Verdict Delta: Oborevwori defeats Omo-Agege with difference of 120,005 votes

The gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sherriff Francis Oborevwori, was this afternoon, Monday March 20, declared winner of the gubernatorial poll in Delta State, by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after defeating Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of the APC with a difference of 120,005 votes.

Fresh Angle International understands that Rt. Hon. Oborevwori, polled 360,234 votes, while -Senator Ovie Omo-Agege garnered 240,229 votes to emerge first-runner up, with the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Ken Pela scoring 48,047 votes, in the intensely contested election held Saturday March 18.

This Newspaper can report that the number of registered voters in the oil and gas-rich state ahead of the election, was 3,221,697, while 710,829 were accredited for the election, according to figures released by INEC. The total valid votes, was 671,737, rejected votes -15,384 and 687,121, cast their votes.

In his immediate reaction, Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt, Hon. Oborevwori, stated: “My Dear Good People of Delta State.

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To the glory of God, today, I was declared the winner of the 2023 Governorship election in Delta State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). What an enormous privilege and honour it is to be entrusted with the government of this great State. Indeed, words are not enough to describe my joy and gratitude at being massively elected by you to serve as your Governor in the next four years. I am deeply humbled by your faith and vote of confidence in me.

“First, I would like to dedicate this victory to the Almighty God because power, as we know, belongs to God. The Holy Bible declares that “He removes kings and raises up kings” (Daniel 2:21). Indeed, “it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy” (Romans 9:16).

“This victory is a remarkable mandate for my party because it affirms that you believe and understand that the right foundations have been laid by the current administration to build a Stronger and more prosperous Delta State. I celebrate His Excellency, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his groundbreaking strides in human capital development, infrastructural renewal, and peacebuilding. Mine is a mandate for consolidation and growth, for investment and economic reform, and for making the youth the centrepiece of our policies and programmes.

“I have learned many things in the last six and a half years as Speaker of the State House of Assembly. One of them is that I have learned the importance of setting the priorities of government, communicating the goals and outcomes of policies and programmes, and pursuing them with relentless zeal. I certainly believe that my rich experiences in the Executive and Legislative arms of government put me in good stead to provide good governance to our people. My goal remains to make life richer, better, and more fulfilling for all.

“I congratulate those who have been elected to the State House of Assembly. Irrespective of your political affiliation. I look forward to partnering with you to Advance Delta State to the next level of growth and development.

“Let me also appreciate my opponents in the election for a very robust campaign and hard-fought electoral battle. I think I speak the minds of many Nigerians when I say that this electioneering process has been the most tasking, demanding, and draining so far in the current democratic dispensation. But it was worth it all. Candidates now know that they must be creative, resourceful, and credible to win the confidence and support of the electorate. With the election over, I look forward to whatever ideas and advice my former opponents may have in helping to move our State forward.

“Finally, to all of you Deltans, I celebrate you as the heroes of this campaign. I invite you to join me to work together for the greater good of the State that we all love and want to see become the standard of excellence. I believe our differences are nothing compared to what we can achieve together.”

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