Sheriff Oborevwori, the current governor of Delta State, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress.
His defection was confirmed during a press event attended by senior political figures including Senator Ebiowou Manager and Commissioner for Information Aniagwu Charles, who hinted at its potential implications for the 2027 elections.
Party-hopping by governors isn’t new in Nigerian politics. Over time, many have changed affiliations mid-term, driven by shifting alliances and personal ambitions. Oborevwori, who was elected under the PDP in 2023, now joins a growing list of state leaders who’ve made similar political moves.
In Sokoto, for instance, Aminu Tambuwal moved from the PDP to the APC while serving as Speaker, only to return to the PDP as governor in 2018. His predecessors, Attahiru Bafarawa and Aliyu Wamakko, also switched party affiliations while in office.
In Kwara, Abdulfatah Ahmed made headlines with his move from PDP to APC in 2013, only to return to PDP five years later. Similarly, Adamawa’s Boni Haruna and Murtala Nyako both crossed party lines during their time as governors.
Imo’s Ikedi Ohakim and Rochas Okorocha also switched allegiances — the former moving to PDP from PPA, and the latter aligning with the APC after beginning with APGA.
Zamfara has seen its own share of movement too. Mahmuda Shinkafi left the ANPP for PDP, while Bello Matawalle made the reverse move, from PDP to APC.
Other states like Benue, Ondo, Rivers, Cross River, Edo, Kano, Kebbi, and Jigawa have all witnessed similar shifts, reinforcing the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of Nigeria’s political landscape.
