Oborevwori’s defection to APC brings “greater love” from presidency – Aniagwu
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has explained Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a “necessary adjustment to the changing political climate.”
Speaking on TVC’s Politics Tonight on Friday, Aniagwu said the governor’s decision to leave the PDP earlier this year was strategic, aimed at ensuring the state’s interests were better served.
“We noticed a change in the taste of the palm wine, and it became necessary to adjust our drinking pattern.
“From what we have seen since that time, our governor saw tomorrow, ” Aniagwu said.
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The commissioner also added that since Governor Oborevwori joined the APC in April, Delta State had received increased attention and support from President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“Even while we were in the PDP, there was love. But becoming a member of the same family has brought a whole new level of partnership and progress.
”Politics, after all, is local, and if this new political alignment benefits our people, it is the right step, ” he added.
Addressing reports of internal tension within the APC in Delta State following the governor’s entry, Aniagwu acknowledged that integrating old APC members with new entrants from the PDP naturally created differing interests but insisted the administration had worked to harmonize all sides.
“You don’t expect that the moment you move in, everybody will be on the same page.
“But the governor has managed these interests and brought a lot of people together, ” he said.
Aniagwu also dismissed claims that older APC members were being sidelined, describing political disagreements as normal in a democracy.
“That someone comes on TV to express grievances does not mean he is bitter.
“Democracy offers everyone the right to speak. What matters is that, at the end of the day, we all move in one direction, ” he said.
Responding to allegations of “kangaroo suspensions” of party officials in some local governments, including Ughelli North and Ethiope West, Aniagwu denied any high-handedness, stating that local party members acted within their rights.
“If a local government party chairman is not doing what he is supposed to do, the people in that local government have the power to act.
“That does not mean the governor is interfering. Party processes must be respected, ” he said.
Aniagwu praised Governor Oborevwori’s performance since taking office, noting that the governor had intensified his development agenda after joining the APC.
He cited the approval of a N59 billion flyover project at Uromi Junction in Agbor and a N39 billion flyover at Otovwodo Junction in Ughelli, both awarded to construction giant Julius Berger, as evidence of the administration’s commitment to infrastructure.
“From day one, Oborevwori has maintained his speed in making Delta a more livable state.
“He has not looked back; instead, he increases the momentum every day, ” the commissioner added.
He emphasised that the governor’s move to the APC had repositioned Delta politically and strengthened the state’s bond with the federal government.
“The governor’s decision was not about personal gain.
“It was about ensuring Delta State continues to grow and benefit from national opportunities. And so far, the results speak for themselves, ” he said.
