Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Leaders in Delta State have expressed doubt over Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s refutals of alleged defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Recall that the Governor’s chief press secretary, Festus Ahon, and chairman of PDP, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, have countered claims of the governor’s deliberate defection, earlier raised by the social gathering leaders.
The social gathering leaders, beneath the aegis of Involved Leaders of PDP, who described the governor’s denials as laughable mentioned the responses thus far to the allegations are feeble, empty, and pointless.
The leaders, in an announcement by Mr. Theophilus Ekiyor, Mr. Ochuko Oghenekome and Mr. Ezekiel Chukwudi, mentioned the governor’s defection is all however sure, including that they might not be caught off guard.
“We’re satisfied that Governor Oborevwori is on his option to the APC, and he would quickly be signed-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The indicators and details are there for the clever to discern.
“Our findings have proven that the defection is actual and on track. The governor didn’t take into account these employed palms and handpicked leaders of our social gathering, together with the Arenyeka-led state govt, as necessary to be concerned at this stage of debate with APC.”
They charged PDP members within the state to ‘shine their eyes’ and be lively and acutely aware forward of 2027.
“They need to take their future of their palms and never be cajoled nor deceived by the ill-conceived assurances of Solomon Arenyeka and his at all times ‘sure sir’ hirelings,” they mentioned.
Stressing that the rumours of the governor’s defection to the APC had been making the rounds for some time, they mentioned Oborevwori’s current actions and physique language counsel that he’s certainly contemplating a transfer to the APC.
“One of many key indicators of his deliberate defection is his current journey to Ghana, the place he allegedly ambushed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to excellent his defection plans.
“We ask, was he on the official delegation record of the Federal Authorities led by President Tinubu?
“In what capability was the governor on the presidential inauguration in Ghana? These are questions that demand solutions, and Governor Oborevwori owes it to the PDP and the folks of Delta State to offer readability to his actions.”
The leaders famous that the destiny of the PDP within the state hangs within the steadiness, including nevertheless they won’t stand idly-by, whereas the social gathering’s fortunes are frittered away and undermined.
“We demand transparency and accountability from our leaders, and we’ll proceed to talk out in opposition to any actions that threaten the steadiness and unity of our social gathering.
“Governor Oborevwori’s defection could be a betrayal of the belief reposed in him by the folks of Delta State.
“He was elected on the platform of the PDP, and it’s unacceptable for him to desert the social gathering that introduced him to energy.
“Governor Oborevwori has failed to come back clear about his intentions and provides reassurance about his dedication to the PDP.
“And never the lacklustre try to masks the reality by Festus Ahon and Solomon Arenyeka.
“The folks of Delta State received’t be fooled by empty denials or half-baked explanations.
“The writing is on the wall, and Governor Oborevwori’s defection to the APC is all however sure. We are able to solely hope that he’ll rethink his choice and stay loyal to the PDP.
“Nevertheless, if he decides to desert the PDP, we is not going to be caught off guard. We are going to take mandatory actions to guard the pursuits of our social gathering and make sure the folks of Delta State will not be shortchanged,” they mentioned.
