On 23 April 2025 defected from the PDP to the APC alongside former governor Ifeanyi Okowa, his cabinet and other stakeholders, describing the move as 'a movement, not a defection'.
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28 Apr 2025Source: Reuben Abati ↗
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Incumbent · APC · Home state: Delta
Sheriff Oborevwori
Governor of Delta State
In office since 29 May 2023 — present
Sheriff Oborevwori, born 19 June 1963 in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, rose from councillor in 1996 to Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly from 2017 to 2023. Elected Governor of Delta State in March 2023 on the PDP platform, he assumed office on 29 May 2023. On 23 April 2025 he led a mass defection of the Delta PDP structure, including his predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa, to the APC, describing it as 'a movement'. He now governs as an APC governor.
Born: 1963-06-19
Education: BSc, Ambrose Alli University (2004); MSc, Delta State University (2010)
Previous offices: Councillor, Okpe Local Government (1996) · Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly (2017-2023)
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Formally received into the APC at a grand reception in Asaba on 28 April 2025 by Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, with the entire Delta PDP structure defecting.
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28 Apr 2025Source: Radio Now ↗
The PDP National Working Committee resolved to take legal action to reclaim its mandate from Oborevwori and other defectors, directing its National Legal Adviser to commence proceedings.
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30 Apr 2025Source: DNTWOK ↗
Presented a N1.664 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill ('Budget of Accelerating the MORE Agenda') with 70% dedicated to capital expenditure, including N450 billion for roads.
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27 Nov 2025Source: Advocate ↗
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