Oborevwori Says Opposition Has No Foothold In Delta

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Friday declared that Delta State had become a “no-go area” for opposition parties, attributing the development to the infrastructure projects delivered by his administration in less than three years.

The governor made the remark while inaugurating the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko Kingdom and a network of roads in Asaba, both located in Oshimili South Local Government Area.

According to a statement issued after the event, Oborevwori said his strong showing in the 2023 election demonstrated the political strength of his administration.

“When I contested the 2023 election, I won in 21 out of the 25 local government areas even when I was not yet governor. With the level of development and projects we have delivered in almost three years, Delta State has become a no-go area for other political parties,” he said.

The governor also announced that the state government had approved the second phase of the Oko road project. The contract was awarded to Setraco Nigeria Limited at a cost of ₦16.9 billion, with a completion timeline of 24 months. He expressed optimism that the contractor would complete the project ahead of schedule.

Oborevwori noted that the newly completed road would significantly improve the livelihoods of farmers in the area. He said poor road conditions previously forced many farmers to travel through Anambra State to sell their produce at lower prices.

“Today, I am happy that we have completed this road. Farmers can now transport their fresh produce easily to markets, increasing their income and improving their standard of living,” he said.

The governor also commissioned the Amaechi Agusi Road and adjoining roads in Asaba, stating that the new drainage system would address the severe erosion and flooding that had long made the area difficult to access.

He highlighted several other recently completed projects across the state, including the Government Technical College in Omadino, as well as new faculty buildings at the University of Delta in Agbor and Southern Delta University in Ozoro. He added that more projects would be commissioned in the coming weeks.

“Governance is about performance, and the people can see our report card clearly,” Oborevwori said, adding that youth and women empowerment programmes under his MORE Agenda would soon be rolled out.

The commissioner for works, Reuben Izeze, explained that the Oko road was constructed above the flood levels recorded during the 2012 Nigeria Floods to prevent future disruptions.

Meanwhile, the director-general of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Patrick Ukah, revealed that more than 70 kilometres of roads had either been completed or were ongoing within the capital territory. He said about 50 kilometres were executed directly by the agency, alongside more than 20 kilometres of drainage works.

Ukah also announced that the Asagba Road project in Asaba had received the governor’s approval and would begin construction soon.

Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Area, Kelvin Ezenyili, described the newly – commissioned roads as transformational, noting that residents had long struggled with poor road access that affected commerce and the transportation of farm produce.