Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has clarified that his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was not intended to kill the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but rather to ensure the progress of Delta State.
Speaking through the state’s Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, at a press briefing in Asaba on Thursday, Governor Oborevwori explained that the move was a strategic alignment to advance development in the state.
He stressed that the PDP was unlikely to make any significant headway in the 2027 elections, which prompted the decision to align with the APC.
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“Our desire is not to kill PDP but to move Delta forward, and so we changed our driving pattern. It was obvious that PDP won’t make headway in the forthcoming 2027 election, and so there was need to move to APC,” he said.
Oborevwori highlighted the achievements of his administration over nearly two years, emphasizing infrastructural development such as the construction and rehabilitation of roads that have reduced travel time between key locations in the state.
“In almost two years, we can see very bold and remarkable achievements by Governor Oborevwori and his team. We have provided roads in various communities, reducing travel time from Asaba to Ughelli to just one hour and forty-five minutes,” the commissioner noted.
Addressing critics who doubt the government’s ability to deliver on its promises, Oborevwori dismissed such claims as unfounded, affirming, “Anyone suggesting that the administration is losing grip is far from the truth. We remain committed to delivering results.”
The governor’s defection alongside former PDP running mate Ifeanyi Okowa and other party chieftains marks a significant political shift in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
