Oborevwori, Other Governors Who Switched Parties

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection marks another instance of a sitting governor changing political allegiance while in office.

Over the years, several governors have switched parties, reshaping the political landscape. Below is a list of governors who have made similar moves:

Sheriff Oborevwori

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori recently made headlines by leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All-Progressives Congress (APC). Oborevwori, who won the 2023 governorship election under the PDP, was formally welcomed into the APC by top party leaders. His defection was confirmed during a press briefing by Senator Ebiowou Manager and Information Commissioner Aniagwu Charles, who noted its potential impact on the 2027 elections.

Aminu Tambuwal

The former governor of Sokoto State initially left the PDP for the APC while serving as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In 2018, he returned to the PDP and contested for the presidential ticket, which he lost to Atiku Abubakar, another politician who had also switched between the APC and PDP.

Other Sokoto governors who changed parties include:

• Attahiru Bafarawa – Moved from the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) to the PDP.
• Aliyu Wamakko – Left the PDP for the APC.

Abdulfatah Ahmed

While serving as governor of Kwara State, Ahmed made headlines for his political shifts. He moved from the PDP to the APC in 2013, only to return to the PDP in 2018.

Boni Haruna

Haruna, who governed Adamawa State from 1999 to 2007, defected from the PDP to the Action Congress (AC) during his tenure.

Ikedi Ohakim

Elected as governor of Imo State in 2007, Ohakim transitioned from the Progressive Peoples Alliance to the PDP.

Murtala Nyako

Nyako, who led Adamawa State from 2007 to 2008, switched from the APC to the PDP.

Rochas Okorocha

Okorocha, elected as Imo State governor in 2011, left the All Progressives Grand Alliance for the APC.

Other governors who changed parties include:

• Mahmuda Shinkafi (Zamfara) – ANPP to PDP.
• Bello Matawalle (Zamfara) – PDP to APC.

Additionally, states such as Benue, Ondo, Rivers, Cross River, Edo, Kano, Kebbi, and Jigawa have witnessed political defections by sitting governors at various times.