Dr Michael Tidi, Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory at the Court of Appeal, stressing that the victory was not a surprise to the People’s Democratic Party in Delta State. The court in its judgment on Friday 24th November, 2023 in Lagos upheld Oborevwori’s election and dismissed Omo-Agege’s appeal for lacking in merit.
The appellate court also upheld the judgment of the lower tribunal. The tribunal in a separate judgment, dismissed the appeal by Kenneth Gbaji of Social Democratic Party, SDP, against PDP, APC and Labour Party, LP and their governorship candidates.
In a press statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Francis Sadhere, Tidi described the verdict as a victory for democracy, justice and the rule of law. He also praised the PDP for being the party of the people and the defender of their rights.
He said, “I want to say a very big congratulations to our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on his well-deserved victory at the Court of Appeal. The appellate court has affirmed what we all knew to be true: that Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is the duly elected Governor of Delta State.”
He also congratulated all those who have been a pillar of support and encouragement to the Governor throughout the legal battle.
He urged Governor Oborevwori to continue to serve the people of Delta State with passion, dedication and excellence. He said, “with this victory the Governor can now concentrate on delivering his MORE agenda for the people of Delta State.”
The Warri South Council Boss, also commended the judiciary for upholding the truth and delivering justice, saying, “The judges have shown that they are independent and impartial arbiters of the law.”
He called on all stakeholders to respect the verdict of the court and work together for the peace and progress of Delta State and Nigeria at large.
