Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said it would be wrong for Deltans to vote against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing the President’s family connection to the state through First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, the governor argued that Tinubu enjoys a unique relationship with Delta State that goes beyond politics and should earn him support from the people.

Tinubu Has Family Ties to Delta, Says Governor

Oborevwori described the President as an in-law to the state and suggested that the relationship should influence voting decisions in 2027.

“The man is an in-law here, and it would be evil to vote against your in-law. It’s a family affair,” the governor said.

He added that many people in the South-South region now regard Tinubu as one of their own because of his connection to the area.

First Lady’s Influence

The governor also linked growing support for the President in Delta State to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s roots and relationship with the people.

“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 stated.

His comments come months after the First Lady received a traditional title in the Warri Kingdom.

In February 2026, Oluremi Tinubu was installed as Utukpa-Oritse, also known as Ugbone, meaning “Light of God,” by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III.

Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Oborevwori also defended the economic policies of the Tinubu administration, arguing that federal reforms have increased revenue available to states and supported development projects.

“Sometimes when I commission projects and say we have money, it is because of the reforms. If they were not working, we would not have funds,” he said.

The governor maintained that the impact of the reforms is reflected in the improved financial capacity of state governments to execute projects and meet development goals.