Delta State politics took a dramatic turn as former Governor and 2023 PDP Vice Presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside the current Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, serving commissioners, and other top government officials.

The mass defection, which has sent shockwaves across political circles in the state and beyond, was confirmed during a high-level stakeholders meeting, captured in a video released by Channels Television. Dr. Okowa was visibly present at the meeting where the decision to move en masse from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC was finalized.

The defections were led by incumbent Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who also officially declared his allegiance to the APC during the meeting. This significant political realignment marks a major shift in Delta State\\\'s political landscape, which has been a PDP stronghold for over two decades.

The move is expected to have far-reaching implications for the balance of power ahead of future elections, especially considering the political weight and grassroots influence of the defectors.

Observers believe this development could signal a major weakening of the PDP’s structure in the South-South region, while the APC gains an unprecedented boost in its quest to deepen its roots in Delta State.

More details to follow as reactions pour in from party leaders, analysts, and stakeholders.