This decision comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had initially declared the former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly as the winner, securing 360,234 votes against his closest rival, Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 240,229 votes.

Both the tribunal and the Appeal Court had previously dismissed petitions against the election results. Justice Inyang John Okoro JSC, in delivering the Supreme Court's verdict, upheld the lower Courts' concurrent decisions, deeming the appeal and petition brought by the APC and Ovie Omo-Agege as unmeritorious.

The Apex Court determined that the appellant failed to substantiate allegations of over-voting and noncompliance with electoral laws, leading to the dismissal of the case.

On similar grounds, the Supreme Court also rejected the appeal brought by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Kenneth Gbagi.

This landmark decision solidifies Sheriff Oborevwori's position as the legitimate Governor of Delta State, emphasizing the judiciary's commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process. The ruling reinforces the importance of adhering to due process and providing substantial evidence in electoral disputes.