By Andrew Ikehi
The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has enjoined members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the State to close ranks and work for the victory of all the Party’s candidates in the 2023 general elections.
Oborevwori, who is the party’s gubernatorial flag bearer for the election, gave the advice while playing host to some PDP stakeholders and top political office holders from Isoko ethnic nationalities who visited him in his office in Asaba, the State capital.
The Speaker, while bemoaning the internal crisis within the State wing of the party, stressed the need for collective efforts by all PDP members to win the forthcoming elections, stressing that internal crisis in the Party has done enough harm and must not be allowed to continue.
While calling for total reconciliation among all the aggrieved party members, Rt Hon Oborevwori Urged them to shun political bitterness and embrace peace in the interest of the party and, Nigerians adding that the Party needs a united front to face the challenges ahead.
Oborevwori described his Supreme Court victory as victory for all PDP members in the State pointing out that there was no victor, nor vanquished, even as he disclosing that he had since reached out to Olorogun David Edevbie on the need to join forces with him to move the Party forward.
Oborevwori commended the Isoko nation for being strong allies in his governorship project, promising to run an all-inclusive government if elected as Governor of Delta State.
Oborevwori also enjoined the PDP elders, leaders and supporters in Isoko nation to embrace peace, unity and love for one another and form a formidable force to achieve victories for the PDP from State Assembly elections to the Presidency.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Chief Iduh Amahde, said they were in the Speaker’s office to congratulate him on the Supreme Court victory and join others in celebrating God’s grace upon PDP and the people of Delta state.
While urging the Speaker to remain resolute, focused and to continue with the good work, Chief Amahde expressed the hope for much bigger celebration with him in the nearest future.
He assured Oborevwori of total support of Isoko nation in his governorship project.
The highlight of the visit was the presentation of a handmade card that contains congratulatory message and prayers to the Speaker.