Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has declared that it would be “evil” for residents of the state to vote against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, pointing to the president’s family connection with Delta.
Speaking on Arise Television on Tuesday, Oborevwori maintained that Tinubu enjoys a special relationship with the state through First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, whose ancestral roots are linked to Delta.
The governor argued that among the politicians expected to contest the presidency in 2027, Tinubu is the only major contender with such a direct connection to the state, describing the election as a matter that should be viewed from a family perspective.
“The man is an in-law here, and it would be evil to vote against your in-law. It’s a family affair. In the South-South, the people in Delta are saying this is their own,” Oborevwori said.
He further asserted that the First Lady’s influence has helped strengthen support for the president across the state, particularly within the Itsekiri community, while noting that political loyalties are increasingly being shaped by ethnic and family ties.
“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 added.
Oborevwori also credited the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms for boosting state revenues, saying the policies have enabled his government to execute projects across Delta State.
“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.
The governor’s comments come several months after Oluremi Tinubu received a traditional title in the Warri Kingdom during a ceremony held in February 2026, a development many observers viewed as further strengthening the presidency’s cultural ties with parts of Delta State.
His remarks are likely to generate discussions ahead of the 2027 general election, especially regarding the influence of ethnic identity and family relationships on voting decisions.
