Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed confidence in the ability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates of the party in the 2027 general elections, citing its growing political strength and grassroots support across the state.
Oborevwori gave the assurance on Tuesday during the Delta APC campaign train’s visits to Ogbe-Ijoh in Warri South-West Local Government Area and Otor-Udu in Udu Local Government Area, where he commended party leaders, traditional rulers, women and youths for their show of unity and commitment.
The governor, who was accompanied by his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori; Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, and his wife, Lady Catherine, alongside other party leaders and stakeholders, said the increasing cooperation among political leaders and supporters at the grassroots had positioned the APC for electoral success.
At Ogbe-Ijoh, Oborevwori praised the cordial relationship between the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities, expressing confidence that their unity would translate into massive votes for President Tinubu and other APC candidates in 2027.
He highlighted completed and ongoing projects undertaken by his administration in the area despite its challenging terrain, commending the people for their support and endorsement while urging them to reciprocate with overwhelming votes for the APC.
At Otor-Udu, the governor expressed satisfaction with the growing political unity among leaders and stakeholders in the local government, noting that political differences were giving way to a collective commitment to the development of the area.
“Today, I am not surprised by what I am seeing because I know the people of Udu. We are witnessing an unprecedented level of unity among our people. The leaders, youths and stakeholders have come together,” he said.
He urged the people to translate the unity into electoral support for President Tinubu and all APC candidates, stressing that the party’s target of an APC 5/5 victory would require sustained mobilisation across wards and communities.
“We are working towards an APC 5/5 victory, and that can only happen when we remain united, mobilise effectively and take our message to every ward, community and household,” he said.
Oborevwori assured the people that his administration would sustain its development programmes in Udu, noting that several road and infrastructure projects had either been completed or were ongoing.
“We have worked in Udu. We have constructed roads and embarked on several infrastructure projects across the local government. Some have been completed, while others are still ongoing. A lot has been done, and we are not going to abandon Udu,” he stated.
He also commended Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and other elected representatives from the area for their engagement with constituents, urging the people to support their representatives to attract more development.
Earlier, the Director-General of the Delta APC Campaign Council, Senator James Manager, challenged the people of Warri South-West to lead other local government areas in delivering votes for the party.
Manager appreciated their support for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Door-to-Door Movement, saying Tinubu and Oborevwori deserved another four-year term to consolidate their respective achievements.
The Delta South and Delta Central APC chairmen, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba and Chief Paulinus Akpeki, respectively, also expressed confidence in the party’s prospects across the two senatorial districts, pointing to projects executed by the Oborevwori administration as part of the reasons for their optimism.
At Otor-Udu, the Deputy Director-General of the State Campaign Council, Mr Chiedu Ebie, urged party members and supporters to sustain their commitment and work together towards the APC’s success.
A major highlight of the Udu rally was the return of former member representing Udu Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, to the APC, alongside Frank Muwhen Magamu.
Egbetamah described his return as a personal decision, insisting that he was neither induced nor pressured into rejoining the party. He expressed delight at returning and pledged to work with other party leaders to advance Udu’s interests and secure electoral success for the APC.
The State Chairman of the APC, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, presented party flags to the party’s candidates in the two local government areas.
