2027: Aniagwu Says Oborevwori Not Threatening Omo-Agege
By Gilbert Olie
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has dismissed allegations of threats against former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, saying Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is focused on governance and development rather than political violence.
Aniagwu stated this during an interview on ARISE NEWS while reacting to the political disagreements involving Governor Oborevwori and Omo-Agege ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The commissioner said the state government had no interest in threatening or harming any political opponent, stressing that anyone who believes he faces a credible security threat should provide the relevant evidence to security agencies for investigation.
He said the governor respects Omo-Agege as a political leader but rejected allegations linking the administration to any threat against him.
Aniagwu also said the political contest should be based on issues, programmes and verifiable records rather than allegations.
According to him, the Oborevwori administration would present its record of infrastructure development, workers’ welfare, healthcare, education, empowerment and other programmes to the electorate ahead of 2027.
The commissioner further pointed to ongoing road construction in Omo-Agege’s home area as an indication that government projects were not being determined by political affiliation.
He cited the 15.7-kilometre Emevor–Orogun Road, saying more than eight kilometres had already been completed under the first two phases, while work on the third phase was progressing.
Aniagwu also dismissed suggestions that Delta State was engulfed in widespread political instability, describing recent confrontations between rival political groups as isolated clashes and saying security agencies had been directed to protect citizens and political actors irrespective of party affiliation.
The development comes amid increasing political activity in Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections, with Oborevwori seeking another term as governor and Omo-Agege pursuing the Delta Central Senatorial seat.
Aniagwu maintained that the administration would continue to focus on its development agenda and allow its record to form the basis of its engagement with voters.
