If I Won In 2023, 2027 Will Be Easier –Oborevwori

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has boasted that if he could win governorship election in 2023 when he was not a governor, the 2027 election will be an easy ride for him.

The governor stated weekend during the inauguration of the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko Kingdom and other network of roads in Asaba, both in Oshimili South local government area.

He declared that Delta has effectively become a no-go area for opposition political parties due to the visible achievements of his administration across the state.

Speaking at the ceremony, elated Oborevwori said the extensive infrastructure development under his administration had strengthened public confidence in government and positioned the state for continued political dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“When I contested the 2023 election, I won in 21 out of the 25 local government areas even when I was not yet a 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 said his APC – led administration remained committed to delivering impactful projects that directly improve the lives of the people, adding that the road projects commissioned were strategic in boosting economic activities and improving connectivity between communities.

He recalled that in the past, the terrain around Oko was extremely difficult, especially during the rainy season, making it almost impossible for farmers to transport their produce to markets.

According to him, many farmers were forced to travel through neighbouring Anambra state to sell their produce, often disposing them at giveaway prices because of the difficulties involved in transporting them back.

Speaking during the inauguration, the director-general of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA), Mr Patrick Ukah, said residents of the Delta State Capital Territory witnessed another milestone in infrastructural development and enhanced connectivity for residents.

He described the project as a major step toward improving transportation and opening up more communities within the capital city for development, noting that the completion of the road network would ease traffic movement, boost economic activities and improve the overall living conditions of residents in the benefiting communities.

He also highlighted the progress made so far in infrastructure development within the capital territory, revealing that over 70 kilometres of roads have been completed and are ongoing across the capital territory.

According to him, about 50 kilometres of the roads were executed directly by the agency, alongside more than 20 kilometres of drainage construction aimed at addressing flooding challenges and improving the environment.

Ukah further disclosed that the long-awaited Asagba Road project in Asaba has been approved by the governor, assuring residents that construction work on the road will commence soon.