Governor Sheriff Oborevwori says former Governor James Ibori will “very soon” join the APC—but most in Delta already knew. The move feels less like news, more like confirmation. With Delta’s top political figures, commissioners, and even monarchs already leaning toward the ruling party, PDP’s presence in the state now feels spectral at best.
No formal announcement yet, but even Oborevwori refers to it as a matter of time and alignment. Ibori is not just a former governor—he’s a long-standing political power broker. His alignment often signals the direction of Delta’s political winds.
- Oborevwori has confirmed Ibori’s likely APC defection, saying “he’s with us already” during a public appearance, hinting at behind-the-scenes consolidation.
- Most of Delta’s current political leadership has already moved, including commissioners, party leaders, and the sitting governor.
- Even traditional leaders have begun to align, with one pledging 2027 votes to the First Lady—a symbolic shift in grassroots support.
- No clear opposition structure remains in Delta, making the PDP’s future in the state increasingly uncertain.
For Deltans, the drama isn’t in Ibori’s move—it’s in what’s left behind. The party that once controlled the state for decades now appears empty. Conversations are shifting from “who’s moving next?” to “is anyone left to move?”
Delta’s political terrain may now be a one-party landscape. That comes with both quiet power and silent risks. With no viable opposition in sight, the coming years may test whether internal APC dynamics—or public pressure—can fill the role once played by political competition.
