Delta Governor Jumps Ship: Oborevwori Ditches PDP for APC

 

In a political twist few saw coming, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has officially parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and crossed over to the All Progressives Congress (APC), setting off a ripple effect that may reshape the political map of the South-South.

The defection was sealed during a hush-hush meeting held Wednesday evening at the Government House in Asaba. Sources say the mood was tense but decisive. Later that night, Governor Oborevwori’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the move, calling it the result of “extensive consultations” with key stakeholders and “a bold step in the best interest of Delta’s future.”

Oborevwori, who clinched victory in the 2023 gubernatorial election under the PDP banner, was warmly received by top APC officials—a powerful show of force from the ruling party. This high-level crossover isn’t just political drama; it’s strategic positioning. Observers are already tagging it a masterstroke ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Analysts suggest the move could trigger a domino effect across the South-South region, long considered a PDP stronghold. With Oborevwori now in APC's corner, the balance of power is shifting and fast.