The Delta State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, on Friday struck out the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s, challenging the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for lacking merit.
The three-member panel headed by Justice C.H. Ahuchaogu affirmed the return of Oborevwori as the winner of the March 18 election.
The tribunal held that the petitioner failed to prove allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act, and corrupt practices beyond a reasonable doubt.
Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared Sheriff Oborevwori as the winner of the March 18 gubernatorial election in the state.
