By Ovie Okpare
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his deputy, Ochor Ochor have described the victory of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at the Supreme Court against the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a well deserved victory for the people of the state.
Also, the Managing Director/ Chief Executive of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh and the former deputy speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Friday Osanebi have equally congratulated Okowa on the judgement of the apex court affirming his election victory.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday in a unanimous judgement delivered by Justice Centus Nweze dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of APC, Chief Ogboru against the election victory of Governor Okowa in March 9 governorship election in the state.
But Oborevwori, while thanking God for the victory, said he was convinced that the governor would always emerged victorious against his opponent, Chief Ogboru at the Supreme Court.
The speaker, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, said “I wish to use this medium to congratulate our Governor, His Excellency, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on this victory at the Supreme Court, Abuja.
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“The Governor is committed to a Stronger Delta State and we should all join hands with him in his determination to give our state the best. This victory at the Supreme Court, Abuja is for all and is a good one for our democracy.”
On his part, the Deputy Speaker of DTHA, Ochor praised the Supreme Court justices for affirming the governor’s election saying the victory was for the people of Delta, whom, he said overwhelmingly voted for him during the poll.
He, however, appealed to people of the state to support the administration of Okowa in its quest to build a prosperous and stronger Deltan where everyone will live peacefully irrespective of tribe or political lineage.
Also reacting to the judgement, the Managing Director/Chief Executive DESOPADEC, Bashorun Ogieh has congratulated the governor and added that Ogboru’s petition was an unnecessary distraction to the Okowa-led administration.
He said the nuisance and distraction of the legal tussle is over, calling on Ogboru to join hands with Governor in consolidating the foundation for a Stronger Delta.
Bashorun Askia said despite the distractions of the opposition, Governor Okowa has been focused in delivering democracy dividends throughout the nooks and crannies of Delta State.
“The victory was expected. Deltans freely gave Governor Okowa the mandate to deliver prosperity to all, including members of the opposition. That is why I am calling on Great Ogboru to join hands with our Governor for the benefit of all,” Bashorun Ogieh said.
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Similarly, the member Representing Ndokwa East Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Osanebi has felicitated with Governor Okowa and the people of Delta State on the Wednesday’s Supreme Court Victory in Abuja.
Osanebi, who is the immediate past Deputy Speaker of the House, in a statement in Asaba described the victory as expected; pointing out that the Supreme Court had again affirmed the mandate willingly given to Okowa by Deltans.
“I congratulate my Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on the judgment of the Supreme Court that affirmed his victory as the duly elected governor of Delta State. Again, this judgment was an affirmation that the court remains the last hope of the common man and no individual, no matter the level of their machination, could railroad the wish of God for His people”.
“The apex court affirmation will embolden the governor and government of Delta State to consolidate on the stronger Delta agenda, with focus and zeal. I commend the Supreme Court judgment as it reflects the wishes of Delatns. The Supreme Court justices merely gave voice to the people’s desire for Okowa, in order to consolidate on his giant strides”. Osanebi stated.
