Delta State witnessed a major political shake-up on Wednesday as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development, which followed a high-level meeting at the Government House in Asaba, was confirmed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon.
In a related move, Senator James Manager announced Okowa’s defection, revealing that the decision came after over six hours of deliberation among top political figures in the state.
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According to Manager, the entire PDP structure in Delta—including the Speaker, the state chairman, and all local government chairmen—has resolved to cross over to the APC.
“We can’t remain in a sinking ship,” Manager declared, signalling the group’s collective loss of confidence in the PDP.
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The switch, sources say, follows weeks of behind-the-scenes consultations and is aimed at repositioning Delta State politically and economically ahead of the 2027 elections.
Governor Oborevwori, who rode to power under the PDP banner in 2023, was welcomed into the APC fold by senior party leaders in what observers have described as a bold, strategic move with significant implications for the national political landscape.
