Agboje Chuks
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s path to a second term in 2027 faces a significant obstacle: a growing rift and perceived lack of support from within the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure, fueled by the recent defection of his faction.
The internal conflict stems from the Governor’s move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the APC, which has sparked resentment among existing, or “old APC” members.
Sources indicate that the “old APC” structure is deeply unhappy with Governor Oborevwori, alleging that he has not supported the party since his defection and may mobilize against him in the lead-up to the 2026 primary elections.
A major flashpoint is the Governor’s alleged resistance to integrate the “old APC” into his administration.
Sources close to the APC disclosed that the Governor has refused to dissolve the cabinet to accommodate the newly aligned APC members.
A source within the Delta State Government House suggests that Governor Oborevwori intends to retain existing officials and is unwilling to accommodate the “old APC” faction, claiming it was a perceived snub that has intensified the resentment.
An APC leadership source confided that the Governor’s failure to incorporate the “old APC” into his cabinet provides no incentive for this powerful bloc to support him when the time for primary elections arrives.
Furthermore, the ongoing ₦100,000 Empowerment Program was cited as a specific example of exclusion.
The source indicated that this program has only captured members of the Governor’s former party, the “old PDP,” completely omitting the established “old APC” structure.
This situation suggests a fracture that could seriously undermine Governor Oborevwori’s political future if the “old APC” structure mobilizes against his candidacy ahead of the 2027 election.
