Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta state, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Charles Aniagwu, the state’s commissioner for information, made the announcement on Wednesday.
Aniagwu said the decision received unanimous backing from PDP leaders in Delta, and driven by the shared goal of promoting unity, enhancing security, and advancing development in the state.
He said the leadership of the PDP in the state came to an “inevitable conclusion” that leaving the party was the only way to ensure political stability.
“The decision was taken to build the bond of love that have existed in our state, to further advance the cause of security and welfare of our people, and to a very large extent, ensure that development in Delta; because every politics is local,” Aniagwu said.
“And in taking that decision we came to the inevitable conclusion that moving out of the PDP is very very necessary for us to be able to collaborate with our kith and kin and build that state that every Deltan will be proud of.”
The commissioner claimed PDP in Delta has lost its flavour and can no longer serve the aspirations of its people.
“We believe that what is happening and the state of the PDP is akin to that palm wine whose taste has changed and there was a need for us to change the drinking pattern,” he said.
“And that is why this decision has been taken unanimously by leaders and stakeholders of the party.
“By the grace of God, Monday next week, we will be able to make a very big statement after the fact that we are moving into the APC.”
Festus Ahon, chief press secretary to the governor, also confirmed the development.
