The ‘In-Law’ Factor: Why Governor Oborevwori is Betting Big on Tinubu for 2027

..No longer owing contractors, credits Tinubu’s reforms for Delta’s cash flow

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has announced that securing a second term for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is his primary political objective.

BIGPEN NIGERIA (https://bigpenngr.com) reports the governor is betting big on Tinubu’s re-election despite recent political realignments in the state that saw former Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei (Esq.) dumping the APC for NDC.

Speaking during an exclusive interview on ARISE News, Governor Oborevwori pledged his full commitment to rallying support for the President.

He explained that a successful 2027 re-election for Tinubu would ultimately reduce the governance burdens currently faced by state executives.

The Governor emphasized that another term for the President would yield significant developmental rewards for both Delta State and Nigeria as a whole.

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“I am actively advocating for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election; it is my foremost project,” Oborevwori stated.

“This initiative takes precedence over all others because its success directly translates to greater achievements for our citizens.”

The Governor credited the Federal Government’s ongoing economic reforms with boosting state revenues, which has enabled his administration to launch and complete various infrastructural projects across Delta State.

He revealed that the state is currently enjoying unprecedented financial health, allowing the government to pay contractors promptly without waiting for federal allocation cycles.

“For the first time in our history, Delta State is not indebted to contractors,” Oborevwori remarked.

“We do not delay payments until federal allocations arrive. Once a project is certified, payment is made. We mobilize contractors with a 40 percent upfront payment and sustain funding as the work progresses.”

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He maintained that this robust financial positioning is a direct benefit of the economic policies introduced by the Tinubu administration, adding,

“The increased revenue flowing to the states is proof that these reforms are working effectively, allowing us to meet our financial obligations and drive development.”

Addressing the state’s shifting political landscape, Governor Oborevwori expressed strong confidence in the fortunes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, describing the recent mass defection of political stakeholders from the PDP to the APC as a strategic “political tsunami.”

He noted that the move followed extensive consultations with party leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures, and non-indigenes.

“Our transition to the APC was a unanimous, collective decision, which is why it was so impactful. We moved as a united front, and those who made the switch are fully prepared to defend the party’s interests,” he said.

The Governor also highlighted President Tinubu’s deep-rooted connection to Delta State, pointing out familial ties that resonate with the local electorate.

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He noted that First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s heritage connects with the Itsekiri people, while the Urhobo population remains aligned with the current administration.

Dismissing threats from opposition parties, Oborevwori concluded that his administration’s extensive track record of project execution would secure a decisive victory for the APC and President Tinubu in 2027.