Supreme Court affirms Delta Assembly Speaker, Sheriff Oborevwori, as PDP governorship candidate

The Supreme Court has affirmed the Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Oborevwori Sheriff, as the valid governorship candidate for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the South South State.

Justice Tijani Abubakar, delivered the ruling Friday, describing the appeal filed by David Edevbie for lacking in merit.

Justice Abubakar said issues bordering on serious allegations of fraud cannot be commenced by originating summons “as mere affidavits are not enough to address the issues.”

“Sundry allegations of fraud” by Mr Edevbie against Mr Oborevwori required calling of witnesses and oral testimony, Mr Abubakar said.

“I find no merit in this appeal and it is hereby dismissed. The decision of the Court of Appeal delivered on 29 August is hereby affirmed,” the Supreme Court held.

The apex court held that the Federal High Court erred when it nullified Mr Oborevwori’s nomination as PDP’s candidate for next year’s governorship election in Delta State.

Recall that the apex Court in a ruling, has upheld the judgement of the Court of Appeal on August 29, 2022.