2027: Our Strength Lies in Our Grassroots Support, Says Oborevwori

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori asserted that the strength of the All Progressives Congress (APC) lies in its grassroots support and growing acceptance among the people, stating that the party does not have to resort to buying votes to secure victory in the 2027 elections. At the APC Local Government-by-Local Government campaign rally in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oborevwori expressed confidence that Oshimili North Local Government Area would maintain its strong electoral support for the party in the upcoming general election.

He urged party supporters to translate their enthusiasm into a high voter turnout, recalling that Oshimili North had previously recorded the highest number of votes in Delta State during the last election. The governor described the rally as an opportunity to celebrate his administration's achievements and express gratitude for the people's support, promising more development projects to benefit the region.

Oborevwori credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic and fiscal reforms for the state government's enhanced capacity to execute development projects and the approval of a 13th-month salary for state workers. He urged Deltans to support Tinubu's re-election bid to sustain these reforms and ongoing development initiatives. At the rally in Asaba, the governor disclosed that his administration had completed 54 roads in the local government area and undertook stormwater management interventions.

Governor Oborevwori preferred to let the administration's achievements speak for themselves rather than engage in political boasting, challenging residents to evaluate his administration based on the visible projects and their impact on their communities. State Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme encouraged the people of Oshimili South to identify with the APC and support its candidates, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective commitment to the party's success.

Hon. Innocent Esewezie and Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, presenting flags to their respective party candidates for the Delta State House of Assembly, urged party leaders and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 elections.