A major political realignment is looming in Delta State as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is reportedly set to dissolve his cabinet in the coming week, following a wave of defections from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), trusted government sources have revealed.
The anticipated dissolution is expected to trigger a sweeping reshuffle across all levels of political appointments in the state, from commissioners and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to Special Assistants (SAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Personal Assistants (PAs), and Executive Assistants. The move is believed to be part of strategic efforts by the Oborevwori administration to stabilize its political structure and reposition itself in light of the growing influence of the APC.
Insiders within the Government House in Asaba disclosed that plans are already underway to reconstitute the cabinet in a way that balances power among loyalists of the PDP and defectors from the APC. The consultations, which are currently intensifying across the three senatorial districts, are reportedly aimed at creating space for members of the old APC who are pushing for stronger representation in Governor Oborevwori’s next political lineup.
In Delta North, the restructuring has already sparked internal friction, with some factions in the APC insisting that Senator Ned Nwoko should assume a leadership role in the region, a claim that has caused discontent among loyalists of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Sources say this internal power tussle is one of the challenges the Oborevwori administration is trying to manage carefully as it works toward unveiling a new cabinet.
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Top political analysts in the state believe the looming cabinet shake-up could redefine Delta’s political landscape, especially as 2027 political calculations begin to gain traction. The growing defection wave is being interpreted as a strategic effort by key political players to align with the APC-led federal government and secure relevance ahead of future elections.
The insider also hinted that the next set of appointments will be closely watched by both PDP and APC stakeholders, as it will determine not just the balance of power within the state, but also who holds the political influence to drive critical decisions and control grassroots support.
As Delta State braces for what could be one of its most consequential cabinet overhauls in recent history, residents, political observers, and party loyalists are keeping their eyes firmly on Asaba. The big question remains: who will stay, who will go, and who will emerge as the new power brokers in Oborevwori’s government?
More updates are expected to unfold in the coming days as the Governor finalizes his list of appointments and reappointments.