Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his immediate predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa, and all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made on Wednesday in Asaba, the Delta State capital, by Senator James Manager, shortly after a meeting at the Government House that lasted over six hours.
Senator Manager stated: “All PDP members in the state—including the Governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker of the House, the state party chairman, all local government chairmen, and others—have agreed to join the APC.
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“We cannot continue to remain on a sinking ship.”
The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Aniagwu Charles, officially confirmed the Governor’s defection, along with the collective decision of PDP leaders and stakeholders in the state to align with the APC.
“There is a need for us to reassess our approach,” Aniagwu remarked. “In doing so, we felt it was imperative to take a decision that would further consolidate development in our state, uphold the rule of law, strengthen security, and enhance the welfare of our people. We must ensure that progress in Delta is not derailed.”
He continued: “In reaching that decision, we recognised that departing from the PDP was essential in order to collaborate more effectively and build a Delta State that every citizen can be proud of. We believe the current state of the PDP is comparable to a palm wine that has lost its flavour—prompting the need to switch drinking parties.”
Charles added that the decision was unanimously reached by party leaders and stakeholders, and indicated that a formal public announcement would soon follow.
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“By the grace of God, come Monday, we shall make a major declaration confirming our move to the APC,” he said.
This development marks a significant turning point in Delta State’s political landscape, signalling a broader realignment that could redefine party dominance in Nigeria’s South-South region.
