By Tola O. Ajemisogbe
In Delta State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) stands on borrowed time and borrowed influence. A deep analysis of the party’s composition reveals a glaring truth: the APC has no authentic membership base of its own in the state. The party’s ranks have historically been filled by dissatisfied members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who left in pursuit of personal ambitions or grievances. However, as political realities shift and the transformative leadership of Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori becomes evident, these individuals are making their way back to the PDP; the political home of their youth.
Governor Oborevwori’s administration has ushered in a new era of collaboration, inclusivity, and sustainable governance. Through his meticulously implemented MORE agenda, the governor has revitalized Delta State, creating a legacy of impactful governance that has resonated deeply with the people. From infrastructural development to enhanced social welfare programs, every aspect of the MORE agenda speaks to a leader who prioritizes the collective good over partisan politics.
The result? The APC’s fragile foundation in Delta State has been irreparably weakened. Without the capability to complete even a single party structure in the state, the APC has effectively signed its own political obituary. By 2027, the party will likely have disintegrated, unable to withstand the momentum generated by the PDP’s unity and Governor Oborevwori’s governance model.
Some in the opposition APC naively cling to the hope that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will ride to their rescue. This assumption reveals a profound lack of political awareness. Governance is built on tangible achievements and functional structures, not on wishful thinking. President Tinubu, a seasoned politician, recognizes this. His quiet support for Governor Oborevwori underscores his appreciation for productive governance and his understanding that leadership is about progress, not empty opposition.
The remaining PDP members still lingering in the APC must take heed of these developments. The PDP in Delta State is not just thriving; it is setting a standard for governance that will define the state’s future. The APC, meanwhile, is a sinking ship, and its complete collapse is inevitable before the end of 2025.
Now is the time for reconciliation. Those who left the PDP should return to the fold and contribute to the ongoing transformation of Delta State. The door is wide open, but time is of the essence. Delta’s future belongs to those who align themselves with progress, unity, and the visionary leadership of Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori.
In the end, history will remember this as the era when Delta State embraced collaboration over division, and when a fragmented opposition gave way to the unstoppable force of inclusive governance. Let the message be clear: Delta State is PDP, and there is no room for opposition built on the shaky foundation of disillusionment and disarray.
Tola O. Ajemisogbe is a Strategic Management Researcher at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.
