The defection of Delta State’s governor from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) didn’t just shake the political ground—it left many stunned. For decades, Delta has been a PDP stronghold. So when the governor made the jump, it raised one question across the state: Why?
According to sources close to the governor, the move was about survival, access, and leverage. With the APC holding federal power, and Delta relying heavily on federal projects and funds, staying in opposition felt like swimming against the current. Aligning with the ruling party, the governor reportedly believed, would give Delta more leverage in national politics and greater access to resources.
But it wasn’t just about money or influence. There were frustrations within the PDP, particularly around internal power struggles and a perceived lack of direction at the national level. The governor, facing pressure to deliver at home and remain politically relevant, saw the APC as a more stable and strategic platform.
That doesn’t mean the move was well-received. Many party loyalists saw it as a betrayal. Others called it pragmatic. Either way, it has changed the landscape—not just for Delta, but for the PDP’s southern strategy.
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