A Mass Exodus from the PDP: Delta State House Reps Jump Ship for the APC
Delta State PDP House of Representatives Members Officially Switch Allegiance to APC
In a surprising turn of events, all Delta State House of Representatives members, previously representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) on May 6, 2025.
The dramatic announcement during a plenary session was made by the House Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. In individual letters, these representatives cited internal crises and leadership challenges affecting the PDP at both zonal and national levels as their reasons.
The list of defectors includes Victor Onyemaechi Nwokolo (Ika North East/Ika South), Julius Gbabojor Pondi (Burutu), Thomas Ereyitomi (Warri North/Warri South/Warri South West), and Nicholas Ebomo Mutu (Bomadi/Patani).
Our site recalls that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori made headlines two weeks prior with his official announcement of shifting allegiances from PDP to APC. This move was accompanied by his deputy, Monday Onyeme, commissioners, and other key PDP players in Delta State.
Joining the ranks were the former Governor of the State, 2023 PDP vice presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, and his supporters, who were warmly welcomed to the APC at a grand rally in Asaba, Delta State. It's worth noting that the event was graced by Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and APC Governors, amongst other party notables.
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Keep in mind:
The defections have been linked to several factors:
- Leadership Influence: Oborevwori's and Okowa's shifts to APC likely motivated other representatives to follow suit.
- Political Strategy and Realignment: The Speaker of the Assembly, Dennis Guwor, and 21 members defected, aiming to align the state's political position with the federal government under President Bola Tinubu.
- Statewide Political Shift: The mass defection mirrors a broader shift within Delta State, rendering it a predominantly APC stronghold.
- Federal Influence and Potential Benefits: Being a part of the ruling party at the national level could provide Delta State with greater access to resources and political leverage.
- The shift from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State continues, as more politicians are following the lead of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former vice presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa.
- Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and APC Governors were present at the grand rally in Asaba, Delta State, welcoming the latest APC members.
- Political analysts suggest that the defections from PDP to APC in Nigeria, including the recent mass exodus in Delta State, could lead to a shift in power dynamics, affecting policy-and-legislation and general-news.
- The change in political allegiance could potentially strengthen Abuja's influence in the state, providing Delta with greater access to resources and political leverage at the federal level.
- The PDP has voiced concerns over the arrest of a key member, citing a possible politicization of law enforcement in the war-and-conflicts that have been arising from these political shifts in Nigeria, also known informally as Naija.
