‘We Don’t Need to Buy Votes’: Oborevwori Declares as APC Intensifies 2027 Campaign in Delta

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not need to buy votes to win the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party’s strength lies in its grassroots support and growing acceptance among the people.

Oborevwori made the declaration on Wednesday during the APC Local Government-by-Local Government campaign rally at Akwukwu-Igbo, headquarters of Oshimili North Local Government Area, where he expressed confidence that the area would sustain its electoral support for the party in 2027.

“How can we buy votes when we have the votes? Do you buy what you already have? It is those who do not have the people that will resort to such practices,” the governor said.

He urged party supporters to convert their enthusiasm into massive votes for APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.

The governor recalled that Oshimili North recorded the highest number of votes in Delta State during the last election, expressing optimism that the local government would consolidate its position in 2027.

Oborevwori Promises More Projects, Credits Tinubu’s Reforms

Describing the rally as an opportunity to celebrate his administration’s achievements and appreciate the support of the people, Oborevwori assured residents that more development projects would be delivered in the area.

“Sometimes, when I look at the projects we have done here, it is amazing, and I am happy. I want to assure you that we are going to do more,” he said.

The governor attributed the improved capacity of state governments to execute development projects to the economic and fiscal reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to him, increased revenue accruing to the state had enabled his administration to undertake more projects and approve a 13th-month salary for state workers.

“The money is coming from somewhere. The reform is working,” he said.

He consequently urged Deltans to support Tinubu’s re-election bid, arguing that continued support would sustain the reforms and development initiatives.

Governor Lists 54 Completed Roads in Oshimili South

At the campaign rally in Asaba, headquarters of Oshimili South Local Government Area, Oborevwori disclosed that his administration had completed 54 roads in the local government, alongside interventions in stormwater management.

He said he preferred to allow the projects executed by his administration to speak for themselves rather than engage in political boasting.

“I don’t like talking about what I have done,” he said, challenging residents to assess his administration based on visible projects and their impact on communities.

Onyeme Seeks ‘Five Over Five’ Victory for APC

Also speaking at the Oshimili South rally, Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, urged residents to identify with the APC and support its candidates, stressing the importance of unity and collective commitment to the party’s success.

Emphasising his personal connection with the people of Asaba, Onyeme appealed to residents not to turn their backs on one of their own.

He called for an overwhelming victory for all APC candidates in the 2027 elections under the party’s “five over five” campaign slogan.

James Manager, Arenyeka Mobilise Support for APC Candidates

The Director-General of the Delta State APC Campaign Council, Senator James Manager, described President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the APC candidate for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, as experienced politicians whose records of public service demonstrated their capacity for leadership.

Manager urged voters to assess the candidates based on their records, achievements and programmes rather than political sentiments.

He also commended Oborevwori for the infrastructure development taking place across Delta State.

Meanwhile, the state APC Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, presented party flags to the APC candidates for Oshimili North and Oshimili South constituencies in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Innocent Esewezie and Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, respectively.

Arenyeka charged party leaders and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.