It was reported on Sunday by channels television that delta state governorship candidate RT. Hon.Sheriff oborevwori was attacked by unknown gun men along elume junction in okpe local government Area, leaving the convoy so dilapidated by gunshots.

Delta state PDP director of media and publicity Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza calls for the arrest of the perpetrators of the attack.

He said"

RT. Hon. Sheriff oborevwori survived this attack by the special grace of God,the protection of his vehicle bulletproof and the gallantry of his brave security men, who gun backfired the assassins that lasted about ten minutes before the gunmen disappeared.

"Delta state PDP is declaring this heavy attack as a deliberate well planned and clinically executed to eliminate our candidate, we have repeatedly raised alarm and highlighted the penchant of violence synonymous with some political parties in the state, we are therefore strongly calling on the security agencies to quickly swing into action and bring the suspected assassins to book immediately.

He further added that, they are calling on their supporters to remain calm and peaceful over the attack that was targeted to eliminate their candidate,that delta state can never be intimidated by cowards.