2027: Is Delta Governor Decamping from PDP to APC? Ally Speaks Out

• Delta state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that he had no plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stressing that his covenant to do more for Deltans stands
• The governor spoke through the state commissioner for works (rural roads) and public information, Charles Aniagwu, at a broadcast interview monitored by Legit.ng
• Aniagwu said those peddling the rumours that Governor Oborevwori wants to move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) were only wishing that he come to swell up their ranks

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance in Nigeria.

Asaba, Delta state - Ahead of the 2027 election, Charles Aniagwu, the Delta state commissioner for works (rural roads and public information), has debunked reports of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's possible exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to Aniagwu, the rumours that the governor is joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) soon are “wishful thinking”.

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The government official said in an interview with Arise News on Friday, January 17:

“For us in Delta state, the PDP is heavily pronounced and profound in our blood stream. Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is not only a proud member of the PDP but a leader, and a performing governor who can be regarded as poster governor for the PDP. Gov. Oborevwori is not in the business of jumping ship.”

Aniagwu added:

“Apart from that, I am also happy that even following your recognition and by way of nomination as among those who are performing, that Oborevwori is trying to let Nigerians know that the PDP have the strength to deliver, even as we continue to cooperate with the president of Nigeria, because at the moment he does not have any opponent as a president.

“When the governor declared that he needed to support the president, even as they support the governor for the purpose of bringing good governance, it was in the spirit of patriotism not on the platform of looking for where to jump to."

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Prominent PDP lawmakers defect to APC

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the APC secured an additional seat in the house of representatives following the defection of Abubakar Gumi from the PDP.

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the news during a plenary session, reading Gumi’s defection letter on the House floor.

Gumi, who represents the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara state, cited the ongoing crisis within the PDP ranks in his constituency as the reason for changing party.

Source: Legit.ng