Okowa’s Candidate, Oborevwori Emerges Winner Of Delta PDP Governorship Primary

The New Diplomat
Writer
Delta 2023: Court Restrains Oborevwori From Parading Self As PDP Governorship Candidate

Ad

How AfDB-backed fish farming transforms lives in Cameroon

By Obinna Uballa A major fish farming initiative in Cameroon is driving economic transformation and improving food security, thanks to the introduction of a new strain of African catfish (clarias) under the Livestock and Fish Farming Value Chain Development Project (PD-CVEP). The €84 million project, financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented by…

Nigeria’s Policy Efforts Structured To Meet SDG 13 On Climate Action –AfDB

Obi tells Tinubu to stop borrowing, channel revenue into health, education, poverty alleviation

By Obinna Uballa Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that Nigeria’s recently announced revenue gains translate into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens. Obi was reacting to Tinubu’s announcement that the country has achieved its annual revenue target by August, a development the…

Ranked: U.S. Crude Oil Imports by Country

Key Takeaways In 2024, 61.7% of America’s crude oil imports were from Canada. Meanwhile, Mexico accounted for 7.1% of crude oil imports. Crude imports make up about 40% of the oil that is refined in America, much of which is heavier crude compared to America’s light oil. For decades, America was a net importer of…

Ad

Current Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Oborevwori who enjoyed the backing of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa polled a total of 590 votes to defeat 12 other contestants who participated in the primary.

Oborevwori defeated incumbent Senator representing Delta South, Senator James Manager and a former Commissioner of Finance, Olorogun David Edevbie at the primaries held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.

Edevbie scored a total of 113 votes to place a distant second while Senator James Manager scored 83 votes to place third.

The Deputy Governor, Kingsley Burutu Otuaro scored 9 votes tying with former Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Peter Mrakpor, who also polled 9 votes.

Olorogun Fred Majemite scored 6 votes while Ejaife Odebala scored 3 votes; Angozie Bradduce 3 votes, Bright Gift 3 votes and Lucky Ikie 1 vote; Esievo 3 votes.

The total votes cast were 824 while there were 3 voided votes.

Olorogun David Edevbie left the venue of the Primary even before the commencement of the voting exercise. A close confidant of Edevbie disclosed that the defeated aspirant would explore his option B, but he did not disclose what the option is.

Ad

X whatsapp