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Delta Speaker, 21 Other PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC
In a significant political shift, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, along with 21 other lawmakers originally elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This mass defection has effectively turned the Delta Assembly into an all-APC legislature, with the remaining seven members already belonging to the ruling party.
Announcing the development during Tuesday’s plenary session following the Easter recess, the Speaker said the decision was the outcome of extensive consultations with constituents and political leaders statewide. He cited Section 109 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as the legal basis for the defection.
Guwor expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their service and urged them to prioritize the completion of outstanding bills as the current legislative session nears its close. He noted that the defection aligns with a broader political realignment in the state and a strategic move to cooperate more effectively with the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu.
“The mass defection of PDP lawmakers, led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to the APC is in the best interest of the state and its people,” Guwor stated.
He explained that the decision followed a series of consultations held on April 23 and culminated in an official reception of defectors at the Government House and the Cenotaph on April 28, 2025.
“We are fully committed to partnering with the Federal Government to deliver improved development outcomes for Deltans,” he said. “We commend Governor Oborevwori for his bold and strategic leadership, and as a legislative body, we fully support his decision.”
The Speaker confirmed receipt of 22 letters—his own included—formally notifying the House of their change in party affiliation. He attributed the move to internal crises within the PDP, particularly at the national level and within the South-South zonal structure, which he said led to factionalism and disunity.
Citing constitutional backing from Section 109(1)(g), Guwor affirmed the legitimacy of the defections, stating, “With this development, the Delta State House of Assembly is now entirely composed of members from the APC. We thank our constituents for supporting this progressive direction.”
A motion to adopt the change of party affiliation letters was moved by Majority Leader Hon. Emeka Nwaobi and seconded by Hon. Ferguson Onwo, who represents Isoko South II.
Speaking with journalists after the plenary, Hon. Nwaobi reiterated that the defections were driven by the instability and leadership struggles within the PDP. He emphasized that the lawmakers’ choice to join the APC was constitutionally sound and driven by a shared commitment to stability and effective governance.
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has stepped down from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, citing the need to safeguard his integrity and prevent distractions to the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Presidency confirmed Nnaji’s resignation on Tuesday, following heightened public scrutiny over allegations of certificate forgery and inconsistencies in his academic records.
In a statement released the same day, Nnaji said his decision came after “careful reflection and consultations with family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians.” He described the claims as part of a “sustained campaign of falsehood” that he believes is politically motivated, aimed at undermining both his character and office.
“These baseless allegations and media distortions have caused personal distress and begun to distract from the important work of the ministry and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
Nnaji emphasized that his resignation should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt, but rather as a personal choice to uphold due process and allow judicial proceedings to take their course.
“I cannot, in good conscience, allow these distractions to overshadow the noble objectives of the Tinubu administration,” he added, reaffirming his decades-long record of dedication and service.
Appointed in August 2023, Nnaji’s tenure ended amid investigations into alleged procurement irregularities and a public dispute with the Enugu State Government over the certificate forgery allegations.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has blamed the deteriorating security situation in the state on the legacy of the 2018 Offa bank robbery, linking the incident to the leadership of former Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking with journalists during a visit to Oke-Ode, the governor accused Saraki of “playing politics with security” and urged him to take responsibility for the tragic robbery incident that claimed 33 lives before criticising the current administration.
> “It was under PDP. Bukola Saraki bears a court statement that he is the leader of PDP in Kwara. Under his leadership, 33 people were killed in one day,” AbdulRazaq said in a viral video.
The governor further alleged that the armed gang behind the deadly robbery were Saraki’s loyalists, claiming they used “Aso Ebi of Saraki’s wedding” and vehicles branded with his name during the operation. He maintained that the PDP lacked the moral authority to challenge his government’s efforts in tackling insecurity.
In September 2024, a Kwara State High Court delivered judgement on the case, sentencing five suspects to death by hanging after finding them guilty of armed robbery and culpable homicide.
The convicts — Ayoade Akinnibosun, Azeez Salahudeen, Niyi Ogundiran, Ibikunle Ogunleye, and Adeola Abraham — were part of the gang responsible for the massacre.
Meanwhile, several communities in Kwara South and Central, including Oke-Ode, Patigi, and Marri, continue to suffer repeated attacks by armed gangs, leading to rising fear among residents and mass displacement from rural areas.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Component, OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) Sect 3, on 28 September 2025 conducted multiple coordinated missions across Kakihun, Oke-ode, Babanla and surrounding areas. Reconnaissance and close air support operations were executed to deter threats, while hostile elements sighted east of Babanla were decisively engaged. Concurrent surveillance flights also covered key settlements and military positions, gathering critical intelligence to support ground forces.
These missions reaffirm NAF’s commitment to protecting troops and civilians, maintaining air superiority, and sustaining pressure on hostile actors. All operations were completed successfully. The NAF assures Nigerians of its unwavering resolve to defend the nation’s territorial integrity and safeguard communities against threats. Citizens are encouraged to remain confident, vigilant, and supportive of the Armed Forces as decisive actions continue to restore lasting peace and security across the country.
Ehimen Ejodame
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information,
Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.
29 September 2025
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