Delta Governorship Tussle: Edevbie congratulates Oborevwori, says Delta’s interest is bigger than individual

Olorogun David Edevbie has said that the judgement of the Supreme Court declaring Sheriff Oborevwori as the candidate of the People’s Democratic party in Delta state has put full and final closure to the dispute over the rightful candidate.

In a statement congratulating Oborevwori over the victory which was released by his Director of Strategic Communications, Fred Edoreh, the protagonist of the Modernisation Agenda on Friday, Olorogun Edevbie urged the people of the state to regard the interest of the state over any individual interest.

While thanking his supporters for the massive commitment to his mandate, he wished Oborevwori success in the 2023 Governorship election.

The statement titled “For Staying The Course…Thank You” reads:

“Fellow Deltans,
The Supreme Court’s verdict today brings closure to the process of determining the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 Delta State Governorship election. It has undoubtedly been a long, drawn-out struggle in which several long-cherished relationships were strained.

“While the outcome was not what we desired or prayed for, as democrats, we accept it as final. To all our Party members and stakeholders, especially the youth and all the good people of Delta State in general who stood with us in our quest for the opportunity to deliver a modern State, I understand your disappointment. In the words of Senator Edward Kennedy, “the Dream lives on,” even as I say a huge THANK YOU from the depth of my heart.

“Notwithstanding the outcome, we should all stand tall with our heads unbowed in the firm knowledge that we gave it our best. The court of posterity will undoubtedly judge us with favour.

“At this stage, I congratulate the Delta State Gubernatorial flag bearer of PDP, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, and wish him well in the 2023 General Elections.

“Finally, I would like to remind us all that the future of this State is far more important than anyone’s personal bias or interest, and I encourage us all to continue to strive for the good of every member of this commonwealth.

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