Popular Delta State politician, Chief Great Ogboru, has welcomed the defecting leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in the State into the All Progressives Congress, while describing the political development as “a defining moment for Delta State and Nigeria.”
Ogboru, who was the 2019 Governorship candidate of APC in Delta State, said that the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his immediate predecessor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and other erstwhile leaders and members of the PDP to APC in Delta State “signifies a turning point in our State’s political history.”
These were contained in a statement he signed, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Tuesday.
While maintaining that the mass defection of the PDP leaders and members in Delta into APC was “A historic move not only for APC, but for the entire state”, Ogboru noted with delight that “With Delta State aligning with the party (APC) at the centre, it is certain that a new chapter has been set for greater collaboration, impactful governance and a more inclusive political process.”
The statement added, “I welcome His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, former Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and other political heavyweights of PDP to the Delta APC. I congratulate them on this decision for our great party, the APC.
“This is a defining moment for Delta State and Nigeria. It signifies a turning point in our State’s political history because Oborevwori’s decision will further reunite our people and fasten development and progressive governance in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“With Delta State aligning with the party at the centre, it is certain that a new chapter has been set for greater collaboration, impactful governance, and a more inclusive political process. This synergy between the Federal Government and Delta State will ensure significant benefits to our people in Delta State in terms of infrastructure and human capital development.
“Together we will build the Delta State of our dreams and write a new chapter in Delta State’s political history. Together, we shall steer the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to greater heights. Together, we will work tirelessly to achieve greatness for Delta State and Nigeria.”
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