Oborevwori Affirms Faith In Honest And Fair Elections For Delta LG Polls

Oborevwori Affirms Faith In Honest And Fair Elections For Delta LG Polls

Speaking at the grand finale and mega rally in Asaba for the upcoming local government council elections on Saturday, Governor Oborevwori expressed confidence in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates for chairmanship and councilorship. He praised them for their grassroots campaigning efforts, covering communities, units, and wards……. CONTINUE READING

The mega rally, according to the Governor, provided an excellent platform to campaign for the party’s candidates in Asaba. He also extended his gratitude to the party’s founding fathers for their unwavering support.

Governor Oborevwori criticized a former governorship candidate for alleging election rigging during a live television program. He found it unfortunate that individuals who failed to secure votes in previous elections would claim rigging before an election even occurred.

“I watched Arise Television yesterday, and the Labour Party candidate for the 2023 governorship election in Delta State, who couldn’t secure up to 50,000 votes, is already alleging rigging in the upcoming local government council elections. A man who lost in his polling unit in the general election went on television to make such claims, but the electoral body has assured us of a free and fair process.

“You all voted for me in a free and fair contest. As you leave here today, use tomorrow, the last day for campaigns, to do a roadshow and encourage people to vote on Saturday with their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) for our party’s candidates. Don’t assume any result will be fabricated. Any non-genuine result, whether for chairman or councillor, will not be accepted,” the governor said.

He also welcomed the defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship and councillorship candidates from Udu Local Government to the PDP, viewing it as a positive move for democracy. He emphasized the importance of non-violence during the elections.

Dr. Kingsley Esiso, the PDP State Chairman, remarked that the party was celebrating in anticipation of victory, having campaigned extensively throughout the state. He asserted the dominance of the PDP in Delta State and called for continued support for the party’s developmental agenda.

Additionally, former prominent members of the APC across the state defected to the PDP, pledging their commitment to the party’s growth and the state’s development. Speaking for the defectors, former Delta State House of Assembly member Benjamin Okiemute Essien assured Governor Oborevwori of future electoral victories in Isoko, declaring himself a “political bulldozer” and promising to contribute significantly to the state’s progress.