Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged residents of the state to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, arguing that voting against the president would amount to an "evil" act due to his familial ties to the state.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Oborevwori described the 2027 presidential election as a "family affair," citing the connection between Delta State and the president through First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who hails from the Itsekiri ethnic group.

According to the governor, President Tinubu is the only likely presidential candidate with a direct affiliation to Delta State, making him a natural choice for voters in the region.

“Among the candidates that emerged, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only one that has an affiliation to Delta State. The man is an in-law here, and it would be evil to vote against your in-law. It’s a family affair,” Oborevwori said.

The governor further stated that many residents of the South-South region, particularly in Delta State, now view Tinubu as one of their own because of the First Lady's roots in the state.

He argued that previous political choices had left some voters disappointed and suggested that support for the president would be stronger in future elections.

“In the South-South, the people in Delta are saying this is their own. They were deceived before. Now they can’t. 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 added.

Oborevwori's comments come amid growing political discussions ahead of the 2027 general election, as parties and political leaders begin positioning themselves for the next presidential contest.