The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who was the Vice Presidential candidate to Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 elections, have officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The mass defection was announced on Sunday, April 23, in Asaba, the Delta State capital, by Senator James Manager following a high-level meeting at the Government House that lasted over six hours.
Manager disclosed that the entire structure of the PDP in Delta State has collapsed into the APC.
“All PDP members in the state, including the governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker, the state party chairman, all the local government chairmen, and others, have agreed to move to the APC. We cannot continue to be in a sinking boat,” He said.
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, confirmed the move and said it was a strategic decision aimed at securing the state’s political and developmental future.
“There is a need for us to adjust our drinking patterns,” Aniagwu said, using a metaphor to describe the shift.
“Leaving the PDP was necessary to further advance development, strengthen the rule of law, improve security and welfare, and ensure Delta remains on a steady path.”
He likened the PDP to palm wine that had lost its taste, adding, “There was a need for us to change the drinking party.”
According to Aniagwu, the decision was unanimous among party leaders and stakeholders. He also revealed that a formal public declaration would be made soon.
“By the grace of God, on Monday next week, we will be able to make a very big statement confirming our move into the APC,” he said.