The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the state has effectively become a no-go area for opposition political parties, citing the visible infrastructure development delivered by his administration across the state.
The governor made the remark on Friday February 6, 2026, while inaugurating the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road and other network of roads in Oko Kingdom and Asaba, both in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State.
Oborevwori said the level of development recorded under his administration had strengthened public confidence in government and positioned the state firmly ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“When I contested the 2023 election, I won in 21 out of the 25 local government areas even when I was not yet governor. With the level of development and projects we have delivered in almost three years, Delta State has become a no-go area for other political parties,” he said.
The governor explained that the newly commissioned road would significantly improve transportation for farmers and residents of the area, enabling them to move farm produce to markets more easily and improve their livelihoods.
He noted that in the past, farmers in the Oko axis often faced severe difficulties transporting produce, sometimes resorting to neighbouring Anambra State markets due to poor road access.
Oborevwori further announced the approval of Phase Two of the Oko road project at a cost of ₦16.9 billion, with the contractor expected to complete the work within 24 months.
He expressed optimism that the project would be delivered ahead of schedule.
Highlighting the broader infrastructure push of his administration, the governor described the period as a “harvest of projects,” noting that several developments had recently been completed across the state.
He listed projects including facilities at the University of Delta, Agbor, and Southern Delta University, Ozoro, among others.
“As I always say, we are working. When you come to Delta State, you will see the evidence. Governance is about performance, and the people can clearly see our report card,” Oborevwori said.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, explained that the Oko road was constructed above the flood level recorded during the 2012 Nigeria floods to prevent future disruptions.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Patrick Ukah, disclosed that over 70 kilometres of roads had been completed or were ongoing within the capital territory, alongside more than 20 kilometres of drainage projects.
Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Area, Kelvin Ezenyili, commended the governor for what he described as transformational infrastructure development that would stimulate economic activities and improve the livelihoods of residents.
On behalf of the host communities, Palace Secretary to the Asagba of Asaba, Chief Patrick Ndili, and the Akor of Oko Kingdom, HRH Osita I, expressed appreciation to the governor, describing the project as a long-awaited intervention that would open up the community for greater economic development.
They also pledged the continued support of the people of Oshimili South for the governor’s administration and the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
