Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has declared that civil servants receiving 13th-month salaries must support the ruling party in 2027.
He stated that workers benefiting from his administration’s welfare policies cannot vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Oborevwori made the remarks in Asaba during the inauguration of the state APC Campaign Council.
Furthermore, he officially unveiled “MORE Plus” as the official theme for his re-election campaign strategy.
Consequently, his comments have sparked heated political debate over civil service neutrality and election campaign tactics.
2027: You Can’t Collect 13th Month Salary and Vote Against APC — Gov Oborevwori Tells Workers in Asaba Speech
The governor emphasized that double salary payments in December serve as clear proof of government commitment.
Double Pay: Oborevwori explained that workers will receive twice their standard monthly pay during the festive season.
Welfare Coverage: The financial bonus applies to civil servants, public workers, and political appointees across Delta State.
Worker Obligations: The governor insisted that civil servants have a duty to support the administration that improved their livelihoods.
Furthermore, he urged council members to take President Bola Tinubu’s national message directly to grassroots voters.
Campaign Council Urged to Mobilize Voters Across Wards
Shifting to party organization, Oborevwori called on campaign leaders to show discipline, unity, and total commitment.
He tasked council members with highlighting key accomplishments under his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda across all communities.
“We must showcase our major achievements in roads, schools, hospitals, and youth empowerment programs,” Oborevwori stated.
Meanwhile, political opposition groups have criticized the governor’s statement, describing it as an attempt to coerce civil servants.
Finally, the APC campaign leadership vowed to sustain intensive voter mobilization efforts across all polling units.
