Oborevwori Delta State No‑Go Area For Opposition
Oborevwori Delta State No‑Go Area For Opposition
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has declared that the oil‑producing state has effectively become a no‑go area for opposition political parties, pointing to the extensive infrastructure achievements of his administration as the reason for his confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Oborevwori made the remark during the inauguration of a 4.8‑kilometre road linking Oko–Amakom, Oko‑Obiokpu and Oko‑Anala in Oko Kingdom, as well as other road networks in Asaba, both located in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. The governor said the visible infrastructure development under his administration has strengthened public confidence in government and positioned the state for continued political dominance. He recalled that even before becoming governor, he won in 21 of Delta’s 25 local government areas during the 2023 election, and with nearly three years of development achievements, opposition parties now have little foothold in the state. According to the governor, the newly commissioned road will significantly improve transportation for local farmers by easing movement of produce to markets, thereby reducing poverty and enhancing rural livelihoods. He contrasted the current situation with the past, when poor terrain and difficult weather conditions made movement almost impossible for farmers, often forcing them to travel outside the state to sell crops. Oborevwori also expressed confidence that the road contractor would complete remaining work ahead of schedule. In related developments, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has publicly asserted that the South‑South geopolitical zone will deliver a total victory for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 polls. Otuaro credited peaceful party congresses in the region, and cooperation among South‑South governors, for strengthening APC’s organisational structures ahead of the elections.
