SUPREME COURT TRIUMPH: Delta IRS Chairman Extols Governor Oborevwori and Advocates Unity for State’s Progress
WARRI/Nigeria: Chairman of the Delta State Internal Revenue Service, Hon (Chief) Solomon Ighrakpata, has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, following the recent Supreme Court verdict affirming his victory in the Delta Governorship election.
Reacting to Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, the former lawmaker highlighted the broader significance of the legal battles, asserting, “The ultimate winners of the legal battles were the people of Delta State.” Ighrakpata underscored the court’s decision as a resounding affirmation of the mandate bestowed upon Governor Oborevwore by the citizens of Delta.
Expressing his appreciation for the adherence to legal means by the litigants, namely Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Chief Kenneth Gbagi, and Ken Pela, Ighrakpata commended their commitment to democratic principles. He acknowledged that despite their grievances, the litigants recognized the Governor’s victory in a landslide.
In offering guidance for the post-litigation phase, the IRS Chairman emphasized the need for collective support in propelling the development process of Delta State under Governor Oborevwori’s leadership. He urged all stakeholders to unite in realizing the MORE agenda, which outlines the state’s development plans for the next four years.
During his statement, Ighrakpata lauded the detailed judgment provided by the Supreme Court Justices and called on the entire Delta community to rally behind the Governor. “We must all support him to succeed. His success is our success,” he remarked, echoing the sentiment that the state’s socio-economic growth is in safe hands under Governor Oborevwori’s administration.
The former member of the State Assembly concluded by extending his felicitations to the people of Delta State for the peaceful conclusion of the 2023 gubernatorial race, expressing confidence in the state government’s commitment to sustaining its socio-economic progress
