The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an urgent meeting with political aides of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori amidst a wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a significant political shift, over 5,000 PDP members, including prominent figures such as Senator Ned Nwoko and former House of Representatives member Nicholas Ossai, have left the party for the APC. Many defections are attributed to internal conflicts and allegations of authoritarian governance by the current administration.
Sources indicate that several close allies of the governor, pivotal to his electoral success in 2023, are also contemplating exiting the party. This evolving situation has prompted the PDP leadership to act decisively by convening the emergency meeting.
In a statement issued from Asaba, the state PDP chairman, Solomon Areyinka, announced that all political aides to the governor are mandated to attend the meeting set for Thursday at the party’s secretariat.
“The PDP Delta State Chapter has invited the Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, along with other political aides for an interactive session to address pressing party matters,” the statement noted.
The compulsory meeting for all Executive Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants on Political Matters to the Governor will take place at noon on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the PDP State Secretariat in Asaba.
