Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the immediate past governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and all members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State have defected to the All Progressives Congress.
The announcement came on Wednesday after a closed-door meeting held at the Government House in Asaba.
According to sources close to the development, the decision followed “extensive consultations with political stakeholders” and was said to be made in the interest of the state’s long-term growth and development.
Governor Oborevwori, who was elected on the PDP platform in 2023, was officially received into the APC by senior party officials.
Political observers have described the move as a major realignment that could reshape the political landscape of Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
While Governor Oborevwori has yet to make a public statement on the defection, sources say further details on the rationale behind the move may emerge in the coming days.
