Delta State Commissioner for Lands. Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his victories at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Friday. The governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Asaba, had, on Friday dismissed the petitions of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Congress (APC); Mr. Ken Pela, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party and Chief Kenneth Gbagi of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for lacking in merit. The tribunal held that Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was duly…
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How Tribunal Dismisses Omo-Agege Petition Against Oborewori
The Delta State Governorship Election petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba on Friday dismissed the petition brought before it by the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, challenging the victory of Governor Sheriff Oborewori and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18th, 2023 governorship election. The three man tribunal in it’s judgement read by Justice C. H. Ahuchoagu, held that the petitioner failed to prove it’s case of non-compliance of the election with the electoral act and allegations of corrupt practices. Omo-Agege has sort seven…
Read More100 Days In Office: Oborevwori’s Giant Strides In Delta Health Sector
BY DENNIS OTU I watched the birds as they flew to their hiding places and out there in their comfort zones, they sang beautifully and the melodies reached out to high heavens. Those in the serene vicinity enjoyed the melodies from the birds. I did also. You must have seen those beautiful birds at the Ubulu-Uku General Hospital in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. They are always there to welcome you to the hospital in a special way. Yes, singing sweet songs in the hospital that…
Read MoreGov Oborevwori Presents Staff Of Office To Ohworode Of Olomu, Urges Traditional Rulers To Lead With Cultural Respect
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has charged traditional rulers to maintain and improve on the sanctity of their office by leading the people to greater prosperity in an atmosphere of peace, love and cultural respect between the throne and the people. The governor gave this charge during the presentation of the Staff of Office to the Owhorode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM Macaulay Ovbagbedia Poop, Uhurhie-Osadjere II, at Otorere-Agbon in Ughelli South Local Government Area. Governor Oborevwori who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme at the event…
Read MoreGov Oborevwori, Approves Supply Of Oxygen To Delta State Hospitals
By Moses Omovevah, Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme has disclosed that the state Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the supply of Oxygen plants to major Central Hospitals across the state. Dr Onojaeme stated this during the reception held in his honour at Ovrode Civic Centre, by Ovrode community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. He posited that, the State Governor has also approved Oxygen line to some central hospital as well as the revamping of 260 health Centers in the state.…
Read MoreJULIUS BERGER N78 BN CONTRACT: Oborevwori Restores Hope In Warri, Effurun
By Festus Ahon, For residents of the twin cities of Warri and Effurun, Delta State commercial nerve centre, the good times are back with the announcement of the State Executive Council’s approval for the award of contract worth N78 billion to construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Limited, for the construction of three flyover bridges, cloverleaf and road expansion. Having endured years of neglect, decay and dilapidating infrastructure, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s big move to renew, regenerate and create new structure for the cities have elicited joy and celebrations among the…
Read MoreDelta Awards N78bn Contract For Flyovers To Warri, Effurun To Julius Berger
Delta State Government has approved the award of contracts worth N78 billion to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited for the construction of three flyover bridges and road expansion in the Warri/Effurun metropolis. This was part of decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday in Asaba. Briefing journalists at the end of the Exco meeting, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Engr Fred Edafiogho said approval of the contracts were aimed at solving the gridlock often experienced in the twin cities. He said…
Read MoreOhaneze Ndigbo Condole Delta Governor Over Mother-Inlaw Demise
Leaders and Stakeholders of Ohanneze Ndigbo Delta Central, has condole the family of the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, over the death of his mother in-law at Evwreni community in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The group in its condolence message signed by the president, Chief Chima Ohale, and Secretary, Chief Anthony Okoro Jnr. said, “Madam Agnes AYETOMA ATAGA, was a devoted Christian, an epitomy of humility, who dedicated most of her life to the service of God and humanity. They asked the God lord to receive her soul…
Read MoreSubsidy Removal: How Oborevwori Lifted The Spirits Of Delta Workers
BY DENNIS OTU They were expectant. They longed for a relief. They had gone on borrowing here and there to make ends meet. Going to work every day had become a major problem to many of them, no thanks to the untold hardship brought upon them by the removal of fuel subsidy by the APC led Federal Government and suddenly they got more than what they ever bargained for. And they are elated that he came to their rescue at the right time. They cannot stop singing the praises…
Read MorePolitics: Appeal Court Didn’t Overturn Gov. Oborevwori’s Election- Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Thursday, said the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja did not overturn the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as speculated by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Ken Pela and his co-travellers. Reacting to a rumour making the rounds that the Appeal Court had declared Mr Ken Pela as Governor of the state, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, said the Appeal Court only ordered the tribunal to hear the case. Ahon in the statement said: “We have been inundated…
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