January 07, (THEWILL) – Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Deltans to ignore the unfounded rumours that he has perfected plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking through Festus Ahon, his Chief Press Secretary, the Governor in a statement on Tuesday, described the speculation as false information engineered by opposition elements in the state.
Citing his widespread acceptance among party members and his solid followership from well-meaning Deltans and residents, Governor Oborevwori said he has no reason to leave the PDP.
“The Governor remains committed to his duties and is focused on delivering on his MORE Agenda, which he promised to the people of Delta State during his election campaigns”, the statement said, reiterating the Governor’s dedication to serving the people of Delta.
He attributed the false defection rumours to opposition parties in the state, who, according to him, feel threatened by Oborevwori’s growing popularity and his efforts to build bridges across political divides.
Governor Oborevwori urged Deltans to ignore the unfounded rumours, describing them as the work of mischief makers and fifth columnists-attempting to create unnecessary distractions.
Similarly, the PDP in Delta State described as sinister and baseless, the speculations of the rumoured defection of Governor Oborevwori to the APC.
The Party, in a statement by its Chairman, Solomon Arenyeka, urged members of the public to disregard the “dubious speculation.”
The statement read: “The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Delta state chapter has been drawn to mischievous, sinister and baseless speculations especially in the Social Media that the Governor of Delta State and our political leader, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has perfected plans to decamp to the All Progressives Congress APC.
“The State leadership of the PDP viewed such unfounded reports as the handiwork of jobless political hirelings and their ignoble sponsors as failed agents of destabilisation and treachery.
“We particularly state in clear terms that the faceless group of individuals spreading the rumours and parading themselves as concerned leaders of the PDP are impostors and are not members of our great Party.
“We strongly condemn in all vehemence the vile and wicked propaganda of the depraved perpetrators, particularly the key peddler, a notorious serial blackmailer and dishonest scoundrel, who would live in infamy for concocting lies as a means of survival.
“The state leadership of the PDP urges members of the public to disregard the dubious speculation and also wishes to reassure all that nothing can distract the Governor in keeping faith with the delivery of good governance through his laudable M.O.R.E agenda as exemplified by massive provision of social infrastructure and human capital development across the state.”
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