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  • It would have been difficult for APC to defeat Oborevwori in 2027 – Keyamo

    It would have been difficult for APC to defeat Oborevwori in 2027 – Keyamo

    Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has said it would have been difficult for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to defeat Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2027 elections.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Keyamo said this when he welcomed Governor Oborevwori into APC on Sunday night, as the party leaders in Delta hailed his defection as a unifying force and a significant step toward long-term political stability in the State.

    Leading the high-powered delegation to Government House, Asaba, Keyamo said: “We are here today as one unit — the gatekeepers of the party in Delta State. Outside of this group, there is no APC in Delta”.

    He emphasized that any narrative suggesting otherwise should not be taken seriously, adding, “If anybody tells you otherwise, the person must be a comedian”.

    Keyamo, alongside three senators, the state’s sole APC House of Representatives member, and other senior figures, declared an unconditional and wholehearted welcome for Oborevwori, describing his defection as a “blessing to the party, the state, Mr. President, and the good people of Delta State.”

    According to the Minister, with Oborevwori’s entry into the APC, the party in Delta had achieved full consolidation.

    “There is no division after today. The APC is now blended as one in Delta State. We have wholeheartedly adopted your MORE Agenda, which aligns seamlessly with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

    Keyamo also praised Governor Oborevwori’s infrastructural achievements, particularly the construction of world-class flyovers in Warri and Effurun being handled by construction giant,Julius Berger.

    Sharing a personal observation, he recounted, “I touched my brother from the airport when I saw the flyovers, and I told him it would have been difficult to defeat Sheriff in 2027. Those are the kind of bridges you see in America, and they are now in Uvwie, courtesy of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.”

    He noted that the governor’s achievements would have made electoral defeat virtually impossible in 2027. “But now,” he added triumphantly, “the mission that was impossible is now within the APC, without the need for an electoral battle.”

    Looking ahead, Keyamo confidently predicted a smooth political future for the party in the state. “We are looking at 2031,” he said to cheers from party leaders.

    The event marked a significant turning point in Delta politics, as the APC, now reinforced by Oborevwori’s leadership and influence, positions itself strongly ahead of future elections in the state.

  • JUST IN: APC heavyweights storm Delta ahead Oborevwori’s reception

    JUST IN: APC heavyweights storm Delta ahead Oborevwori’s reception

    Political heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the nation have started arriving in Delta State ahead of Monday’s reception of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori into the ruling party.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Oborevwori and major stakeholders of the PDP in Delta last Wednesday formally disclosed moving away from the party to join the APC.

    All the PDP defectors, including the former Governor of the State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, are to be received into the APC by Vice President Kashim Shettima at a rally at the Cenotaph in Asaba on Monday.

    At the time of filing this report, National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, and APC Governors led by Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, have arrived Asaba.

    TNG reports the APC Chieftains were received by Governor Oborevwori at the Government House, Asaba ahead of the historic official defection of the PDP members to the APC.

    It was gathered that the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo; Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo; Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji; Senator Adams Oshiomhole and many others have arrived in the State.

    “Other Governors are currently on their way,” Ossai Success, a media aide to Governor Oborevwori disclosed in a statement sighted by TheNewsGuru.com (TNG).

    Earlier in a statement welcoming Governor Oborevwori and members of the PDP, former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege had laid claim to being the leader of the APC in Delta.

    ALSO READ || Issues arising from Oborevwori’s defection are currently being addressed – Omo-Agege

    In the statement released on Sunday, Omo-Agege described the defection as historic and stressed that issues arising from the defection are currently being addressed.

    APC Governors just arived Government House Asaba Ahead of Governor Oborevwori Official Decamping To APC Tomorrow

    APC Governors , APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje just arived Government House Asaba Ahead of Governor Oborevwori Official Decamping To APC Tomorrow

    Commend Delta Governor Over Ongoing Development.

    Today the Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori received APC governors led by chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo state.

    The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, Governor of Edo State Monday Okpebholo, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji , Senator Adams Oshiomhole and others were also on ground .

    Others governors are on currently on their way .

    They are commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over ongoing development in Delta State.

    Posted by Ossai Ovie Success on Sunday 27 April 2025

  • Delighted that Delta now an APC state – Morka

    Delighted that Delta now an APC state – Morka

    The All Progressives Congress (APC), National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka on Wednesday has said he’s delighted with the defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the ruling party.

    Morka in a statement while welcoming the governor to the APC assured Gov. Oborevwori of its support and cooperation.

    He said the APC was highly elated by the decision of Oborevwori to join its fold along with eminent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

    This, he noted, included the state’s immediate past governor and vice-presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2023 presidential election, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and senior administration officials.

    Morka added that the defectors also included PDP Delta leaders and members of the State House of Assembly, Local Government Chairmen and Councillors.

    “Our great party welcomes this important development, and assures the governor and incoming leaders and members of Delta PDP of our fullest cooperation and accommodation in the APC family.

    “With this move, coming on the heels of steady decamping of PDP leaders and members across the state to APC, including members of Delta Unity Group in Ika Federal Constituency.

    “We are delighted that Delta now an APC state, stands poised to contribute maximally to the success and realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

    “And to the enduring good and prosperity of the people of Delta and all Nigerians,” the APC spokesman said.

  • Why I dumped PDP for APC – Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori

    Why I dumped PDP for APC – Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori

    Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta State Governor has revealed  that his decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by the shared goal of promoting unity, enhancing security, and advancing development in the state.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Oborevwori, made this known in a statement through the state’s commissioner for information, Charles Aniagwu, said the PDP in Delta has lost its flavour and can no longer serve the aspirations of its people.

    Governor Oborevwori said the decision received unanimous backing from PDP leaders in Delta, as they reached the inevitable conclusion that leaving the party was the only way to ensure political stability.

    The statement reads, “The decision was taken to build the bond of love that have existed in our state, to further advance the cause of security and welfare of our people, and to a very large extent, ensure that development in Delta; because every politics is local.

    “And in taking that decision we came to the inevitable conclusion that moving out of the PDP is very very necessary for us to be able to collaborate with our kith and kin and build that state that every Deltan will be proud of.

    “We believe that what is happening and the state of the PDP is akin to that palm wine whose taste has changed and there was a need for us to change the drinking pattern.

    “And that is why this decision has been taken unanimously by leaders and stakeholders of the party.

    “By the grace of God, Monday next week, we will be able to make a very big statement after the fact that we are moving into the APC.”

  • Real reason Delta PDP leaders agreed to join APC with Oborevwori; VP Shettima to receive Governor into APC on Monday

    Real reason Delta PDP leaders agreed to join APC with Oborevwori; VP Shettima to receive Governor into APC on Monday

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and major stakeholders of the PDP in Delta on Wednesday formally disclosed moving away from the party to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu made the disclosure after a meeting of leaders and stakeholders of the PDP held at the Government House, Asaba.

    At the meeting, all stakeholders, leaders and members of the PDP resolved to join Governor Oborevwori to move to the APC and would be received at a rally by Vice President, Kashim Shettima at the Cenotaph, in Asaba, on Monday.

    Real reason Delta PDP leaders agreed to join APC with Oborevwori – Charles Aniagwu

    Announcing the defection, in a massive political realignment that reverberated across Delta State and beyond, Mr Aniagwu said the decision became necessary following the unfortunate happenings at the national level of the party.

    “For quite some time now, the media, particularly the social media, has been awash as to what political decisions we are going to be taking in Delta.

    “While that was on, our Governor and the leaders of the party had been very very busy, carrying out necessary consultations.

    “It is also part of that consultation that we have caused a meeting to hold here in the Government House, Asaba for the leaders of the PDP to be able to advise as to what necessary steps that needed to be taken.

    “It is said that when the taste of the palm wine changes, the drinking pattern also changes,” he said.

    Speaking further, Aniagwu said: “The leaders of the party in the course of the consultation were unanimous in their view that the political temperature has changed; the taste of the palm wine in this instance has also changed, and there was a need for us to adjust the drinking pattern.

    “In adjusting that drinking pattern, we needed to take a decision that will further help to cement the development in our State, to build the bond of love that has existed in our State, to further advance the course of security and the welfare of our people, and to a very large extent ensure that development in Delta, because every politics is local, is not truncated.

    “In taking that decision, we came to the inevitable conclusion that moving out of the PDP is very very necessary for us to be able to collaborate with our kith and kin and build that State every Deltan would be proud of.

    “We believe that what is happening and the state of the PDP is akin to that palm wine whose taste has changed, and there was a need for us to change the drinking pattern.

    “That is why this decision has been taken unanimously by leaders and stakeholders of the party, and by the grace of God, on Monday, we will be able to make a very big statement as to the fact that we are moving into the APC”.

    We disagreed to agree to leave the PDP – Senator James Manager

    Also, the pioneer Chairman of the PDP in the State, Senator James Manager, who spoke in a similar vein, said the decision was taken in consultation with various stakeholders across the State.

    Senator Manager said: “You have just been told about some of the things that have been happening in the PDP Delta State. Some consultations have been going on and the climax of these consultations is what you are seeing today.

    “We have discussed and have disagreed to agree and it is a unanimous agreement. I am the pioneer state chairman of the PDP. But you cannot be in a boat that is already capsizing because I am a riverine man.

    “Looking at issues the way they are, we have come to the inevitable conclusion to do something else. It is a collective decision for so many reasons.

    “Few days ago, there was a resolution taken by the PDP Governor’s forum at Ibadan. Almost all the Governor’s where there and they resolved that they are not going into coalition with any other party.

    “But as disadvantaged as the PDP is now with about 11 Governors, how do you go into a contest with an incumbent president? You think you can win? That particular resolution killed the spirit of so many PDP members.

    “We lost election in 2015 as a result of a merger which even included splinter groups from the PDP. There are also other reasons.

    “Today Senator Anyanwu is the National Secretary of the party tomorrow is another person. The party must be position to go into an election to win. So you see that it is becoming very funny. The PDP is truly in trouble.

    “If you look well, the current PDP state chairman was in the meeting, the governor was there, the Deputy governor, the immediate past governor, the speaker. All of these persons were in the meeting. National Assembly members and even the House of Assembly members. The who is who in Delta State was in the meeting to make this decision.”

    With Oborevwori now in APC colours, the South‑South’s political map tightens as the new alignment enhances President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election calculus by adding roughly 1.4 million Delta votes to the ruling party.

    In attendance at the meeting were the State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, immediate past Governor of the State and former Vice-Presidential candidate of the party, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and members of the National Assembly.

    Others are Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, members of the State House of Assembly, Commissioners, Local Government Council Chairmen, top government functionaries, stakeholders, leaders and party officials.

  • Gov Oborevwori mourns over “tragic death” of SA, Shimite Bello

    Gov Oborevwori mourns over “tragic death” of SA, Shimite Bello

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden and tragic passing of his Special Adviser on Trade and Export, Chief Shimite Bello.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Shimite Bello, popularly known as “Shimite Love” and “Shimite White Eagle”, died in the early hours of Monday.

    Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Monday in Asaba, extended his heartfelt condolences to the people of Oshimili North Local Government Area, particularly the Ebu community, mourning the loss of a respected politician.

    Describing her as an accomplished, intelligent, and charismatic political figure, the Governor praised Chief Shimite’s commitment and excellence in every public role she held.

    “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I mourn the loss of an exceptional professional and elegant politician who passed away in Asaba on Easter Monday,” the statement reads.

    Continuing in the statement, Oborevwori said; “She served Delta State with distinction, and until her death, and was diligently leading our export initiatives as Special Adviser on Trade and Export.”

    The Governor lamented that her demise came at a time her expertise was most needed, noting that her absence would be deeply felt by the government and people of the state.

    He offered prayers for the peaceful repose of her soul and urged God to comfort her family.

  • Delta governor seeks quick completion of dam

    Delta governor seeks quick completion of dam

    Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has urged the Federal Government to fast-track the Ogwashi-Uku Dam project to realise its economic value for local communities.

    He made the appeal during a visit by the Benin-Owena River Basin Authority, led by Managing Director and CEO, Dr Femi Adekanbi, to Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday.

    Oborevwori congratulated Adekanbi on his appointment and encouraged him to justify the confidence reposed in him by the President and the Authority’s leadership.

    The governor expressed hope that the dam would be completed by October, adding it would help resolve water supply issues in Ogwashi-Uku and 16 nearby communities.

    “I urge you to ensure the dam’s completion. Our Agro-Industrial Park in the area depends on it,” he told the Authority’s delegation.

    Oborevwori said his administration remained committed to state development and had approved water sanitation departments across all 25 local government areas in Delta.

    In response to issues raised by the Authority, he promised to address employment concerns and the water situation affecting Ute-Okpu community.

    He reassured the delegation of Delta’s relative peace and ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity across the state.

    Delta, he noted, remains one of the most peaceful in the South-South, with several expatriates working there as evidence of security stability.

    “Security challenges are not unique to Delta. We’ve made progress, but some achievements are kept off the media to protect investigations,” he added.

    Oborevwori thanked the Authority for presenting locally produced garri and urged expansion of production, especially for rural areas.

    “We will support you because your success is our success,” the governor affirmed.

    Earlier, Adekanbi commended the governor for infrastructure progress across the state and pledged support in tackling food insecurity.

    “Our aim is to partner Delta to address food crises across Delta, Ondo, Edo, and Ekiti,” Adekanbi said.

    He said the Authority is prioritising commercial rice production and has partnered with the NDE to train youths as agricultural entrepreneurs.

    Adekanbi clarified that the Ogwashi-Uku dam structure is complete, but water reticulation is still pending final works.

    “Once finished, the dam will supply water to Aniocha South, Aniocha North, Oshimili North, and Oshimili South,” he said.

    He also praised the governor’s efforts in promoting youth empowerment and agricultural development across Delta State.

  • Gov Oborevwori signs landmark electricity bill, six others into law

    Gov Oborevwori signs landmark electricity bill, six others into law

    Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has assented to the strategic Delta State Electricity Power Sector Bill, 2024 and six others into law.

    The governor, who performed the function at Government House, Asaba on Thursday, described the electricity bill as a game changer in the state’s rapid industrialisation drive.

    Other bills assented to are; Delta State Physical and Regional Planning Bill, 2024; Delta State Film and Video Censor’s Board Bill, 2024; Registration and Regulation of Private Veterinary Clinics (Amendment) Law, 2024.

    Also, the Child Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2024; Delta State Pet Control and Responsible Ownership Bill, 2024, and the Delta State College of Health Technology, Ovrode Bill, 2024 was assented to.

    Oborevwori lauded the leadership of the State House of Assembly for passing the important bills carefully crafted to address pressing issues and challenges to improve the quality of life of the people.

    He said, “we have just witnessed the signing into law, the seven Bills geared towards enhancing Delta State through our MORE Agenda.

    “The laws that l have just assented to are very key, especially the Delta State Electricity Power Sector Law 2024. This particular Law gives me immense joy in assenting to it.

    “We have provided the legal framework to unlock a plethora of investment opportunities in the power generation, transmission and distribution investment.

    “The state is now open for prospective investors in this sector to take advantage of it. I believe that this Bill that l have assented to today will improve our power sector which is very key because, you can’t do any investment without power.

    “Power is very key and I can tell you today that we have the population and now the legal framework for investment to thrive. The State is now open for investments.”

    He said that the Child Rights Amendment Law 2024, had provided more safeguards for children, adding that from now, no child should be employed or used for domestic help aside their homes or family environment.

    “It also establishes an Adoption Service Department in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development to address the challenges of prospective adopting parents. Our children are the future and must be protected.

    “These Bills that have been assented to will protect our vulnerable populations, improve quality of life, promote sustainable development and environmental protection, attract investment and increase our IGR.

    “We must recognise that our work is far from over. We must now ensure the effective and efficient implementation of these laws. I, therefore, urge all stakeholders to work together to guarantee successful outcome,” he said.

    Earlier, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly,  Emomotimi Guwor, while presenting the bills had congratulated the  governor on the massive construction projects across the state.

  • Hon. Waive calls on APC to adopt Gov Oborevwori as 2027 candidate

    Hon. Waive calls on APC to adopt Gov Oborevwori as 2027 candidate

    The member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. (Rev) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has urged the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as its sole gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections.

    Speaking to journalists during the week, Hon. Waive emphasized that Governor Oborevwori’s strong rapport with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrates his deep understanding of governance. He also lauded the governor’s performance, stating that “Gov Sheriff has shocked every Deltan with his people-oriented programs and quality projects.”

    According to Hon. Waive, “It will be impossible for any other candidate to beat Gov Sheriff come 2027,” adding that his coming to APC is value addition and that this will bring an immediate end to the crisis engulfing the party in the State. “I can see Gov Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu coasting to victory on the APC ticket. This synergy is what APC Delta needs at this moment. Not only will this bring peace to the party, it will make victory very certain.

    The lawmaker further highlighted that the principle of governorship rotation among Delta’s three senatorial districts favors Oborevwori, who would be serving only one more term. He called on all Deltans to support this move, emphasizing that it would strengthen party unity and enhance the state’s development.

    “I want victory for my party and for President Tinubu. This is the way to go. Moreover the rotation of the Governorship between the three Senatorial Districts favors Governor Sheriff who has only one term left. I call on all Deltans to support this move as it will further unite us as a people,” he added.

  • Oborevwori felicitates NUJ at 70

    Oborevwori felicitates NUJ at 70

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) on its 70th anniversary. 

    Oborevwori’s felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, wherein he congratulated the President of the NUJ, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya and all members of the union on their contributions to ethical journalism and nation building. 

    While calling for better welfare for practicing Nigerian journalists, Governor Oborevwori urged them to keep learning and relearning to become more ethical and development-focused, as members of a well respected professional body. 

    He remarked that journalists needed to keep learning, and relearning as part of their work because of the fast paced developments in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). 

    “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate the President of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahaya and all Nigerian journalists on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the union. 

    “I must thank Nigerian journalists, who hold the government and its officials accountable, and for their incalculable contributions to the nation’s democracy and progress. 

    “As the Fourth Estate of the Realm, media practitioners are critical stakeholders in the society, and have enormous power and influence on the people which they must continue to exercise for growth and development of our great country.”

    While noting the watchdog function of the media in the political system, Oborevwori acknowledged the NUJ’s crucial role in defining Nigeria’s narrative and furthering democratic ideals.

    The Governor said; “I must commend the union’s leadership for defending press freedom and fighting for the welfare of journalists. 

    “The NUJ’s 70th anniversary marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s media landscape, reflecting decades of commitment to journalistic excellence and the promotion of democratic principles.”