In a ruling by Justice Taiwo, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court held that Oborevwori lacked the legal competence to participate in the election.

The suit was filed by fellow contestant, David Edevbie, who had approached the court following his grievance with the process that produced Oborevwori.

He held that the PDP violated both its constitution and the electoral guidelines, during its state congress that produced Oborevwori as its flag bearer for the governorship election.

Justice Taiwo Taiwo agreed with the plaintiff that Oborevwori ought not to be the candidate of the PDP for allegedly supplying false and forged documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The judge subsequently directed INEC and the PDP to recognize the plaintiff, David Edevbie, as the candidate.

While Oborevwori is a godson to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Edevbie is a godson to former Governor James Ibori.

Meanwhile, Oborevwori has said he will appeal the judgment.