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The All Progressives Congress in Delta State has officially declared Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the new leader of the party in the state, following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday.

According to the APC, this move aligns with the party’s established tradition where a sitting governor automatically assumes the position of the party leader in the state.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Delta APC Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, the party emphasised that Oborevwori’s leadership is not up for debate.

It stated, “We wish to categorically state that with his entry into the APC, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assumes the position of the leader of the Party in Delta State. This position is not subject to debate or contention.”

The APC also referenced remarks by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima during the defection ceremony, affirming the national leadership’s support for the governor’s new role.

The party described this affirmation as “authoritative, binding and final,” and warned against any internal opposition.

The statement further cautioned that the party would not tolerate actions aimed at undermining Oborevwori’s position, labelling such behavior as “strange, arrogant and reprehensible.”

With his entrant into the APC, Oborevwori displaced a former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who was hitherto the party’s leader in the state.

The APC urged all members and stakeholders to rally behind Oborevwori and unite under his leadership.

“Delta APC is solidly behind His Excellency as our leader, and we recognise no other individual in that role,” the party said.

Meanwhile, on another major political development, the PDP in the Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State has suffered a mass defection, with thousands of members crossing over to the ruling APC.

Okim Sama, widely known as “Cocoa Caterpillar,” led the defectors, citing the dysfunctionality of the PDP and its internal crises as key reasons for their decision to seek refuge in the APC.

Sama stated, “The good works of the current administration, headed by Governor Bassey Otu, and the Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area, Mrs. Mercy Nsor, has played a significant role in our decision to dump the PDP for the APC.”

He emphasised that the decision was driven by the desire to contribute to the development of both the local government and the state at large, adding: “We are determined to contribute our quota in the development of the local government area and the state at large.”

The defectors were warmly received by the Chairman of Ikom LGA, Mrs. Mercy Nsor, who welcomed them on behalf of the state governor and APC leadership.

Nsor assured the new members of equal rights, privileges, and opportunities within the APC, urging them to remain committed to the party’s vision of job creation and improving the lives of the citizens.

She said: “We urge them to remain committed to the affairs of the local government and state to actualise the vision and ideology of the party in job creation and improving the lives of the citizens of the state.”

Source: https://punchng.com/oborevwori-named-delta-apc-leader-as-defections-hit-criver-pdp/#google_vignette

The Governor of a state is always the leader of the party. Irrespective of decamping or not,as the number one citizen. Though it might seems unfair but that's the right thing. Omo Agege should take it easy.

Man with action. He should show Omo Agege how politics is done.

I'm just wondering for Ned now, what is future senate ambition like, considering the fact both him and Okowa are from same senatorial district
Who will flag the ticket for Senate.
I guess that discussion was among the table before Okowa led the defections to APC
BOTH OF THEM HAVE BEEN IN LOGGERHEAD

POLITICS indeed a game of Chess

Ok oo

Arrogant Wike should learn from this.

A Governor should automatically become the Party State leader...


Even Shetima the other day was praising Okowa for not interfering in Sheriff's work despite being the one that out him there.
Udom did not interfere with Eno.
Dickson did not stress Diri.

It all boils down to individuals..

Some are power drunk and extremely desperate for power and authority.

“Sometimes, I struggle to understand Nigerian politicians. The people voted for you, not necessarily because they were in love with your ideas, but because they rejected the other party. Yet, after winning, you turn around and align yourself with the very party the people voted against.

Where is the conscience? Where is the integrity? It makes you wonder—do our politicians truly serve the people or just their own interests?”

All politicians are directionless. Any belle face

Ds politicians no get shame again

Maxymilliano:
“Sometimes, I struggle to understand Nigerian politicians. The people voted for you, not necessarily because they were in love with your ideas, but because they rejected the other party. Yet, after winning, you turn around and align yourself with the very party the people voted against.

Where is the conscience? Where is the integrity? It makes you wonder—do our politicians truly serve the people or just their own interests?”

This shouldn't be the case. One should vote for personality rather than the platform of the candidate. Nigerian political parties have not matured enough to exhibit unique ideologies. It is simply a special purpose vehicle.

Your candidate can port at anytime to sustain his/her political career.

Maxymilliano:
“Sometimes, I struggle to understand Nigerian politicians. The people voted for you, not necessarily because they were in love with your ideas, but because they rejected the other party. Yet, after winning, you turn around and align yourself with the very party the people voted against.

Where is the conscience? Where is the integrity? It makes you wonder—do our politicians truly serve the people or just their own interests?”

do you think that vote counts in Nigeria??

Business is booming

Tinubu spreading PDP legs for final whipping

This Delta governor will now come and told us again to vote for Apc that he called so many bad names ,that the party has no interest of the people at heart,i don’t know why Nigerians are easily showing the whole world how gullible they can be…it’s just too shameful honestly and some fools are supporting it …Nigeria is not ready for progress especially the masses because when they are ready their brain will work well

yinkus6750:
The Governor of a state is always the leader of the party. Irrespective of decamping or not,as the number one citizen. Though it might seems unfair but that's the right thing. Omo Agege should take it easy.

Why was Tinubu called the leader of ACN and APC when he was no longer a governor at the time?

justi40:
I'm just wondering for Ned now, what is future senate ambition like, considering the fact both him and Okowa are from same senatorial district
Who will flag the ticket for Senate.
I guess that discussion was among the table before Okowa led the defections to APC
BOTH OF THEM HAVE BEEN IN LOGGERHEAD

POLITICS indeed a game of Chess

Did Okowa informed you of his senatorial ambition?

Maxymilliano:
“Sometimes, I struggle to understand Nigerian politicians. The people voted for you, not necessarily because they were in love with your ideas, but because they rejected the other party. Yet, after winning, you turn around and align yourself with the very party the people voted against.

Where is the conscience? Where is the integrity? It makes you wonder—do our politicians truly serve the people or just their own interests?”

exactly what Peter Obi did. The people of Anambra voted for him solely because of APGA and Ikemba but the morally bankrupt Obi turned around to defect and betray APGA/ Ikemba. Therefore Obi and the delta Governor are the same. Make no obidient come here come talk rubbish.

Maxymilliano:
“Sometimes, I struggle to understand Nigerian politicians. The people voted for you, not necessarily because they were in love with your ideas, but because they rejected the other party. Yet, after winning, you turn around and align yourself with the very party the people voted against.

Where is the conscience? Where is the integrity? It makes you wonder—do our politicians truly serve the people or just their own interests?”

if I make my candid point know now tht useless selective rubbish the owner of this site introduce called butt will delete my statement....... meanwhile wat u said is actually the fact .....they know we re cowards in nature thts y they alwys apply salt on our injuries....u will be surprised tht the people will still vote for him after the insult

If you said Nigerian should vote for personality and not party,are these not the same politicians that you will vote for and still go back to a party he had said so many things about before….Nigeria is just a joke…it will another world for the country to work

Fight don start be that

APC is clearly desperate to hold on to power

AdesegunSanni89:
exactly what Peter Obi did. The people of Anambra voted for him solely because of APGA and Ikemba but the morally bankrupt Obi turned around to defect and betray APGA/ Ikemba.

Mchie onu, peter wasn't in any political post before he defected and he had a valid reason for that. He was elected on apga platform and still handed over to apga before leaving.

game lord

The North and South East can marry and try to stage and upset.

the south now dong align....
no more intimidation from northerners, if dem too do, highest Nigeria go jus divide dem go their side we go our side...

no time to beg anybody.
my governor, umo eno d jump ship..

atiku+obi+kwankwaso+El rufai on one Ticket can't last till midday... game dong end

nwakibie3:
Mchie onu, peter wasn't in any political post before he defected and he had a valid reason for that. He was elected on apga platform and still handed over to apga before leaving.

so Obi just used and dumped Ikemba and APGA after his tenure. This makes him more useless and less trustworthy.

Creditalerts:
Battles for stomach and filthy wealth but you all should remember u came to earth with nothing u will leave the earth with nothing only ur good deeds will speak for u in the presence of God almighty.

if only God can send abacha or Late governor akeredolu back to earth in torn burnt cloths and skins with oozing and offensive odour of rotten flesh with bones showing and shits everywhere with flies and maggot all over ...for 7 days in Abuja ....I believe Nigerian politicians and pastors might likely rethink their lifestyle....same goes to me and u .....cuz people often doubt the existence of heaven or hell mostly in Nigeria....

Unfortunately, the masses are being used here, just like in the game of chess, where the pawns are always used to win but are not regarded. If by next election, the masses continue to support these con politicians, then the country is penciled for everlasting fate that befalls them.

These pple are only interested in their own selfish gains.

Everyone of them is only thinking of winning the election no one is thinking or working to improve the country.

Action speaks louder DAN words.

Make I laff small

Sheuns:
Why was Tinubu called the leader of ACN and APC even when he was no longer a governor at the time?

Don't mind the hypocrite