The Delta Unity Group has congratulated the Delta State governorship candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his victory at the Supreme Court last Friday.
The apex court ruled against the appeal filed by a rival aspirant, Olorogun David Edevbie on the authentic candidate of the party for the 2023 governorship election in the state.
Delta Unity Group is a pro-Edevbie organisation with the PDP.
The group’s statement, signed by its Publicity Secretary, Sir Sunny Areh, reads: “On Friday, at the Supreme Court, the final step in determining who will fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was taken with the verdict going in favour of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
“As the final arbiter in our country, the judgment brings to an end the quest by Olorogun David Edevbie to serve our dear state, Delta, after next cycle of general elections in 2023.
“Although we are disappointed with the judgment having firmly believed that the grounds of appeal are plausible, as democrats, we wholeheartedly accept the verdict.
“The exercise was a noble one, inspired by the belief that Edevbie’s vision holds a much more viable option in making Delta greater.
“We hold the judiciary in very high esteem and the Supreme Court has acquitted itself honourably and we take the verdict on good faith. We congratulate Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and wish him well.
“To the numerous supporters of Olorogun Edevbie who earnestly wished the judgement had gone in his favour, we thank you immensely for your unwavering commitment to his vision of building a modern Delta State.
“We urge our teeming supporters to remain in high spirits and calm as our leaders evaluate and guide us forward.
“God bless you all and God bless our dear Delta State”.
Last month, over 1,000 representatives of the 25 local government councils of in the state were represented as the organs of Delta Unity Group were inaugurated in Uro, Isoko South.
The group’s Board of Trustees, National Executive Council and local government coordinators were sworn-in at the event.
