lead judgment, Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba resolved all the issues raised for determination, against the appellants and held that the appeal was without merit.

    The court is about to deliver judgment on the appeal by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate in the election, challenging Oborevwori’s election.

    Details shortly.

  • BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Oborevwori as Delta Governor

    BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Oborevwori as Delta Governor

    The Supreme Court has affirmed the election victory of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State.

    In a unanimous decision on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed an appeal the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, filed to challenge the outcome of the governorship election that was held in the state on March 18, 2023.

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    The court, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Inyang Okoro, held that the appeal lacked merit.

    Details shortly…

  • Navy gets C-of-O for 3,747 hectares from Oborevwori

    Navy gets C-of-O for 3,747 hectares from Oborevwori

    Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has presented Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) for 3,747 hectares to the Navy for its forward operation base in Escravos, Warri South West Local Government.

    He made the presentation to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla and his delegation, who visited him yesterday at the Government House in Asaba.

    The governor lauded the Navy and other security agencies for their support and cooperation to the government and people of the state.

    According to him, the state has been experiencing peace especially on the waterways because of the efforts of the security agencies.

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    He said his administration would continue to partner them for the development of the state.

    “The Navy is very key to us in Delta State, especially in our waterways.

    “Since I came in about seven months ago, it has been wonderful in terms of waterways security. We have a very good naval team in Delta State.

    “A lot has been going on and we are very happy with the operations of the Navy here in Delta State, unlike other states.

    “You have improved a lot, but we still ask for more because security can never be hundred per cent,” he said.

    Ogalla thanked Governor Oborevwori, the government and people of Delta for their support to the Navy.

    He said the agency would continue to ensure security of the nation’s oil assets for optimum production.

  • Navy gets C-of-O for 3,747 hectares from Oborevwori

    Navy gets C-of-O for 3,747 hectares from Oborevwori

    Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has presented Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) for 3,747 hectares to the Navy for its forward operation base in Escravos, Warri South West Local Government.

    He made the presentation to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla and his delegation, who visited him yesterday at the Government House in Asaba.

    The governor lauded the Navy and other security agencies for their support and cooperation to the government and people of the state.

    According to him, the state has been experiencing peace especially on the waterways because of the efforts of the security agencies.

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    He said his administration would continue to partner them for the development of the state.

    “The Navy is very key to us in Delta State, especially in our waterways.

    “Since I came in about seven months ago, it has been wonderful in terms of waterways security. We have a very good naval team in Delta State.

    “A lot has been going on and we are very happy with the operations of the Navy here in Delta State, unlike other states.

    “You have improved a lot, but we still ask for more because security can never be hundred per cent,” he said.

    Ogalla thanked Governor Oborevwori, the government and people of Delta for their support to the Navy.

    He said the agency would continue to ensure security of the nation’s oil assets for optimum production.

  • BREAKING: Supreme Court reserves judgment on appeals against Oborevwori’s victory

    BREAKING: Supreme Court reserves judgment on appeals against Oborevwori’s victory

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 9, reserved its judgement on three separate appeals that seek to nullify the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state.

    The appeals were brought before the court by the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the governorship poll that was held in the state on March 18, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, as well as candidates of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the Labour Party (LP), Kenneth Gbaji and Ken Pela, respectively.

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    The court of appeal in Lagos had affirmed the election of Sheriff Oborevwori as the governor of Delta state, dismissing the appeals by the governorship candidates and their parties.

    Oborevwori polled 360,234 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Party, who scored 240,229.

    Ken Pela of the LP came third with 48,027 votes, while Great Ogboru of the All Progressives Grand Alliance came fourth with 11,021 votes.

    Details shortly…

  • Rural roads: ‘Oborevwori committed to improving lives of rural dwellers’

    Rural roads: ‘Oborevwori committed to improving lives of rural dwellers’

    Delta Works Commissioner (Rural and Riverine Roads) Mr. Charles Aniagwu has said the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration is committed to linking rural communities to boost the socio-economic wellbeing of rural dwellers.

    He said that Governor Oborevwori was determined to deliver no fewer than 130km of roads across the state ahead of his first year anniversary in office.

    Aniagwu, who spoke in Onicha-Ugbo, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state, urged the contractor and the supervising engineers in the ministry to ensure they deliver quality work for the people.

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    He said, “We are here today at the instance of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to see the level of work done on this road and I can tell you that I am very impressed with the speed of work here.

    “Governor Oborevwori is determined to link rural communities across the state with very durable roads that can stand the test of time.

    “The governor believes that once the people are connected with quality roads it will improve the socio-economic development of the people.

    “As a state government we are taking advantage of the dry season to deliver on a number of roads across the state and in that regard we are targeting no fewer than 130km of roads to be delivered and ready for inauguration ahead of Governor Oborevwori’s first anniversary in office.

    “I have told the contractor and the supervising engineers in the ministry to ensure they deliver quality work for the people in appreciation of their support to the government over the years.”

  • Oborevwori moves to boost food production

    Oborevwori moves to boost food production

    Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori yesterday said his administration would continue to improve on the agricultural value chain to ensure food security and job creation. 

    He made this known while speaking to reporters after inspecting the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS) at Mbiri Farm Settlement with 30 greenhouses for the cultivation of tomatoes and other vegetables, and the Agro-Industrial Park, Aboh-Ogwashi for rice milling and others, in Ika North-East and Aniocha South local governments. 

    According to him, “If you go through my MORE agenda, I said there is going to be sustainable agriculture sector reforms. I also said the agricultural value chain will be sustained. 

    “And seeing what the immediate past administration has done here, it gladdens my heart. Commissioner for Agriculture has briefed me that we have this kind of farm settlement in the three senatorial districts. 

    “We are going to support them because we have N2 billion Special Agricultural Intervention Fund and we will disburse that money within this month.” 

    On the state of the access road to the farm settlement, Governor Oborevwori said: “We will work with the Ministry of Works to see how we will manage this road to enable us take these produce out. 

    “I asked a question on how many tonnes of tomatoes we can get in each of the green houses and I was told that it’s about three tonnes. So, you see that out of the 30 green houses we have here, 11 are already cultivated and that will give us about 33 tonnes. 

    “You see, our people go to the North to get tomatoes and this place has been existing for some decades now. So, this farm settlement is a very good choice to do this green house planting for the production of tomatoes and other vegetables. 

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    “People erroneously think we are an oil- producing state and so we can depend on only oil. No, we cannot depend on oil alone. 

    “With the removal of oil subsidy, we should also encourage our people to go into farming because it will help us. Food security is very important. Our people consume a lot: so, we must make food available and that’s why I have come here”. 

    At the Agro-Industrial Park, Aboh-Ogwashi, where rice would be milled, Governor Oborevwori said besides road construction, his administration would also concentrate on other key infrastructures aimed at boosting food security and job creation for the people. 

    He added that his administration would work with the project consultant to ensure its prompt completion for the benefit of the state and country. 

    Commissioner for Agricultural Development, Mr. Perez Omoun, had said under the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS), the state government had established three greenhouse farms at Mbiri, Kpakiama and Deghele. 

    Welcoming the governor earlier, the Obi of Mbiri Kingdom, HRM Obi Ifeanyichukwu Alekwe II, hailed Governor Oborevwori for coming to visit the community and appealed for the building of the farm settlement road and for the establishment of a College of Agriculture in the community.