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Why I challenged outcome of guber primary in court – Edevbie

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3 years ago
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Why I challenged outcome of guber primary in court – Edevbie

Olorogun David Edevbie

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Olorogun David Edevbie has revealed why he challenged the outcome of Wednesday, May 25, 2022, governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State.

Recall that Edevbie came second with 113 votes in the gubernatorial primary which was conducted at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, the state capital.

In a statement on Friday morning, while reacting to Thursday’s judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja which declared him as the valid governorship candidate of the PDP in the state for the 2023 general elections, Edevbie dedicated the court verdict to all Deltans saying, “Undeniably, most Deltans received the outcome of the PDP Gubernatorial Primary with bewilderment and exasperation. To many, it appeared to be a wanton disregard of the interests of our Party and the mood of our nation.

“Propelled by the inevitable pall of gloom that hung over Delta State and faced with the real possibility that opposition parties would capitalise on the blindingly obvious situation, I was left with no alternative but to challenge the outcome in the law courts, albeit reluctantly.”

The statement which he personally signed reads in full below:

Judicial Verdict: Victory for All Deltans

My good people, you may recall that at the beginning of my consultations, I said that the journey to transform Delta into a modernised state would be challenging. From the very start, I also envisaged that there would be setbacks and false starts, but regardless, I proceeded with my usual verve. 

To lead the transformation of a State as vast and diverse as Delta to its destiny, in terms of growth and development, requires a strong sense of purpose, faith, and the courage to keep leading even in moments of seeming disappointment. 

Clearly, it is not a task for the faint-hearted or pusillanimous. Fortunately, the required qualities and abilities are what I was primed for from the outset of my working career, both in the private and public sectors in Nigeria and abroad and the allure of a new lease of life, growth and happiness in Delta State provided the impetus.

Undeniably, most Deltans received the outcome of the PDP Gubernatorial Primary with bewilderment and exasperation. To many, it appeared to be a wanton disregard of the interests of our Party and the mood of our nation. 

Propelled by the inevitable pall of gloom that hung over Delta State and faced with the real possibility that opposition parties would capitalise on the blindingly obvious situation, I was left with no alternative but to challenge the outcome in the law courts, albeit reluctantly.

Today, I am pleased to announce that our faith was not misplaced. Nigeria’s justice system has spoken and rightly overturned the travesty in favour of the will of the majority of the people to restore our cherished values of hard work, integrity and honour.

Let me be clear, this should not be seen as a personal victory but as a victory for our great Party, PDP, which is firmly rooted in justice. It is also a victory for democracy and therefore, it is now time to put our differences aside and work together as a family to ensure our success at the next general elections. 

I especially commend and thank our Governor, His Excellency Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and the leadership and elders of our great party, the PDP, for their understanding and for effectively keeping the house together while managing the internal family contests.

Delta State has always been a PDP State and by the grace of God, it will remain so after the next elections.

To my campaign team, I say, we would not have come this far without your prayers, support and sacrifices, and I encourage you to continue to do your best. 

We must work together on the shared vision and goal of modernisation even as we embrace all those who either contested with us or supported other contestants. This is their victory too. 

Now that order has been restored, our PDP family is stronger and ready to defeat all opposition parties in Delta State in 2023. 

Consequently, I implore all our brothers and sisters, who became disillusioned and left PDP recently, to return to the fold. This is not the hill to die on. 

Let me end by noting that most things eventually yield to diligence and common sense. We must continue working hard in the dark to shine in the light as we propel our state to its glorious destiny.

– Olorogun David Edevbie

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