Delta women under the aegis of Unique Ladies for Sheriff on Tuesday endorsed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as sole candidates for the 2027 election, insisting that there is “no vacancy” in Government House, Asaba, and Aso Rock.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will be seeking a second term in office, and the women, with large followership at the grassroots, have declared their total support to return the duo to office unopposed.
The declaration was made during a colourful event held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, with women representatives from all 25 local government areas of Delta State in attendance.
Speaking at the event, the National Coordinator of Unique Ladies for Sheriff, Dame Nkem Patience Okwuofu, in her keynote address themed “Touching the Grassroots,” said the gathering marked a defining moment for Delta women to reaffirm their support for Governor Oborevwori’s leadership and the MORE Agenda.
“We are reaching out to young girls, farmers, artisans, and businesswomen — the true heartbeat of Delta State. We must continue to communicate the governor’s development strides and strengthen our grassroots structures,” she said.
She also stated that “empowered women empower communities.”
Okwuofu appreciated Governor Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, for their commitment to inclusive governance and grassroots development. She urged the women to key into government programmes, participate actively in voter enlightenment, and promote community development initiatives.
In her remarks, the Wife of the Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, represented by the wife of the Chief of Staff, Mrs. Ewoma Erijo, commended the unity among the women and assured them of continued support from the First Lady’s office.
The Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, in his goodwill message, commended the women for their strong presence and active political engagement.
“Let every woman be a virtue in her community. Participate fully in the programmes of government and ensure that interventions are channeled to the right quarters,” he said.
Funkekeme thanked the women for their continued support for Governor Oborevwori and emphasized the importance of women’s roles in advancing government initiatives at the grassroots.
In his goodwill message, Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, reaffirmed the women’s position, citing the governor’s achievements in prudent management and economic stability.
“Delta State remains one of the richest states in Nigeria. Salaries are paid promptly, and the government has implemented its budget without borrowing. Julius Berger’s presence in Delta is proof that we have a governor who delivers,” he said.
He described Governor Oborevwori as “the best man for the job,” assuring that the administration would continue to deliver dividends of democracy to Deltans.
Representing the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, congratulated the women for their strong mobilisation, emphasizing that women’s participation would be decisive in ensuring electoral success in 2027.
“Once the women are with you, success is guaranteed. Go into your communities and campaign with all you have. We will campaign with projects, and with your support, 2027 will be a success,” he said.
A motion of confidence was moved by Princess Pat, reaffirming the group’s support for both President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori.
“By virtue of what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori have achieved, we, the Unique Ladies for Sheriff, pass a vote of confidence on them. Come 2027, both leaders will return unopposed,” she declared.
The motion was seconded by Irene Imilar, who echoed the group’s confidence in the leadership of both men to continue steering the nation and state toward progress.
The forum also received a cash donation to support grassroots activities of rural women. In solidarity, the women pledged to sustain grassroots mobilisation and campaign vigorously for the reelection of both leaders ahead of the 2027 polls.
