DELTA: Oborevwori, Omo-Agege trade heavy blows

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

Politics

DELTA: Oborevwori, Omo-Agege trade heavy blows

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has defected to the APC, the party he defeated in 2023, and now prioritizes President Bola Tinubu's reelection in 2027. His arch-rival, former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, has joined the NDC and aligned with Peter Obi. The two trade accusations of betrayal and incompetence, setting the stage for a fierce rivalry in Delta State's 2027 elections.

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