2027: Oborevwori banks on 13th-month pay to win workers’ support

Author: Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko AkuophaPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Nigeria
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2027: Oborevwori banks on 13th-month pay to win workers’ support

In Asaba, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori tied a 13th-month salary payment to civil servants’ support for the APC in the 2027 general elections, saying they had no choice but to vote for the party. He said workers, public servants and political appointees would receive double their regular salary in December. At the inauguration of the APC campaign council, he unveiled “MORE Plus” as his re-election campaign theme and urged members to mobilise voters for Bola Tinubu, himself and other party candidates. Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and former governor Ifeanyi Okowa also urged the party to promote its record and persuade voters.

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