Oborevwori: Deltans Must Back Tinubu in 2027, Voting Against Him Would Be ‘Evil

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called on residents of the state to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing any vote against the president as “evil” because of his family ties to Delta.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Oborevwori said Tinubu is the only likely presidential candidate with a direct connection to the state through First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, whom he described as an in-law to the people of Delta.

“Among the candidates that emerged, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only one that 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,” the governor said.

He added that many residents now view the president as one of their own and are prepared to support him at the polls.

Oborevwori also credited the First Lady with strengthening Tinubu’s political support in Delta State, particularly among the Itsekiri ethnic nationality.

“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 stated.

Defending the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, the governor argued that the policies have significantly improved revenue available to state governments, enabling them to execute more projects.

“The confidence we have is in the people. His reforms and programmes are working very well. Sometimes when I commission projects and tell people we have money, it’s because of the reforms. If they are not working, we won’t get money,” he said.

Oborevwori’s remarks come months after First Lady Oluremi Tinubu was honoured by the Warri Kingdom with the traditional title of Utukpa-Oritse of Warri, also known as Ugbone, meaning “Light of God.” The title was conferred by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, during a ceremony held in Warri in February 2026.