In a major political shift, all members of the Delta State House of Assembly, along with key officials from the state executive council, local government chairmen, and councillors, have agreed to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State made the announcement, confirming that the move includes both elected representatives and appointed officials across the state. The decision marks a significant realignment in the state’s political landscape as the ruling party in the state transitions toward the APC.
“This is a collective decision by all our members in the Delta State House of Assembly, including council chairmen, councillors, and others. Everyone is moving to the APC,” Governor Oborevwori stated.
The defection is expected to have wide-reaching implications for the state’s politics, potentially altering the balance of power within the state assembly and local governments. The governor’s move follows a growing wave of defections across several states as political alignments shift ahead of upcoming elections.
The decision has stirred reactions from various political quarters, with some praising the move as a step toward progress, while others question the motivations behind the mass defection. The APC is expected to capitalize on the support of these new members to strengthen its influence in Delta State as it prepares for the next round of elections.
Governor Oborevwori’s announcement adds to the already high-stakes political atmosphere in the state, and further developments are likely as the APC welcomes new members.
