Oborevworii, who is also Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, said this in a statement on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu.
The statement said the Speaker was returning from Sapele to Osubi when his convoy was attacked.
“He had gone to Sapele for political meetings and on his way back to Osubi, the unknown gunmen ambushed the convoy and launched a heavy attack on him, spraying his car and back up vehicles with bullets. Only the grace of God and the fact that he was riding in a bullet proof car saved the life of the leading governorship hopeful in the state.
“His brave security men rose to the occasion by engaging the suspected assassins in a duel which lasted over 10 minutes before the gunmen took to their heels and disappeared into the thick darkness of the night. Although no life was lost, one of the security men attached to the PDP governorship candidate sustained injuries. The matter has been reported to the Police for further investigation.
“This is the second time suspected assassins have made an attempt on the life of the Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate for the 2023 governorship Election, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.
“The first was on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023, when he escaped attempt on his life by assassins disguised as police officers who opened gun fire on his convoy along Warri/Sapele highway, while on his way to Koko, Warri North Local Government Area of the state for the commissioning of the ultra modern floating market, Ogheye.”