Delta Gov Oborevwori Defends Defection to APC, Says PDP Can’t Win 2027

Friday May 16, 2025 |

Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has explained that his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not an attempt to destroy the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but a strategic move to secure the future of the state.

Speaking through the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, during a press briefing on Thursday, May 15, in Asaba, the governor said the shift was driven by the need for progress.

“Our desire is not to kill PDP but to move Delta forward, and so we changed our driving pattern,” Oborevwori said.

He added that the decision followed a careful assessment of the PDP’s chances in the next election cycle.

“It was obvious that PDP won’t make headway in the forthcoming 2027 election, and so [there was] need to move to APC,” he said.

Oborevwori, along with former PDP running mate Ifeanyi Okowa and other party chieftains, recently announced their move to the APC.

Highlighting his administration’s achievements, the governor said his team had made major strides in infrastructure development over the last two years.

“In almost two years, we can see very bold and remarkable achievements by Governor Oborevwori and his team,” Aniagwu said.

“We have provided roads in various communities, reducing travel time from Asaba to Ughelli to just one hour and forty-five minutes.”

Responding to critics, Oborevwori dismissed claims that his government was losing direction.

“Anyone suggesting that the administration is losing grip is far from the truth,” he said. “We remain committed to delivering results.”