As Governor Sheriff Oborevwori marks his second anniversary in office, the mood among critics is far from celebratory. Rights activist and political commentator, Comrade Anthony Asakitikpi, has delivered a stinging assessment of the administration’s performance, awarding it a disappointing 40 out of 100.
“Two years in office and what we see is a government struggling to find its footing despite a significant increase in federal allocations and internally generated revenue,” Asakitikpi stated. “There is no justification for such a low-impact administration when more funds than ever are flowing into the state.”
According to him, the governor’s score reflects widespread disillusionment with governance outcomes, especially in areas such as infrastructure development, social investment, and economic inclusion.
“The people of Delta expected more,” he said. “But what they’ve received is a cocktail of excuses, slow implementation, and misplaced priorities. This 40% score is even generous given the current realities across the state.”
Asakitikpi argued that despite the resources at the state’s disposal, many communities remain underdeveloped, public services are sluggish, and key sectors like education, health, and agriculture have seen little innovation or improvement.
He warned that the state is sliding into “a cycle of unfulfilled promises,” with leadership more focused on image management than real impact.
“What we are seeing is a governance model driven by slogans rather than substance. The people deserve better than half-measures and headline projects with no deep-rooted change,” he said.
In his final remarks, the comrade issued a blunt call to action:
“If this administration does not wake up from its comfort zone, the next evaluation might not even cross the 30% mark. Delta State is not short of resources—it’s short of political will and people-centered leadership.”
