- Defection: Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Confusion in PDP: The PDP’s national leadership is reportedly in confusion following the defection, with members of the National Working Committee, National Executive Committee, and Board of Trustees divided over the increasing pro-Tinubu stance of some PDP governors.
- Possible More Defections: A PDP NWC member hinted that two more governors might defect to APC in the coming months, citing advanced talks.
- Governors’ Forum: The PDP Governors’ Forum has been unwilling to support certain party members due to their pro-Tinubu stance, with Akwa-Ibom State Governor Umo Eno openly endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
The defection of Governor Oborevwori and his predecessor Okowa has been hailed by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), who noted that the development marks a political turning point for Delta State. The PDP’s confusion and potential further defections may have significant implications for the party’s strength and unity ahead of future elections.
