Daily Justice

Asaba, 23 April 2025 – In a dramatic shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, which has sent shockwaves through the state’s political circles, was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday evening.

Governor Oborevwori, who secured victory in the 2023 gubernatorial election under the PDP banner, was warmly received by senior APC leaders in what analysts are calling a calculated move ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defection marks a significant realignment in Delta State’s political dynamics, with potential implications for both state and national politics.

While the governor has yet to issue a formal statement detailing his reasons for the switch, sources close to the Government House suggest that strategic positioning and alignment with national power structures played a key role in his decision. The move is expected to bolster the APC’s influence in the South-South region, where the PDP has historically held sway.

Political observers are now speculating on the ripple effects of Oborevwori’s defection, particularly on party loyalists and the PDP’s prospects in Delta State. As the 2027 elections loom, all eyes will be on how this high-profile defection reshapes the state’s political future.

Source: Arise News