Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, said there is no truth in allegations he was making plans to quit the People’s Democratic Party and defect to the All-Progressives Congress.
A group, ‘Concerned Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party’ had accused the governor of romancing with the APC.
“You have been secretly romancing top aides to His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Top presidential aides and allies of the president are now working to facilitate a meeting between you and President Tinubu on this self-seeking agenda.
“Your ultimate goal, as pointed out by those close to you, is to obtain approval to join the APC. In this regard, we are deeply troubled by these flying and unconfirmed rumours.
“We, therefore, demand prompt clarification from you to put us in the picture.
“A delayed response could be considered as glaring evidence of your compromised position,” said the group in a statement signed by Mr. Theophilus Ekiyor, Mr. Ochuko Oghenekome and Mr Ezekiel Chukwudi, they urged the governor to confirm or deny his defection plan.
Responding to the allegations, governor Oborevwori through his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, remarked that the claims are baseless.
“The rumours of Governor Oborevwori planning to defect to another party are entirely false and were concocted by opposition elements in the state who feel threatened by his growing acceptance and bridge-building efforts across political divides.
“Governor Oborevwori has no reason to defect to any other party. His broad acceptance within the PDP and the support of well-meaning Deltans and residents remain steadfast,” Ahon said.
