Tinubu Hosts Delta Governor and APC Leaders Amid Emerging Political Realignments

President Bola Tinubu welcomed Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and several governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Presidential Villa on Monday, as conversations around party loyalty and future elections gain momentum.

Governor Oborevwori’s attendance was particularly notable, as it follows his recent switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC—a move that caught many political observers off guard.

This visit represents his first formal interaction with President Tinubu since his defection. Also swept up in the political shift were former Delta Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who ran as the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in 2019 and 2023, Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme, and other notable PDP figures from Delta State.

Oborevwori arrived at the Villa at around 3:45 p.m., with APC Governors Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Uba Sani (Kaduna), and Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa) arriving shortly after.

The gathering was held privately within the president’s office and lasted for more than two hours.

Governor Oborevwori did not address the press following the session, leading to widespread speculation over the nature of the discussions and any potential political deals made.

While specifics remain unclear, insiders suggest the meeting is part of the Tinubu administration’s strategic plan to boost APC’s presence in the South-South—a region traditionally dominated by the PDP. This push is believed to be linked to early preparations for the 2027 presidential race.