The PDP is launching legal action against Delta State Governor Oborevwori and other defectors to the APC, calling the move a theft of its mandate. The fallout has sparked a power struggle and party reorganisation in the South-South.
- PDP’s National Working Committee has instructed its legal adviser to initiate court proceedings to reclaim the Delta State governorship and other mandates lost through defections.
- Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his deputy, commissioners, and local PDP leaders joined APC on April 23, in what is seen as a major political shift.
- The party dissolved all its Delta structures and appointed South-South Zonal Chairman Emma Ogidi to lead its reorganisation efforts.
- PDP’s acting chair Umar Damagum said the party cannot allow “its fortune” to be hijacked by adversaries.
- PDP also announced its National Executive Committee will meet on May 28, with a national convention scheduled for August 28–30, 2025.
For many in Delta State, the realignment could disrupt long-standing political loyalties and local governance. Grassroots supporters of the PDP now face uncertainty as political control shifts. The move also reflects broader discontent within the party.
Legal battles loom as the PDP prepares to challenge defections in court. With the 2027 elections in view, this clash could shape the future political landscape of the South-South. Will the courts redefine what constitutes a “stolen mandate”?
