Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated his Delta State counterpart, Sheriff Oborevwori; former governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa; and other former PDP members on their recent move to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying their defection to APC has secured President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Okpebholo recognised the fluidity of the political environment and acknowledged that leaders often make decisions they believe will benefit their states and constituents.
Wishing Oborevwori and the former Delta PDP members well in their future endeavours, he expressed optimism for continued cooperation between Edo and Delta states to advance the South-South region.
Okpebholo affirmed Edo State’s dedication to maintaining strong ties with neighbouring states to achieve shared objectives.
He stated that with these significant defections in Delta State, the APC now has a strong presence in the South-South, which he believes will attract greater federal attention to the region.
Okpebholo also expressed confidence that President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is secure, particularly in the South-South, with the APC now holding sway in three major states.
Okpebholo suggested that minority states, especially in the South-South will no longer be marginalised, noting that with three of the six states now under APC control, the region is well-positioned to negotiate favourable outcomes.
He also expressed optimism that Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom may soon join the APC, further strengthening the party’s influence in the South-South.
