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INEC Finally Declares Winner of Delta State Governorship Election
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INEC Finally Declares Winner of Delta State Governorship Election

by  Segun Adeyemi 1 min read

Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the Delta state gubernatorial polls.

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As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, Oborevwori polled 360,234 to outpoint Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressive Congress (APC), who scored 240,229.

Sheriff Oborevwori
Sheriff Oborevwori polled 360,234 to emerge winner of the Delta state gubernatorial election. Photo: Sheriff Oborevwori, PDP
Source: Twitter

Meanwhile, Labour Party's candidate, Ken Pela, polled 48,047 to emerge in third place after INEC's announcement.

Delta Guber’s final result

APC 240,229

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LP 48,047

PDP 360, 234

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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