Get Guardian on GoogleDelta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday Took a swipe at opposition parties, challenging their leaders to demonstrate their political strength through open rallies in a direct engagements with the electorate rather than restricting “political gatherings in hotels”.
Oborevwori stated this on Wednesday, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) political rally in Asaba, the State capital.
He argued that political campaigns should provide opportunities for candidates to engage citizens directly, present their programmes and demonstrate their acceptance at the grassroots.
The governor said “all our campaign is done openly hence all of them, the leadership and all the stakeholders, endorsed us. You know when they say this is what they want to do they do it that’s why you see in our campaign they come organic you see it during the campaign.
“But look at our opponents they do their in a hotel. if they want the stadium we’ll give them. Anywhere they want, we give them to Show their strength. I know they don’t have the capacity to win. They don’t have”.
He assured of victory at the pull having completed 34 inherited road projects and commenced construction of 54 additional roads across Asaba, even as he defended his government’s infrastructure record ahead of the 2027 general elections.
While highlighting his administration’s investments in road construction, drainage systems and stormwater management, the governor explained that the projects were part of a broader commitment to improve road connectivity, ease transportation, tackle flooding and enhance the urban environment in Asaba.
According to him, the government recognises the strategic importance of Asaba as the state capital and seat of government, stressing that the city deserves sustained infrastructural development and adequate attention.
The governor, who appeared confident about his administration’s performance, said he preferred to allow residents to assess his government through visible projects rather than repeatedly making claims about achievements.
He maintained that the impact of the ongoing infrastructure projects was already visible across the state capital, adding that his administration remained committed to addressing the challenges confronting residents.
Oborevwori also expressed appreciation to the Asagba of Asaba and other traditional rulers for their support, goodwill and cooperation with his administration.
He commended political leaders and stakeholders across Delta North for their endorsement and commitment to the political direction of the state, describing their support as evidence of confidence in his leadership.
The governor attributed the turnout at his political engagements to the goodwill his administration had earned, insisting that the support was voluntary and not the product of elaborate mobilisation.
