Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has shed light on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a “strategic adjustment to the evolving political climate.”
Speaking on TVC’s Politics Tonight on Friday, Aniagwu said the governor’s move earlier in the year was driven by a clear understanding of where Delta’s interests would be best protected and advanced.
“We noticed a change in the taste of the palm wine, and it became necessary to adjust our drinking pattern,” Aniagwu said metaphorically. “From what we have seen so far, our governor saw tomorrow.
He explained that since joining the APC in April, Delta State has enjoyed increased attention and support from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
“Even while we were in the PDP, there was love,” he noted. “But becoming members of the same political family has brought a greater level of partnership and progress. If this new alignment benefits our people, then it is the right step.”
Addressing reports of internal friction within the APC following the governor’s entry, Aniagwu acknowledged that merging old APC members with new entrants from the PDP was bound to create differing interests but maintained that Governor Oborevwori had successfully managed those dynamics.
“You don’t expect everyone to be on the same page immediately,” he said. “But the governor has been working to harmonize interests and bring people together.”
On allegations of suspensions of some APC officials in Ughelli North and Ethiope West, Aniagwu dismissed claims of interference, insisting that party processes were being duly followed.
“If a local government party chairman is not performing, the members in that area have the right to act,” he stated. “That doesn’t mean the governor is meddling.”
Aniagwu further praised Governor Oborevwori’s continued focus on development, citing the recent approval of a ₦59 billion flyover at Uromi Junction in Agbor and a ₦39 billion flyover at Otovwodo Junction in Ughelli — both awarded to Julius Berger — as proof of his administration’s drive to make Delta more livable.
“From day one, the governor has maintained his speed in delivering on his promises,” he said. “He hasn’t slowed down — instead, he keeps increasing the momentum.
Aniagwu emphasized that the Delta APC remains united in its mission to support President Tinubu and ensure Oborevwori’s continued success ahead of 2027.
“We are now all children of one parent — the APC,” he declared. “Politics is not about uniformity; it’s about collective progress.”
He concluded by affirming that the governor’s defection has strengthened Delta’s relationship with the federal government.
“The decision wasn’t about personal ambition,” Aniagwu said. “It was about ensuring Delta continues to grow and benefit from national opportunities. The results are already visible.”