Dekor Wins As Tribunal Dismisses APC, SDP, Accord Party Petitions 

The Rivers State National and State Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal has upheld the election victory of the member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Dumnamene Robinson Dekor.
The tribunal dismissed the petition of Mr Eric Nwibani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the election of Rt. Hon Dekor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Also dismissed were two other petitions filed against Rt. Hon Dekor by Mr. Naaku Paul of the Accord Party and Mr. Friday Nke-ee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
In a statement following the Tribunal’s verdict, Rt. Hon. Dekor expressed gratitude to God for the victory.
The elated federal lawmaker also expressed deep appreciation to the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara for their support and encouragement during and after the election.
Rt. Hon. Dekor commended the good people of Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency for voting for him and also standing by him throughout the Tribunal proceedings.
He also expressed appreciation to the Tribunal for its impartiality and commitment to upholding democratic principles.
He reiterated that his victory in the election has been reaffirmed and emphasized his commitment to serving Ogoni people faithfully and diligently.
“We have always believed in the choice made by our constituents. This Tribunal decision validates their trust in us and affirms that our electoral process remains robust and transparent,” Rt. Hon. Dekor stated.
He extended an olive branch to all his brothers involved, urging unity and cooperation for the progress and development of Ogoni land.
“We must put the election behind us and come together to work for the betterment of our people. Unity is essential, and I am ready to collaborate with all stakeholders in Ogoni to ensure a brighter future for the
Ogoni people”,  he said.
Rt. Hon. Dekor dedicated the victory to the memory of his long standing and dependable ally, Hon. Barr. DineBari Loolo, who passed on recently.
He regretted that Hon. Barr. DineBari Loolo was not alive to celebrate the victory with him.
The Tribunal’s ruling marks a significant milestone in Dum Dekor’s electoral journey, underlining the importance of respecting the will of the people and the democratic process.
It will be recalled that Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Robinson Dekor won the election with 18,641 votes to defeat other candidates.