The All Progressives Congress(APC) in Delta State, has described the Tribunal verdict that reaffirmed Okowa, as a travesty of justice. The party said Ogboru won March 9, 2019, goveenorship election in the state.

Barr. Ogheneluemu Sylvester Imonina,Publicity Secretary, APC, Delta State, and stakeholders, described the judgement as strange and clear negation of the wishes of the people in Delta, and the judgement amounted to truncating the desire of the people as demonstrated during the general election.

“We are surprised by the outcome of the tribunal; we reject it and it will not stand the test of time, because the people voted for APC.

” The outcome was meant to rob us of victory and put our party in disarray as well as raise unnecessary dust in the area, but we are not bothered,” he added.

” It was unfortunate that the tribunal acted contrary to the wishes of the people by awarding undeserved victory to the PDP candidate. We assure that the celebration by the opposition members would be shortlived.

“the tribunal had delivered its verdict, which is more or less, a joy that will soon be truncated. Great Ogboru is a man of the people and we will not allow the mandate given to him to be stolen by PDP,”.

APC expressed hope that the Court of Appeal will redress what they described as “jungle Justice” handed down by the tribunal.“The judiciary is supposed to be the bastion of the common man and we are confident that what the PDP has now is a pyrrhic victory”.

By Akpovoke Otiti

DELTA – state House of Assembly member, Representing Udu constituency , Hon. Chief Peter Uviejitobor has felicitated with Deltans especially his constituents over the reaffirmed victory of Governor Okowa at the tribunal election petition held recently .

The Delta election tribunal has rejected a bid by the main opposition candidate, Great Ogboru, to overturn the March 9th governorship election.
In upholding Okowa’s election victory, the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal ruled that Okowa’s main challenger in the governorship race, Great Ogboru had failed to prove allegations of electoral fraud sufficiently.

By Akpovoke Otiti

TRIBUNAL – Delta state Commissioner for oil and gas, Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba has reacted to the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s reaffirmation of Okowa Victory, Says it is a proof that Justices are men of honors.

The Commissioner for oil and gas urged opposition elements, who claimed to be awaiting the tribunal verdict before recognising the Governor , to keep their promise.

The tribunal had upheld the election of Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as the authentic winner of the March 9 governorship election.

Amgbaduba whi said: “this is proof that the justices are men of honour”. He added that it was expecting nothing less than the outright upheld and dismissal of the petition like the panel members did.

“It was glaring to everyone that the petition challenging the overwhelming electoral victory of Gov Okowa was frivolous.

“The Tribunal now further shown how ridiculous the electoral challenge was and made it clear that the Okowa was duly elected

Chief Mrs Grace Aghoghovbia and Chief Mrs Shimite Bello has called on Chief Great Ogboru, to concede defeat in the just concluded election petition tribunal Judgement held in Asaba recently and congratulate Ekweme , Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa.

Honestly, they both called on the Governor elect that his reaffirmation at the tribunal is a victory for democray and to ensure that he uses the victory to promote and develope the state and as well keeps to its promise of strengthening our unity and inclusiveness of women and youths in his government, so that no section or group is left behind or left out

Aghoghovbia congratulates Sen. okowa for his victory at the polls, adding that his re-election has “signaled a new regime in our democratic system. Shimite Bello who also noted that “the 2019 governorship election was successful despite some odds, that is another milestone in Delta election history in view of the gladiators.

Aghoghovbia thanked all Deltans for their resilience, commitment and courage in exercising their civic responsibility amid challenges that are natural concomitant of such tasks and responsibilities.

The former House of Representatives member , Chief Hon. Solomon Urhobojiyovwe Ahwinahwi and Chief Prince Okiemute Oviri and many Others are in in a celebration mode. Solomon Ahwinahwi has hailed the victory of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa at the Tribunal judgement.

Ahwinahwi , Oviri and others stated this in Asaba while reacting on the judgment delivered in favour of Okowa

The former lawmaker also lauded the judiciary for its fairness in handling the petition.

“I am overwhelmed, happy and delighted again for the victory of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa at the election petition tribunal.

“we voted massively for Okowa and he won his election in the state

“The tribunal judgment has confirmed the earlier victory declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) in which Deltans has given to the Governor during the election,”he said. Chief Okiemute Oviri, also described the victory of Sen. Okowa as a victory for democracy.

“It is a victory for democracy and affirmation of voices of the majority of Deltans who voted massively for Okowa during the election,”we are happy over the judgment as it is a victory for democracy,” Ahwinahwi he said.

Oviri urged Okowa to use the victory to continue with the good work he has being doing for Deltans .

A S A B A – Commissioner for Works, Delta State Chief James Augoye has described the judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal as an affirmation of Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa”s victory at the 2019 elections.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Hon. Commissioner for works on friday immediately after the tribunal Judgement in Asaba.

“On behalf of all the PDP family in Delta State, I join numerous well-wishers and lovers of democracy in Nigeria and the world over to rejoice with our dear Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa

“I also congratulate the leadership of our great party for the tribunal judgement.

“This is indeed a victory for democracy and confirmation of the mandate freely given to the Governor by the overwhelming majority of the populace.

“We in Okpe are particularly elated with the unanimous judgment,’’ the commissioner said.

He also commended the judiciary for serving justice through transparent justice delivery which he said would help to deepen the judicial process in Nigeria.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on his victory at the tribunal delivered today in Asaba.The council in a statement signed by its Chairman, Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Churchill Oyowe, said the victory is a reaffirmation of the confidence vote passed on him by Deltans at the April 2019 gubernatorial poll.According to the statement, the tribunal judgment further strengthened the saying that the judiciary is the last hope of the common, adding that if it had been otherwise, the wishes of the people of Delta State would have been truncated.The council appeal to the governor to reciprocate the judgment by remaining people-oriented in his programmes and activities of building a Stronger Delta.The council used the opportunity to congratulate Comrade Kingsley Azuh on his reappointment as Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Special Duties.The reappointment, the council noted, is a confirmation of the confidence the governor has in Comrade Kingsley Azuh to deliver on assigned role and responsibility.While thanking the governor for the appointment of Comrade Azuh, popularly referred to as the Life Chair’, the council expressed confidence in his ability to continue to be worthy ambassador of the NUJ in Governor Okowa’s administration.

Commuters within Delta State have been called upon to be patience as government is working hard to ensure that the suffering being experienced as a result of collapse of some roads is alleviated.

The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu and his works counterpart, Chief James Augoye made the call while inspecting rehabilitation works going on at federal roads along Benin/Sapele/Warri and the Benin/Asaba/Onitsha (Bridge head).

Mr Aniagwu said that the state government was aware of the trauma being experienced by those plying the roads and was working day and night to ensure that the palliative measures being put in place eased the challenges faced by road users.

He noted that work had commenced at the deplorable Okuovo axis of the Benin/Sapele/Warri Federal Road, while that of Head Bridge in Asaba was being given the desired attention.

On his part, the commissioner for works stated that as a responsive government, Delta State Government cannot fold its hands and watch the nightmare commuters undergo along some badly damaged portions of federal roads in the state.

Chief Augoye stated that contractors working on the roads had been challenged to expedite action, noting that the nature of the terrain was a major challenge on the Benin/Sapele/Warri federal road.

He expressed the hope that before the week ran out; the roads would be made passable thereby easing the plight of road users.

Some road users had earlier complained that they have been sleeping on the road for days following the total collapse of the portions on the two sides of the road.

Pay More Attention To Development Of Warri, Odibo Tells Delta Government
The Federal Commissioner representing Delta State in the National Population Commission, NPC, Sir Richard Odibo, has called on

Pay more attention to development of Warri, Odibo tells Delta Government
Sir Richard Odibo

The Federal Commissioner representing Delta State in the National Population Commission, NPC, Sir Richard Odibo, has called on the Delta State Government to pay more attention to the development of Warri in order to make the city return to its past glory.

Sir Odibo made the call Tuesday September 17, while playing host to members of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN, Delta State Chapter.

He urged the media practitioners to tackle the growing incidences of fake news, which according to him is causing problem in the entire global village.

The NPC Commissioner, who advised Deltans to shun politics of do or die affair and sentiment, blamed lack of quality leaders as one of the biggest problems militating against the development of Delta State.

Sir Odibo disclosed that the NPC had carried out Enumeration Area Demarcation, EAD, in Isoko North, Udu, Uvwie and Ukwuani Local Government Areas as part of efforts to provide the necessary statistics for government at all levels to plan better for good governance.

The Delta State Chairman of Online Media PractitFederal
Association of Nigeria, OMPAN, Comrade Peter Legacy, assured Sir Odibo of professional reportage by members of the association at all times.