DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on political leaders, youths and other stakeholders in Udu Local Government Area to unite behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ensure the party’s victory in the January 16 elections.
Oborevwori, who made the call during the APC campaign rally in Udu, expressed confidence that the party would record an overwhelming victory, saying the unity among political leaders, youths and stakeholders in the area had positioned the party for electoral success.
He declared that Udu, which he said had consistently performed poorly in previous elections, was ready to change the narrative by delivering massive votes for the APC and its candidates.
The governor, who expressed delight at the large turnout of supporters despite the rain, said the development demonstrated the growing acceptance of the APC in the local government area.
“We are very happy to be here today. When you believe in God, things work out well. You can see that the rain has stopped. We prayed, and God answered our prayers. Look at the crowd; people are still here despite the rain. This clearly demonstrates that Udu has accepted the APC,” he said.
Oborevwori said the political atmosphere in Udu had changed, stating that, for the first time, leaders and youths in the area were speaking with one voice and had resolved to work together towards the party’s success.
“Let me assure you that Udu will perform very well this time. The leaders are united, and they have spoken. The youths are united, and they have also spoken. All the stakeholders have agreed that Udu must move in one direction.
“Udu has consistently come last in previous elections, but that will not happen this time. Today’s massive turnout is proof that things are changing,” he added.
The governor urged the people to vote for President Bola Tinubu, Senator Ede Dafinone and other APC candidates, insisting that the area had every reason to support the party at all levels.
He also called on the electorate to reciprocate the developmental efforts of his administration through their votes, listing some projects undertaken in the area, including the Harbour Market, roads within the market, projects in Oleri communities, interventions in the education sector and the road linking Udu Bridge to ECN.
According to him, the projects were evidence of his administration’s commitment to improving the living conditions of the people.
He expressed confidence that the people would reward the government with their votes, stressing that the forthcoming election presented an opportunity for Udu to demonstrate its political strength.
Oborevwori, who cautioned against vote buying, urged the electorate not to mortgage their political future for temporary financial inducements.
He said the people should look beyond monetary offers of N10,000, N20,000, N30,000 and N40,000 and instead support sustainable development and the future of their communities.
“We are committed to delivering meaningful development, not temporary handouts. We want all the votes,” he said.
The governor also appealed for peaceful campaigns and elections, assuring that his party would not encourage violence or political confrontation.
He expressed concern over what he described as attempts by some political actors to create unnecessary tension through their utterances and actions, warning that those seeking to provoke violence would not succeed.
“Anybody who wants to fight us will fail. This campaign will be peaceful. Nobody will die. I believe in God, and we do not want trouble,” he declared.
He further argued that the APC was better positioned to secure victory because of its control of government at both the federal and state levels, urging residents to mobilise support across communities and political structures.
According to him, the party’s connection with the Federal Government, state government, local governments, youths and other segments of society would strengthen its electoral prospects.
The rally also witnessed the return of former member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Honourable Collins Egbetamah, to the APC, a development Oborevwori publicly acknowledged and welcomed.
The governor described his return as a welcome development, expressing happiness over his decision to rejoin the ruling party.
He urged party leaders and supporters to sustain the prevailing unity and mobilise voters across the local government area ahead of the elections.
Governor Oborevwori called for collective support for President Tinubu and the APC, as he expressed confidence in the party’s electoral prospects.
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