Rumors are circulating that several PDP governors may defect to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Delta's Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been linked to these discussions after praising President Tinubu's administration, prompting calls from concerned PDP leaders for clarification regarding his alleged plans to switch parties.
According to Vanguard, there are increasing indications that several governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may soon join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. This move is believed to be driven by ongoing internal crises within the PDP, particularly its leadership struggles.
Sources reveal that some PDP governors have begun visiting President Bola Tinubu, with others inviting him to their states for project commissioning events. These meetings are seen as part of their efforts to explore the possibility of defecting to the APC. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who chairs the Progressives Governors Forum, is said to be actively involved in these discussions.
A focal point of the speculation is Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, who has recently expressed public support for President Tinubu. This has led to rumors that Oborevwori may defect to the APC, possibly as a strategy to secure his governorship position ahead of the 2027 elections. In response to these rumors, PDP leaders in Delta have urged Oborevwori to clarify his position, emphasizing that any delay in addressing these speculations could be seen as confirmation of his plans to switch parties.
As the PDP faces mounting internal challenges and defections loom, the party's unity is being tested, with its leaders now under increasing pressure to address the growing divisions.
