Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has replied former Ethiope West Local Government Chairman and All Progressives Congress chieftain, Chief Wilson Omene for saying the ongoing multibillion-naira flyover projects in Warri and Effurun as ill-informed and misleading, reportsBusiness TodayNG.
Oborevwori defended his administration’s plan over the ongoing flyover projects and road expansion were strategic interventions aimed at decongesting traffic in Warri and Effurun
The governor stated this through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon.
“The flyovers, road expansions and sleepway interchange are not cosmetic.
They are long-term investments in urban mobility, ease of doing business, and economic growth.
“These are gateway cities connecting the ports, industries, and the hinterland. The projects are unlocking commercial potential and creating an enabling environment for further private-sector participation. Perhaps, Chief Wilson Omene may have to check the meaning of enabling business environment,” Oborevwori said in the statement issued by his CPS.
According to the governor, the Warri-Effurun corridor served a fast-growing population and played a pivotal role in Delta’s economy, stating that only those out of tune with modern urban planning would fail to grasp the significance of the projects.
Responding to Omene’s claim that such funds should have been channelled into building industries in Delta Central, the governor labelled the argument as narrow-minded and sectional.
“Delta State is bigger than any single senatorial district. The M.O.R.E agenda—Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security—is being implemented equitably across Delta North, Delta Central, and Delta South. No part of the state has been left behind,” the statement read.
On the governor’s defection to the APC, Ahon said the decision followed wide consultations with political leaders and stakeholders across Delta and was geared towards attracting federal support and deepening development.
“Governor Oborevwori’s alignment with the APC was not for personal benefit but to synergise with the Federal Government in delivering more dividends of democracy to Deltans.
“Chief Wilson Omene is merely acting out a script written by those who view the governor’s move as a threat to their political interests,” the statement added.
Ahon urged Omene and other critics to embrace constructive engagement rooted in facts, rather than divisive commentary and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to inclusive growth and lasting infrastructure.
“Constructive criticism is welcome, but it must be rooted in facts and guided by a sincere desire to move Delta State forward,” the governor said.
