Sheriff Oborevwori, the governor of Delta State, has claimed that the state is already benefiting from his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He clarified that his government no longer struggles to pay salaries or carry out projects because his state has gotten an increase in revenue allocation.
This was said by the governor following Friday night’s APC convention in Eagle Square, Abuja.
He clarified that the necessity to connect Delta State with the federal government, which he claimed has improved access to resources and governance outcomes, was what motivated him to defect to the ruling party.
“I’m glad to be here today,” he remarked. Today, the audacious choice we made on April 28, 2025, is coming to pass. After the 2023 election, I became the first governor to join the APC. We did that in order to establish a connection with the center, which we have already done. My action has been imitated by other state governors as well.
“We are pleased with the choice we made because Mr. President’s programs and initiatives are effective. We are aware of Nigerians’ hardship, and policies are gradually changing.
As you are aware, there wasn’t much money going into the states earlier, and it was challenging to pay salaries. We are able to pay our contractors and salaries these days. For us, a lot of things are working.
“I can assure you that my fellow governors will not go if Mr. President is not doing well. There are currently 31 APC governors. Since 1999, no political party has won 31 governors. It’s the first time.
“The number of people present today demonstrates that Mr. President is brave, focused, and leading us in the right direction. We think Nigerians will repay him by electing him again in 2027.
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