- Registration Issues: Former PDP members who defected to APC with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa are facing challenges registering as APC members.
- Resignation Letters: APC ward leaders are demanding evidence of resignation from the PDP before registering the defectors, which has triggered glitches in the registration process.
- APC Intervention: The state APC has intervened, instructing ward and local government leaders to overlook the non-presentation of resignation letters.
- PDP’s Response: Meanwhile, PDP members who remained loyal to the party are vowing to rebuild the party.
The defection of former PDP members to APC has been marred by controversy, with some defectors unwilling to resign their membership formally. The APC’s registration process has been affected, with ward leaders demanding resignation letters from the PDP before registering the new members. However, the state APC has stepped in to resolve the issue, instructing its leaders to register the defectors without precondition.
The development has also highlighted the challenges of integrating new members into a party, particularly when there are lingering tensions between old and new members. While the APC is working to ensure a smooth transition, the PDP is regrouping and vowing to rebuild the party. The outcome of these developments will likely have implications for the political landscape in Delta State.
