Okowa reacts to tribunal judgement

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has pledged to run an inclusive government during his second term in office.

Okowa also urged his rival in the March 9, 2019, governorship election, Great Ogboru of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to join hands with his administration in building a stronger state.

The governor made the call at an inter-denominational thanksgiving service shortly after the reaffirmation of his electoral victory by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which sat in Asaba.

"I appeal to my brother, Ogboru, that the time has come to stop fighting; it is time to partner together to do the best that we can for our people," Okowa pleaded.

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"I appeal that enough is enough; it is time to build Delta State together for the good of our people. I ask for the hands of the opposition, because Delta State is for all of us; we cannot do it alone and I want to thank our supporters and all Deltans for praying for us."

The governor appreciated his legal team and former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, who attended the service in company with his wife.

He assured Delta state indigenes that the next four years would be more fruitful than his first tenure.

Earlier in his sermon, the Government House Chaplain, Venerable Charles Osemenem, urged the Governor to ensure that his administration works for the good of the people.

Similarly, the election tribunal also reaffirmed the election of Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo state.