Renowned Niger Delta environmental and human rights activist, Chief Sheriff Mulade, PhD, has implored politicians in the State not to contest against the current governor in the 2027 Governorship election, as Oborevwori has performed extremely well and need to consolidate on the development of the State for the betterment of Deltans.

Mulade made the call while speaking to newsmen in Asaba, the state capital, after the groundbreaking ceremony for the N59.7bn Lagos-Asaba Expressway Flyover at Uromi junction in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, on Monday, January 19, 2026.

The Ijaw leader and development advocate, who is the Ibe Serimowei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, commended the governor for the successful groundbreaking ceremony, and admitted that he was impressed with the performance of the Governor.

"We just witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony for yet another flyover in the state. Only recently, he did that of Ughelli, and today we just witnessed that of Agbor.

"This is going to strengthen economic activities in this area. He should be commended for coming to our rescue," Mulade added.

Speaking further he said, "The Governor has shown that he came prepared for the job of piloting the affairs of our dear state and he has never disappointed us."

Chief Mulade also lauded the Governor for the presentation of 65 SUV cars to Royal Fathers in the state, describing it as a welcome development.

"Gentlemen of the press, I want to also use this medium to thank our Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for the recent presentation of 65 brand new SUVs to traditional rulers across the state.

"He is doing very well and we are proud of him. He values our traditional rulers, who are the custodians of our customs," he said.

"With the unprecedented development we have witnessed in the state, we should encourage him to go for a second term and it is my appeal to our politicians not to distract him by contesting against the governor, who has performed extremely well since he became a governor.

"We are expecting more projects to flag-off across the state, particularly riverine areas this year," he added.

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