The battle for the 2027 Delta State governorship seat has ignited a war of words between former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the incumbent Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The two political heavyweights have locked horns over claims of government neglect and contrasting visions for the state’s future.
During a high-profile visit to Bomadi and Burutu local government areas, Omo-Agege launched a scathing attack on the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing them of abandoning key regions of the state for over 25 years. He painted a grim picture of underdevelopment, fueling speculations about his political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.
But Governor Oborevwori wasted no time in hitting back. In a fiery response through the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, the governor dismissed Omo-Agege’s claims as baseless, labeling him an idle politician attempting to distort reality.
“We will not allow political jobbers to paint false pictures of Delta’s progress. Our administration is responding to critics with action, not empty words,” Aniagwu declared at a press conference in Asaba.
He went further to outline key infrastructural projects across the state, emphasizing that development is ongoing in all three senatorial districts. “Isoko South and North are witnessing massive road constructions. Southern Delta University in Ozoro is expanding with state-of-the-art structures. The Ughelli-Asaba expressway is receiving serious attention, and in Patani, major road and water projects are ongoing,” Aniagwu stated.
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Taking a direct swipe at Omo-Agege, Aniagwu reminded the former lawmaker of his past role as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), suggesting that his criticisms were a self-indictment of his tenure.
“When he says nothing is happening in Delta, has he forgotten that he was once in government? By his own logic, he is scoring himself a failure,” Aniagwu fired back. “We have left that era of stagnation. This is a new Delta where work speaks for itself.”
With tensions rising, the political battlefield in Delta State is heating up, and the war of words between Omo-Agege and Oborevwori is just a glimpse of the fierce contest ahead of 2027.
