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Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, is reportedly set to formally the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what could become one of the most consequential political shifts in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This move follows the earlier defection of his daughter, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, who currently represents the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

A reliable source and very close associate of the former governor confirms to The Trumpet that Ibori is expected to officially declare for the APC within the next two weeks, although a specific date has not yet been disclosed.

He said, “within the next two weeks you will hear that Ibori has ed the APC formally, that’s all I can tell you right now, I don’t want to preempt anything.”

Ibori’s defection, long speculated, appears imminent, especially following his daughter’s public switch to the APC in December 2024. At her declaration rally in Oghara, she made it clear that she was aligning fully with the APC, saying, “Now, they will understand that the lightning and wind that are coming to destroy PDP are here. PDP is dead and buried in Ethiope Federal Constituency.”

Chief James Ibori’s re-emergence on the political scene could realign power structures not just in Delta but nationally. Ibori, a close ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is part of the respected “Class of 1999 Governors” and is often referred to as its “chancellor.”

He is believed to have unfettered access to the President, and sources suggest a presidential pardon process is already underway, which could clear the way for his full return to frontline politics.

Ibori has been in a cold war with former governor of Delta State and political godson, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, particularly since Okowa declared for Sheriff Oborevwori over Ibori’s preferred candidate, David Edevbie, during the 2022 PDP gubernatorial primaries.

With Ibori’s anticipated move and the strengthening of the APC’s structure through high-profile defections and internal realignments, Delta State is poised for a major political showdown.

The once-dominant PDP now faces a reinvigorated opposition that is better organized, better connected, and increasingly popular among key political stakeholders.

Adding to the growing momentum of the opposition is the fact that all three senators representing Delta State at the National Assembly are now of the APC, following the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko earlier this year.

This legislative dominance marks a major shift in political influence and underscores the APC’s growing foothold in a state traditionally considered a PDP stronghold.

Another strategic gain for the APC, is the return of Chief Great Ogboru, a perennial political heavyweight and former governorship candidate of the party in the 2019 election. His re-entry, combined with Ibori’s imminent defection and the consolidation of the state’s senatorial representation under the APC banner, positions the party as a formidable contender in the 2027 general elections.

As the 2027 general elections approach, the APC’s growing presence, powered by strategic defections, experienced leadership, and legislative dominance, signals that the battle for Delta State’s political future is far from settled.

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Another one!

Hmmm

Mtcheewww.. ex convict

Happy ceremony.

Come 2027, the people will vote with their own hands.

ClearFlair:
Happy ceremony.

Come 2027, the people will vote with their own hands.

have they not been voting with their hands

I wonder what tbe sophisticated, hypocritical bàstúrds who abused this man for years will say now

What exactly is he ing APC for, someone that should be playing statesmanship and a king maker is now ing the commoners crew. Tufiakwa.


All past governors decamping from pdp to apc need their heads properly examined for deficiencies.


Someone should beg this man to be a statesman and an advisor not ing any party

I see the Chicago drugman running mad soon

Celestialsword:
have they not been voting with their hands

Good question. It will be answered in 2027

Na politicians dey enjoy this Tinubu government, nothing for the masses.He is bringing all the top people in every state to the table.

Finquas:
Mtcheewww.. ex convict

Are you amazed? Group of convicted criminals, or has one or two criminal and fraudulent case, or even criminals in USA, UK etc., another member are thugs from motor park, cultist, etc

How person go see clear road and follow bush

Is this an old article or what? It is obvious ibori and okowa aren't in good , how can both interests be accommodated in APC?

anyilalaz:

Are you amazed? Group of convicted criminals, or has one or two criminal and fraudulent case, or even criminals in USA, UK etc., another member are thugs from motor park, cultist, etc

These are the gangsters running the affairs of the nation.

They are regrouping..
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Nigerians need to take back their country.

Lols,
Omo-agege and Ned Nwoko has been rendered USELESS by the decamping of Sheriff to APC.

In 2027, They might Decamp to Labour Party to contest for Governorship and senator respectively.

I wonder whether Deltans will vote for them. 🤔

Obi will always win Presidential elections in Rivers

Usmanovic95:
Na politicians dey enjoy this Tinubu government, nothing for the masses.He is bringing all the top people in every state to the table.

Dat's what is called Aristocracy.

Government for the benefit of the Few.

In this Tinibu's case, It is CRIMINATOCRACY.

Government of Criminals, by Criminals and for Criminals.

Svoboda:
Is this an old article or what? It is obvious ibori and okowa aren't in good , how can both interests be accommodated in APC?

Ibori wants to teach Okowa a lesson. Maybe sheriff won’t get the second term ticket after all.

SouthSouth1914:


Ibori wants to teach Okowa a lesson. Maybe sheriff won’t get the second term ticket after all.

Unless tinubu hands over the structure to okowa and sherrif, if not, both sides now have the ears of the president and neither can undermine the other without working from the outside. In any case, this would be counterproductive.

VinnyBaba:
Lols,
Omo-agege and Ned Nwoko has been rendered USELESS by the decamping of Sheriff to APC.

In 2027, They might Decamp to Labour Party to contest for Governorship and senator respectively.

I wonder whether Deltans will vote for them. 🤔

Omo agege is going back to the Senate

Svoboda:
Is this an old article or what? It is obvious ibori and okowa aren't in good , how can both interests be accommodated in APC?

Delta state APC consist of strange bed fellows.

ClearFlair:
Happy ceremony.

Come 2027, the people will vote with their own hands.

So, you have been voting with your anus before....Eyaaaa, sorry ooooo