The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed confidence that he will secure victory in the 2027 governorship election, citing his position as the incumbent and the achievements of his administration across the state.
The governor made the remarks during the weekend while inaugurating the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko Kingdom and other road networks in Asaba, both located in Oshimili South Local Government Area.
Oborevwori told residents and political supporters that his administration’s infrastructural development and performance over the past three years have significantly strengthened public confidence in government, making it difficult for opposition parties to gain ground ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the political landscape of the state has shifted in favour of the ruling party as a result of visible development projects across communities.
“When I contested the 2023 election, I won in 21 out of the 25 local government areas even when I was not yet a governor,” Oborevwori said.
“With the level of development and projects we have delivered in almost three years, Delta State has become a no-go area for other political parties.”
The governor stressed that his administration, which he described as being aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC), remains focused on implementing projects that directly improve the livelihoods of citizens.
He noted that the newly inaugurated road projects were strategically designed to enhance economic activities and strengthen connectivity between communities within the state capital territory.
Oborevwori also reflected on the challenges residents previously faced in Oko Kingdom, particularly farmers who struggled with poor road infrastructure.
According to him, the terrain in the area was historically difficult to navigate, especially during the rainy season, which made it extremely challenging for farmers to transport agricultural produce to markets.
He explained that many farmers had been forced to travel through neighbouring Anambra State to sell their produce, often disposing of their goods at significantly reduced prices because of the difficulties involved in transporting them back home.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA), Patrick Ukah, described the project as another milestone in infrastructural development within the capital territory.
Ukah said the road network would greatly enhance connectivity, ease movement and stimulate economic growth for residents and businesses in the area.
The commissioning forms part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to expand infrastructure and improve access to rural and urban communities across Delta State.
