“Political Tsunami” or Desperate Defection? Oborevwori, Okowa Jump to APC Amid Corruption Allegations
Delta’s PDP Exodus: A Marriage of Convenience or a Coalition of the Corrupt?
In a move that reeks of political opportunism, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC)—a party they spent years vilifying. The event, branded a “political tsunami” by Vice President Kashim Shettima, was nothing more than a staged political circus designed to mask the desperation of power-hungry elites fleeing a sinking PDP.
But beneath the fanfare and orchestrated jubilation lies a more sinister truth: This is not about ideology or governance—it’s about survival, access to federal loot, and evading accountability.
The Real Reasons Behind the Defection
Fear of Looming Anti-Corruption Probes
Okowa, who served as Atiku’s running mate in 2023, faces mounting allegations of misappropriation of Delta’s oil wealth during his tenure.
Oborevwori, barely two years in office, is already under scrutiny for questionable contracts and inflated project costs.
By joining the APC, they seek political protection—a well-worn strategy in Nigeria’s “join-us-and-your-sins-are-forgiven” politics.
Hunger for Federal Allocation & Patronage
Okowa admitted the defection was about “connecting to Abuja”—a thinly veiled reference to accessing federal funds.
Delta, one of Nigeria’s top oil producers, contributes billions to the federation account but has little to show for it. Now, its leaders would rather beg for crumbs from Tinubu’s table than demand accountability.
2027 Calculations: Oborevwori’s Second-Term Gamble
With PDP in disarray, Oborevwori knows his re-election chances are slim unless he aligns with the ruling party.
His claim that “Delta cannot carry last” is an admission that Nigerian politics is no longer about service—it’s about clinging to power by any means.
APC’s Hypocrisy: Welcoming the “Enemies” They Once Condemned
Shettima’s Grandstanding: The same man who once labeled PDP as “looters” now hails Okowa and Oborevwori as “giants of national politics.”
Ganduje’s Irony: A man caught on camera stuffing dollars into his babariga is now preaching “progressive values” to Delta’s defectors.
Tinubu’s Silence: The president, who rode to power on an anti-corruption mantra, is now rewarding political turncoats with open arms.
Delta’s Stolen Legacy: What Happens to the Opposition?
With PDP structures in Delta collapsing overnight, Nigeria inches closer to a one-party dictatorship.
Where is the democracy? When governors, lawmakers, and councillors defect en masse, it’s not democracy—it’s political hostage-taking.
What about the people? While politicians switch parties for survival, Deltans suffer—no jobs, no roads, no electricity, just empty promises.
The Bigger Picture: Nigeria’s Rotting Democracy
This defection is not a “tsunami.” It’s a symptom of a failed system where:
No ideology exists—only hunger for power and money.
Corruption is rewarded, not punished.
The masses are pawns, used only during elections and abandoned afterward.
A Betrayal of Delta’s People
Oborevwori and Okowa didn’t defect for “the common good“—they defected for their own good.
Until Nigerian leaders are held accountable—regardless of which party they belong to—the cycle of corruption and political prostitution will continue.
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