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Thousands of indigenes and residents of the Isoko Nation turned out en masse yesterday to reaffirm their help for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori within the 2027 basic election.
The endorsement was reiterated at a grand reception held for Oborevwori and his spouse, Deaconess Tobore, on the Isoko House in Oleh.
At the ceremony, which attracted conventional rulers, political leaders, captains of trade, and distinguished Isoko little kids, the governor was honoured as Orhuerevwo (Developer of Isoko Nation), whereas his spouse was honoured because the Ododo (Beautiful Flower).
The President-General of the Isoko Development Union, Prof. Chris Akpotu, described Oborevwori as a transformative chief, whose administration had intensified infrastructure growth throughout Delta State.
He stated the Isoko folks’s help for the governor’s MORE Agenda additionally mirrored their endorsement of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Akpotu, nevertheless, appealed for the development of the street linking the IDU secretariat to Olomoro and Iwride-Iyede, in addition to the restoration of electrical energy throughout Isoko land.
Governor Oborevwori, whereas responding to the accolades showered on him, described the reception as a homecoming, expressing gratitude for the folks’s continued help and endorsement.
He stated the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Isoko ethnic teams in Delta South had endorsed him and President Tinubu, which, in line with him, is an illustration of rising political unity within the district.
The governor assured the folks of equitable growth, itemizing ongoing and accomplished tasks, together with the Emevor-Orogun Road Phase II and different roads and healthcare and training interventions.
He disclosed that the Trans-Warri Road and its 15 bridges had been accomplished, awaiting inauguration, boasting that his administration had a powerful efficiency file to current to voters, and stated: “We have instruments to campaign. I have what to show. I have report cards.”
On the Oleh-Olomoro-Iwride-Iyede street, he assured the folks that the request would obtain consideration, saying that efforts have been underway to deal with the electrical energy challenges affecting Isoko communities.
He attributed a part of the ability drawback to the vandalism of the Ughelli-Ozoro transmission line, and stated efforts have been underway to revive the broken infrastructure.
The governor additionally warned that the contract for the Ellu-Ovrode-Ofagbe ring street can be revoked if the contractor failed to finish the job within the first quarter of 2027.
He directed contractors dealing with ongoing tasks to speed up work through the dry season, warning that non-performing companies would face sanctions.
Oborevwori urged the Isoko folks to translate their endorsement into votes for Tinubu, himself and all APC candidates within the 2027 elections.
Also, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Maj. Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd.), and the Pere of Akugbene-Mein, HRM Luke S.P. Kalanama VIII, counseled the Isoko Nation for honouring the governor, and referred to as for sustained unity.
Meanwhile, the Odiologbo of Owhe Kingdom, HRM Romanus Inana Okpuzo, reaffirmed the normal rulers’ help. Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Stella Omu, additionally pledged the dedication of Isoko ladies towards securing victory for Tinubu, Oborevwori and different APC candidates in 2027.
