ASABA/Nigeria: All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Delta State, Olorogun John Oguma, has urged residents across political and ethnic divides to support Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s bid for a second term in 2027, citing reported developments in healthcare and infrastructure under the administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.
Oguma made the appeal while speaking with journalists on Sunday, arguing that the governor’s record in office should be a major consideration for voters as the state approaches the next governorship election.
He maintained that projects across different parts of Delta State demonstrated the administration’s development priorities, pointing to ongoing construction work and improvements in public healthcare facilities.
Oguma cited the availability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines in Asaba, Warri and Oghara, alongside computed tomography (CT) scanners, radiology laboratories and dialysis equipment, as examples of the healthcare investments he attributed to the administration.
He also claimed that more than 150 primary healthcare centres had been renovated and that over three million residents were enrolled in the state’s health insurance scheme. He further referred to a reported $400,000 grant from the Gates Foundation.
The figures and claims cited by Oguma were not independently verified for this report.
According to the APC chieftain, investment in healthcare infrastructure and access to medical services should form part of the assessment of the government’s performance.
On infrastructure, Oguma pointed to the flyover projects in Effurun and Warri, the Orere Bridge project and the Ughelli-Asaba road dualisation. He also referenced other completed and ongoing road projects across Delta’s 25 local government areas.
He argued that the projects reflected development activity beyond the state capital and said Warri was experiencing visible changes through ongoing public works.
However, the status of individual projects varies, and the completion of ongoing works should be distinguished from projects already delivered.
Oguma described Oborevwori as a governor who, in his view, engages with communities across the state without discrimination based on political affiliation or ethnic identity.
He urged Urhobo, Itsekiri, Ijaw, Isoko and Anioma communities to support the governor’s re-election bid, arguing that continuity would allow ongoing projects and programmes to proceed.
“In 2027, we will not experiment. We will not go backward. We need continuity,” Oguma said, calling on voters to support the governor.
He also encouraged eligible residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the electoral process, urging supporters to mobilise across polling units.
The endorsement adds to political activity ahead of the 2027 elections, as supporters of the incumbent administration point to its record while voters and other political stakeholders continue to assess competing claims about governance and development in the state.
Ultimately, the impact of the administration’s policies will be judged not only by the number of projects announced or undertaken, but also by their completion, quality, accessibility and benefits to residents across Delta State.
