Delta State PDP Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Surge In Party Defections

Delta PDP Faces Crisis as Prominent Members Jump Ship

Listen up, folks. The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in full crisis mode right now. They've called for an emergency meeting with key political aides to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori after a massive wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This isn’t just a few people leaving—it’s over 5,000 members, including some heavyweights in the political arena.

Let me break it down for you. Among those jumping ship are Senator Ned Nwoko, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, Nicholas Ossai (a former member of the House of Representatives), Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, Chika Ossai (a former commissioner), and Dr. Chris Okobah. These aren’t small potatoes we’re talking about here. These are big names, and their departure is sending shockwaves through the party.

Why Are They Leaving? The Inside Story

Now, you might be wondering why so many are bailing. Well, insiders say it’s all about internal conflicts. Some are accusing Governor Oborevwori of ruling with an iron fist, which has led to dissatisfaction among members. But that’s not all. There’s speculation that even some of the governor's closest allies, the ones who helped him secure his 2023 election win, are thinking about making the switch to the APC. That’s right—those very people who were once on his team might be heading to the other side.

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This mass exodus is causing a real headache for the PDP leadership. They’re scrambling to figure out how to stop the bleeding, and that’s why this emergency meeting is happening. It’s not just a casual chat; it’s a full-on intervention to try and save the party from further damage.

Calling All Hands to Deck: The PDP's Crisis Meeting

On Wednesday, the Delta State PDP Chairman, Solomon Areyinka, issued a statement in Asaba that laid it all out. He made it crystal clear that all political aides to the governor are required to attend this crucial meeting, which is set to take place at the party’s secretariat on Thursday. No excuses accepted.

Here’s what the statement said: “The PDP Delta State Chapter has invited the Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, and other political aides to an interactive session to discuss critical party matters.” That’s a fancy way of saying they’re going to sit down and figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.

And it gets even more serious. The meeting isn’t just for the bigwigs; it’s for everyone involved in the governor’s political operations. “The meeting, which will involve the State Party Chairman and members of the State Working Committee, is compulsory for all Executive Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants on Political Matters to the Governor,” the statement continued.

This session is scheduled to kick off at noon on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the PDP State Secretariat in Asaba. It’s going to be a long, intense conversation, and everyone knows it. The stakes are high, and the PDP needs to act fast if they want to keep their house in order.