A critical closed-door meeting has taken place at the Delta State Government House in Asaba, drawing the attention of political observers across the state. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor and influential political mentor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and other senior members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are in attendance.
Though the official agenda was not made public, the gathering’s timing and secrecy have sparked widespread speculation about Governor Oborevwori’s political direction and the stability of the PDP in Delta State.
According to reliable sources, Dr. Okowa arrived at the Governor’s residence around 9:30a.m. for a private discussion with Oborevwori. The broader meeting with PDP stakeholders reportedly began at 11a.m. and was held behind closed doors.
The meeting comes amid growing rumors that Governor Oborevwori is considering a defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His increasing proximity to President Bola Tinubu and absence from several PDP-related engagements have fueled these claims. Insiders allege that APC power brokers have been lobbying the governor to make the switch, with a possible trip to Abuja in the works for final talks with the President.
The APC itself is reportedly divided over the defections. Prominent figures such as former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege and Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko have voiced strong opposition, citing ideological and structural incompatibilities with the PDP converts.
Prior to today’s meeting, Oborevwori’s media team had repeated denied, the defection rumors. A recent viral video shows a visibly concerned Dr. Okowa addressing his Ika constituents, condemning the rumoured political realignment remarking in his native language, “they could as well tell us PDP is dead in Delta State.”
Meanwhile, internal tensions within the current administration are also rising. Several key positions remain under the control of Okowa loyalists, including Secretary to the State Government Dr. Kingsley Emu and Finance Commissioner Fidelis Tilije. Reports of ethnic marginalization and bureaucratic delays, especially from appointees in Delta South and Central, are contributing to unrest.
As the meeting unfolds, the political climate in Delta remains tense. The state waits anxiously to see whether Oborevwori will reaffirm his loyalty to the PDP or set the stage for one of the most consequential political realignments in recent history.
