Delta State governor Sheriff Oborevworie said he is ready to serve the citizens of his domain after the Supreme Court judgment Friday laid to rest all dispute concerning his election as governor.
Oborevwori had endured a marathon legal battle starting his Peoples Democratic Party candidature, primaries and the election.
“This victory is not about me but for the people of Delta State. I faced 38 cases because of election matters more than any governor in Nigeria but I won all,” said the governor during a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Asaba
“With this victory, I want to reassure Deltans that I and my deputy will be servant leaders.”
His opponent in the March 18, 2023 governorship contest, Omo-Agege has congratulated the Delta State governor stating that all citizens must now allow the government to work.
“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 is the duly elected Governor of Delta State.
“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.
“Now, to my dear brother, His Excellency, 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.”
