Sheriff Oborevwori Joins APC: Delta’s Political Earthquake Has Just Begun
Funny people like they say in a move that’s shaking Nigeria’s political foundation to its core, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reportedly dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), no be juju be that?.
Yes, you read that right. The same Oborevwori who rode the PDP wave to power in 2023 is now allegedly flying the APC flag and the backlash is immediate, intense, and unforgiving, and RAW!!!.
“Politics is no longer about ideology. It’s about survival,” one insider told WhatsNextNG.
But for millions of Deltans who voted PDP, this doesn’t feel like survival. It feels like betrayal BECAUSE this is like a shepherd who abandons his sheep.
From PDP Poster Boy to APC Power Player?
Oborevwori’s defection, which sources say was sealed after a series of “closed-door meetings” with APC national leaders in Abuja, has sparked outrage across Delta State and beyond.
Let’s not forget this is a man who:
- Was handpicked by PDP godfathers.
- Campaigned as a “grassroots loyalist.”
- Vowed to uphold PDP’s legacy in the South-South.
Now, he’s reportedly switching teams less than two years into his first term? power highness
“He has spit on the people who trusted him,” a former PDP youth leader fumed.
What’s Behind the Sudden Move?
Here’s the boiling tea: 2027 is already in play.
According to sources, Governor Oborevwori is rumored to be eyeing a federal appointment or even a vice-presidential slot, and he knows the PDP might not survive another national election cycle.
With the APC tightening its grip across the country, this may be a calculated move to stay politically relevant or politically protected.
Others say EFCC pressure and party rifts in Delta PDP may have pushed him to jump ship.
But is that enough reason to abandon the mandate given by the people under a different party banner?
Deltans React: “This Is Political Fraud!”
Social media in Delta and across Nigeria is in full meltdown mode:
- “We voted PDP. We didn’t vote Oborevwori to join APC behind our backs.”
- “Another stomach infrastructure defection.”
- “Let’s recall him if this is true. Delta is not for sale!”
If the betrayal sentiment is strong. Many believe this is part of a larger script to weaken the opposition and turn Delta into another APC stronghold with ease.
PDP in Crisis Mode
Oborevwori’s defection, if officially confirmed, will be one of the biggest blows to the PDP since the 2023 general elections because PDP has recently been losing elite members who will in the long run have a die impact on the PDP come the 2027 election.
Already struggling with internal divisions, legal battles, and defections in other states, this could trigger a full-blown political crisis, especially in the South-South, a region once considered a PDP fortress.
And let’s be honest: if governors no longer believe in the PDP, why should voters?
Thoughts: Is This Betrayal or Bold Strategy?
To his critics, Oborevwori’s move is pure political betrayal.
To his defenders, it’s a smart chess move in a bloody game of thrones.
But one thing is clear: Delta politics will never be the same again.
And as 2027 draws near, Nigerians must ask themselves: Do politicians represent us or are they just players switching sides for personal gain?
What’s your take? Should Oborevwori be held accountable for defecting mid-term? Or is this just Nigerian politics as usual? Sound off in the comments below.
