Voting Against Tinubu in 2027 Would Be “Evil” — Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has stirred political conversations after declaring that it would be “evil” for the people of Delta State to vote against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, the Delta State governor said President Tinubu shares strong family and cultural ties with the state through the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, whom he described as having ancestral roots in Delta.

Oborevwori argued that among the likely contenders for the 2027 presidential race, Tinubu is uniquely connected to Delta State, making his candidacy more personal for many residents of the South-South state.

“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,” the governor said during the interview.

The governor also claimed that the First Lady’s relationship with the state has strengthened support for the president, particularly among the Itsekiri ethnic group. According to him, political loyalty in Delta is increasingly influenced by cultural identity 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.

Beyond the political and cultural connection, Oborevwori also defended the economic policies introduced by the Tinubu administration, insisting that ongoing reforms have positively impacted state finances.

According to the governor, the increase in revenue available to states has helped his administration execute projects and improve development efforts 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 stated.

The comments come months after First Lady Oluremi Tinubu received a traditional title in the Warri Kingdom during a ceremony held in February 2026, a move widely viewed by political observers as strengthening the presidency’s cultural and political ties within Delta State.

Oborevwori’s remarks have since generated reactions online, with supporters and critics debating the role of ethnic identity, political loyalty, and governance performance ahead of the 2027 general elections.