A foremost political pressure group in Delta State, south-south Nigeria, The Okpe ladies Vanguard has congratulated Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on the tribunal dismissal of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege application for new witness
The group in a statement signed by the President Hon Chief Dora Afonughe Sakpaide (JP) made available to journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital said the dismissal was in accordance with the rule of law as well as the new electoral acts.
“The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba had on Wednesday dismissed the application of the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, seeking to bring in a statistician expert witness to testify before the tribunal.
The three-man panel led by Justice C.H. Ahuchaogu also dismissed another application by the APC candidate seeking extension of time for INEC subpoenaed witness to file a witness statement on oath and also to testify before the tribunal.
The group however urged the APC Governorship candidate to accept the overwhelming victory of Sheriff Oborevwori at the March 28 governorship poll as will of Deltans and jettison all litigations, and work for the interest of Deltans.
Hon Chief Sakpaide however assured residents of the state of the MORE AGENDA convenant and quality representative of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori with Deltans