DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Christian leaders in the state to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with prayers and mobilise their followers for its victory in next year’s general elections, declaring that his membership of the party obliges him to work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and success of all candidates of the party.
Oborevwori, who attributed his emergence as governor in 2023 to the grace of God and prayers of Christian leaders, appealled to leadership and fathers of faith to continue praying for the country, Tinubu and Delta State Government, saying next year’s elections should not be approached merely from the standpoint of political calculations, as God’s will remained supreme in determining who occupies positions of authority.
Speaking on Wednesday, August 19, when Executive Committee of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Delta State, led by its Chairman, Abos Willie, paid him a special prayer visit at Government House, Asaba, the governor said: “I am an APC man, I must work for my President and I must work for my candidates. I will continue to speak for them.”
He charged the Christian community to extend to Tinubu, the same goodwill and support it had shown him, saying his loyalty to the President was part of his responsibility as a member of the ruling party, adding: “If you love me and you believe I am doing well as Governor, extend that love to Mr. President and to all my candidates. That is the truth.”
Oborevwori appealled to the church to intensify prayers for Tinubu, particularly for wisdom, strength, good health and divine guidance, as he leads the country through ongoing reforms, saying the reforms were beginning to strengthen the financial capacity of governments at the state and local levels, citing improved capacity of local governments to execute developmental projects, including roads and health facilities.
Oborevwori stated: “Before now, to pay salaries was a problem. To construct roads was a problem. Councils could not even execute projects. But now, local governments can do projects because of the reforms are working.”
He said his administration remained focused on delivering infrastructure and other projects across the state, noting that several projects had been completed and others ongoing, as part of efforts to translate increased resources into tangible development.
He stressed the need for responsible political participation by Christians, noting that politics affects every aspect of society and churches should not completely distance themselves from the political process.
He also urged continued prayers for peace and stability in Delta State for the sustenance of the prevailing security situation in the state.
While thanking the PFN executives and other Christian leaders for their support and prayers, Oborevwori assured that his administration remains committed to good governance, development and welfare of the people.
He asked them to sustain their prayers for the state and its leaders, noting: “Pray for Mr. President, pray for the state. Pray for good governance. Pray for peace and unity. I know God will continue to lead us.”
Earlier, the PFN leadership prayed for the governor, his administration, Delta State and Nigeria, seeking divine wisdom, protection, peace and continued progress.
Willie commended Oborevwori for his remarkable achievements in infrastructure, peace and development across the state, saying the Christian body would intensify prayers for the him, his administration and the forthcoming elections, assuring that prayer centres would be established across the state to seek divine intervention for peaceful campaigns and a violence-free electoral process.
Willie said the PFN was particularly impressed by the governor’s ability to manage potentially volatile situations and maintain peace in the state.
