A political firestorm is brewing in Delta State as Victor Ojei, former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations, has lashed out at the governor over recent claims that the state is safe for investment.
Governor Oborevwori, during the inauguration of a new Premium Trust Bank branch in Effurun on Monday, boldly declared that Delta State is a secure environment for business and investment.
But in a swift and scathing response on Tuesday, Ojei accused the governor of misleading the public, describing his remarks as “a dangerous lie” in the face of worsening insecurity across the state.
“Stop the lies, Deltans are bleeding!” Ojei said in an explosive interview with South South in Asaba.
“Deltans live in fear, with kidnapping cases skyrocketing across communities in Oshimili North, Ika South, Ika North-East, Aniocha North, Ndokwa, and the Ughelli axis.”
He dismissed the governor’s public relations optics, such as the bank opening in Effurun, as “an insult to the intelligence of our people,” and called out Ossai Ovie Success, for promoting what he termed “a staged illusion of security and prosperity.”
Ojei didn’t stop there. He exposed a series of critical lapses in the state’s security apparatus, alleging:
The abandonment of a state-of-the-art tracking system installed by former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.
Complete breakdown of communication equipment at the Delta State Police Command, which, according to him, could not even secure N400,000 to fix a crucial radio system for nearly a week.
Failure to deploy AI-powered CCTV monitoring systems, leaving key regions vulnerable.
Neglect and underfunding of the Delta Trust Fund, despite the state’s hefty monthly security allocations.
“This government cannot boast of a functioning security infrastructure,” Ojei continued.
“How can a government that cannot equip its police with basic communication tools declare the state safe for investors?”
He further questioned the credibility of the governor’s M.O.R.E. Agenda, particularly the “E” which stands for Enhanced Peace and Security.
“There is no peace. Farmers can’t access their lands. Fear has gripped our communities,” Ojei said.
In a stinging political jab, the former aide warned that the people of Delta State will remember this betrayal in 2027:
“They sold Delta State to the APC because of the miscalculations of two men who think they have pocketed us all. But 2027 is coming, Deltans will microwave their betrayal at the ballot box and serve it hot to them.”
As reactions continue to pour in, many are questioning whether Governor Oborevwori’s public assurance is rooted in fact, or simply a fragile PR front as insecurity deepens in the state.
Meanwhile, at a press conference in Asaba on Thursday, May 15, 2025, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori stated that his administration has taken proactive measures to address insecurity across the state.
Speaking through the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, who was joined by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori emphasized the government’s commitment to security.
“The Inspector General of Police was recently in the state to commission operational vehicles. We’ve also enhanced street lighting in urban centers,” he said.
