By Mokobia Rita.
ASABA/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that securing the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is his foremost political priority, saying the President’s return for a second term would further strengthen the economy and accelerate development in Delta State and across the country.
Speaking during an exclusive interview on ARISE News monitored in Asaba on Tuesday, the governor said he was fully committed to mobilising support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid, describing the project as more important than any physical infrastructure initiative currently being undertaken by his administration.
“I’m begging people to vote for President Bola Tinubu. It’s my number one project. That project is bigger than any other project because it will help us achieve more for our people,” Oborevwori said.
The governor attributed the improved financial position of Delta State to the economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, noting that increased revenue allocations to states had enabled his government to execute projects and meet financial obligations without difficulty.
According to him, Delta State is currently enjoying a level of financial stability that has made it possible to promptly pay contractors handling government projects without waiting for monthly federal allocations.
“For the first time in the history of this state, we are not owing contractors. We don’t wait for allocation before paying contractors. Once jobs are certified, we pay. We mobilise contractors with 40 per cent and continue to fund projects as work progresses,” he stated.
Oborevwori maintained that the increased revenue accruing to states was clear evidence that the Federal Government’s economic reforms were yielding positive results.
“If the reforms are not working, will we get this money? More money is coming to the states. The reforms are working very well in Delta State and that is why we are able to execute projects and meet our obligations,” he added.
The governor also expressed confidence in the electoral fortunes of President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the ruling party remains united and well-positioned for victory.
He revealed that the recent defection of major political stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC was the outcome of extensive consultations involving political leaders, elected officials, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders across the state.
Describing the development as a “political tsunami,” Oborevwori said the movement into the APC enjoyed overwhelming support and was carried out collectively.
“We all agreed that we should move. That was why the movement was a tsunami. We moved en masse into the APC and nobody was left behind. The same people who agreed to move are still there to defend the party,” he said.
The governor further expressed optimism that Delta State would deliver substantial votes for President Tinubu in 2027, citing the President’s relationship with the state as well as the growing acceptance of the APC across the three senatorial districts.
According to him, the positive impact of Federal Government policies and the performance of his administration have strengthened public confidence in the ruling party.
Oborevwori dismissed concerns about opposition parties gaining ground in the state, arguing that the numerous projects being executed by his administration would ultimately speak for the APC.
“There are too many projects that we have done and we are still doing. If I start commissioning projects every week, I may not finish before the election. The people can see what we are doing and they know the difference,” he said.
The governor concluded by expressing confidence that Deltans would support President Tinubu’s re-election bid because of the benefits they have derived from his administration’s policies.
“I have full confidence that my people will vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 because his reforms are working and they are working perfectly for the people of Delta State.
“The people of Delta State believe in President Bola Tinubu. They believe in him because, among all the candidates that may emerge, he is the only one with a strong affiliation to Delta State. Many people may not know this, but Deltans are wiser now. The man is our in-law. Unless someone chooses to be unfair, why would you vote against your own in-law? It is a family affair.
“In Delta State and across the South-South, many people see President Tinubu as one of their own. Before now, they may have been deceived, but they can no longer be deceived. The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has ties to the Itsekiri people. Therefore, no Itsekiri person would want to vote against President Tinubu. Likewise, many Urhobo people support him because their son is the governor. So, there is a strong sense of connection and support for President Tinubu among the people of Delta State,” Oborevwori stated.
