Oborevwori: Tinubu’s Re-election My Number One Project

Governors Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State have publicly declared their strong support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election, presenting his reforms as a catalyst for increased state revenues and development.

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So on the issue of the contest, governorship is not an issue. It’s not an issue. We talk about how to deliver, Mr. President, my president, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is my number one project.

Speaking separately on ARISE Television, both governors expressed confidence in Tinubu's suitability for a second term, emphasizing the tangible positive impacts of federal reforms on their states' finances. Governor Oborevwori went as far as to state that securing Tinubu's victory is his "number one project," even surpassing his own re-election concerns.

Oborevwori highlighted President Tinubu's familial connection to Delta State, as his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, is from the Itsekiri ethnic group. He argued that re-electing Tinubu would strengthen Delta State's influence at the national level, potentially leading to greater opportunities for appointments and federal patronage. "So, it's a family affair," Oborevwori stated, suggesting that voting against Tinubu would be illogical given this connection.

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This is so that the burden I’m carrying will be light for me because I’m carrying a lot of burden as a governor. People are depending on the state. So that by the time we deliver, we’re able to at least export some people to the national level. So that I will have a voice.

The Delta State governor also predicted a shift in voting patterns from the 2023 election, where the Labour Party's Peter Obi performed strongly in the state. Oborevwori asserted that his administration has successfully fostered unity across ethnic and religious lines, positioning the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) favorably for the upcoming election.

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Among the candidates that have emerged, he (Tinubu) is the only one that has affiliation to Delta State. Because Deltans are wise now. The man is an in-law here. So, you need to be evil to vote against your in-law. So, it’s a family affair