Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that voters in the state are likely to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the president enjoys a special connection with Delta through his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.
Speaking during an interview on ARISE Television, Oborevwori said it would be difficult for many Deltans to vote against the president because of his family ties to the state.
The governor described Tinubu as an “in-law” to Delta State and suggested that supporting him in the next election would be a natural decision for many residents.
“Among the candidates that emerged, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only one who has an affiliation to Delta State. The man is an in-law here, and it would be evil to vote against your in-law. It’s a family affair,” Oborevwori said.
He added that many people in the South-South region, particularly in Delta, now view the president as one of their own and would likely rally behind his re-election bid.
“In the South-South, the people in Delta are saying this is their own. They were deceived before; now they can’t,” he stated.
Oborevwori also highlighted the influence of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, saying her connection to the state has strengthened support for the president among various ethnic groups in Delta.
“The first lady is holding the state strong, and no Itsekiri person will vote against Tinubu. No Urhobo man will because their son is the governor,” he said.
The governor’s remarks come despite the outcome of the 2023 presidential election, where the Labour Party secured victory in Delta State ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Responding to questions about the previous election result, Oborevwori expressed confidence that the political landscape has changed and that voters would align more closely with party interests in the next election cycle.
“This time I have told them not to vote on an individual basis but to vote for the party. I am confident they will vote for the APC,” he added.
The comments are expected to fuel political discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections as parties intensify efforts to build support across key states and regions.
