Jeremi Ward VIII PDP Leaders Defect To APC In Solidarity With Governor Oborevwori

WARRI, May 26, 2025 — In a seismic political development in Delta State, prominent Elders, Leaders, and Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jeremi Ward VIII, Ughelli South Local Government Area, have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring total support for the defection of Governor Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori.

This bold resolution was made public at the conclusion of a strategic meeting held at the Warri residence of Sir Chief E.D.O. Obofukoro JP, who led the high-powered political congregation.

UNWAVERING LOYALTY TO GOV. OBOREVWORI

In a statement issued after the meeting, the group reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and total support for Governor Oborevwori, praising his “bold and visionary decision” to pitch his political tent with the ruling APC. The stakeholders described the defection as a “reaffirmation of deep confidence” in the governor’s leadership, particularly in his MORE Agenda that has brought tangible development across Delta State.

COLLECTIVE DEFECTION WITH THE GOVERNOR

Led by Sir Chief Obofukoro JP, the group announced their collective defection to the APC, stressing that the move was based on strategic alignment with national policies and a desire to maximize development opportunities under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

APC GETS BOOST AS LEADERS DECLARE LOYALTY

The resolution also recognized Oborevwori as a “God-sent leader, unifier, and man of peace,” while pledging to work closely with him to strengthen the APC’s structure and expand its reach across Delta State and Nigeria.

CALL FOR UNITY, PASSAGE OF CONFIDENCE VOTES

In a dramatic show of political realignment, the stakeholders called on all well-meaning residents of Jeremi Ward VIII and Delta State at large to embrace the new movement for development and prosperity.

A vote of confidence was unanimously passed in favor of:

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
• Governor Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori
• Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central Senatorial District)
• Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive (Federal Constituency)
• Hon. Festus Eseoghene Utuama (Ughelli South Constituency)

NOTABLE ATTENDEES

Among those present at the meeting were:

• Sir Chief E.D.O. Obofukoro JP (Overall Leader)
• Prof. G.G. Darah (DELSU Governing Council)
• Princess Lady Dr. C.E. Obofukoro
• Prince Marcaulay Dase
• Elder Moses Ughakpoterhi
• Rev. Dr. Isaac Chichah JP (SSA to the Governor)
• Hon. Happy Joy Mukoro (Vice Chairman, Ughelli South LGA)
• Hon. Samson Ododofor (Councillor, Jeremi Ward VIII)
• Engr. Agberia Ogheneochuko
• Hon. Noreen Ughojor
• Triple Chief Martin O. Agberia
• Mr. Godwin Bayan (SSA to the Governor)
• Comr. Patrick Eguono Darah (SSA Youth Development)
• Comr. Gabriel Okotete, Comr. Oboshe Duvwode, Comr. Ochuko Ughakpoterhi, Mr. Monday Omafuaire, Comr. Goslow Erhivwen Clarkson, and several former PDP ward executives including women and youth leaders.

This resolution marks a new chapter in the political landscape of Delta State as it gears up for the 2027 general elections.

— FactsReporters