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The political landscape of Delta State witnessed a seismic shift as the daughter of former Governor James Ibori, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, member of the House of Representatives for Ethiope Federal Constituency, led a mass defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The event, held at the Oghara Mini Stadium, saw thousands in attendance, marking a historic moment in Delta politics and earning Ibori-Suenu the moniker “The Bulldozer of Delta Politics and Amazon of the Niger Delta.”

The defection ceremony coincided with a constituency empowerment programme where Ibori-Suenu distributed an array of items, including sewing machines, power generators, tricycles, motorcycles, hairstyling equipment, and vehicles. The atmosphere was charged with jubilation as beneficiaries praised the lawmaker’s dedication to uplifting her constituency.

The event also signalled a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prominent figures at the event included Chief Ovie Omo-Agege, former Deputy Senate President; Hon. John Hallims Agoda, a former House of Representatives member; and Chief Ayiri Emami, a renowned Itsekiri political leader. They, along with the APC Delta State Chairman and other political heavyweights, celebrated Ibori-Suenu’s bold decision to leave the ruling PDP for the APC.

Chief Ovie Omo-Agege used the platform to criticise the Delta State government’s alleged financial mismanagement, which he claimed amounted to over ₦900 billion in uned spending. He vowed that an APC-led istration would probe the current istration’s finances, fuelling expectations of intense political battles in the lead-up to the next elections.

Aide Hon. John Hallims Agoda commended Ibori-Suenu’s courage and described her as a “blessing to Ethiope Federal Constituency and Delta State.” He lauded her for consistently addressing the needs of her people through empowerment initiatives and her strategic decision to align with the APC to realise her vision for the constituency.

Addressing the gathering, Ibori-Suenu explained that her prolonged stay in the PDP was borne out of necessity rather than conviction. “I never liked the party from the beginning but stayed to fulfil all righteousness,” she revealed.

She further remarked saying “I am not afraid of anybody, cos I am a true Urhobo and Oghara woman, a statement that stirred up the popular song, “As e dey sweet us, e dey pain dem” reverberating throughput the stadium.

Declaring her loyalty to the APC, she affirmed her readiness to champion the party’s cause and pledged her commitment to the progress of her people. The event also witnessed the inauguration of the Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu Grassroots Network, a body of ward leaders and stakeholders tasked with ensuring the APC’s victory in the Ethiope Federal Constituency come 2027.

This move underscores the growing momentum within the APC to challenge the PDP’s dominance in the state. With representatives from across Nigeria in attendance, the ceremony underscored Ibori-Suenu’s influence and the APC’s determination to consolidate its presence in Delta State.

APC stalwarts pledged their unwavering for her leadership, signalling a new chapter in the state’s political history.

Delta State APC Chairman, Chief Omeni Sobotie apologised for his absence, while top APC stalwarts including, Chief Monday Ovwigho Igbuya, Chief Hope Abijoro, Chief Champion Patege, Chief Solomon Golley, Comrade Favour Ededeh,, Dr Amos Ighoroje among others pledged their unflinching loyalty to Erhiatake new movement.

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This is why Governor Sheriff was jittery and firing shots at Tinubu.

No be thief all politicians be again?

Hmmmmmmmm. This is not Nigeria we all pray for!

Her papa thief

2027 will really be a night of long knives.
The APC’s relentless tactics of coercing opposition politicians to abandon their party tickets and defect to the ruling party is nothing short of political scavenging. It’s a brazen assault on democracy, exposing their desperation to consolidate power by any means necessary. This isn’t about ideology or governance—it’s a shameless power grab, an insult to the electorate who voted for opposition candidates in good faith.

It’s even more damning that the APC, despite its failure to deliver on key promises, continues to rely on backdoor maneuvers to weaken opposition parties instead of winning hearts through performance. This strategy reeks of insecurity, and the North, long known for its political astuteness, surely sees through this charade. The people are watching, and no amount of defections or forced loyalty can erase the glaring incompetence and unfulfilled promises of this istration. If this is their plan for 2027, they may find themselves grasping at straws when the tables turn.

It is She versus Keyamo for APC ticket if she decides to go for the seat in Asaba.

Rented crowd

Na 10 pipple be mass defection?

I hope no be infection shaa!

All to get APC favors

zero8zero:
This is why Governor Sheriff was jittery and firing shots at Tinubu.

Tinubu knows how to get to everyone.

This I ori family will do past Saraki's family oh

Wahala!

Tinubu reelection in bit

Ipobidients will still do what they do best, WAIL! But we no send. We are focused.

This cartoon story is untrue ... Delta state is pdp to the core...if na lie ... they should conduct LG election let see the results..

It's for their interest.

She just goofed. Non Deltans will hail her. Real Deltans who live here and recalls how the previous elections rooted out her kind—know she goofed.

Where is Uduaghan? From Ned Nwoko to Ibori, to Omomo Agege..... All Jokes.

Because she is Ibori's daughter ?

Daughter of a thief.

Jasix:
Defection is all they know. It's just about Personal interest and nothing more

that's all...no stand, no philosophy,no principles

Just anywhere belle face ...

Noted.

I would have sweat if PDP or lp or Nnpp were saner.

Politicians are same family same house. Anytime anyone can decide to sleep inbed ormatress parlour or room.

🥱

ariesbull:
Because she is Ibori's daughter ?

Yes, because she is Ibori's daughter.
Have you forgotten that most Nigerians celebrate criminals?

Men... Is she uuuuuuuuugly!!! Her father could not steal beauty for her?

ariesbull:
that's all...no stand, no philosophy,no principles

Just anywhere belle face ...

Honestly bro. It's so sad. There's nothing like having the people's interest at heart and to better the lots of the common man. It's painful seeing these guys.
Pls Sir, assist me with 2k if u can. I need it pls.
Good morning Sir