Delta and Akwa Ibom Governors Back Tinubu reelection

Governors of Delta and Akwa Ibom states have declared their full support for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid, framing it as a critical political mission for their states and the nation. The governors, Sheriff Oborevwori and Umo Eno, made their positions clear in separate television interviews, arguing that federal economic reforms have directly enabled significant development projects and improved state finances.

Governor Oborevwori of Delta State stated that securing a second term for President Tinubu is his foremost political project, describing it as bigger than any other objective. He said his own reelection as governor is already settled, allowing him to focus entirely on delivering victory for the president. Oborevwori cited the president’s marriage to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who is from the Itsekiri area of Delta State, as a powerful connection. He characterized the upcoming election as a family affair and suggested it would be wrong for residents to vote against an in-law.

Oborevwori expressed confidence that the voting pattern from the 2023 presidential election, which saw Labour Party candidate Peter Obi win Delta State, would not be repeated. He attributed...