Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), his office announced following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.
In a statement confirming the move, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, explained that Oborevwori’s decision came after “wide consultations with political stakeholders and in the interest of Delta’s long-term development.” No details were disclosed about which stakeholders were involved or the specific development projects under consideration.
Oborevwori, who won the 2023 gubernatorial election on the PDP platform, was formally received into the APC later Wednesday by senior party officials. Party sources say the ceremony was convened at the APC’s South-South zonal headquarters in Asaba, where Oborevwori signed his defection forms and addressed party faithful.
Political analysts suggest the defection represents a strategic realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. By joining the ruling party, Oborevwori may be positioning himself—and Delta State—for greater access to federal resources and influence. Opposition figures, however, warn that such moves could deepen partisan divides and undermine democratic competition in the state.
Looking ahead, the APC is expected to hold a state executive committee meeting in the coming days to integrate Oborevwori into key party structures. The PDP, meanwhile, has yet to issue an official response to the defection, but insiders predict an expedited internal review aimed at shoring up its remaining elected officials in Delta State.
