Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, claims his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has led to increased revenue allocation for his state. As a result, his government no longer struggles to pay salaries or execute projects. This development comes after the APC convention held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Friday night.
According to Oborevwori, his decision to join the ruling party was driven by the need to align Delta State with the federal government. This move has allegedly enhanced access to resources and improved governance outcomes. The governor credits President Bola Tinubu's policies for the positive changes in his state.
Oborevwori's defection has also inspired other state governors to follow suit. Currently, 31 governors are affiliated with the APC, a record since 1999. The governor believes this demonstrates President Tinubu's effectiveness and suggests that Nigerians will reelect him in 2027.
The sheer number of governors defecting to the APC in a bid to tap into the federal government's resources raises questions about the true motives behind such moves. While Governor Oborevwori may believe President Tinubu's policies are yielding positive results, critics will argue that these defections are a result of the government's ability to dispense patronage. For everyday Nigerians, the implications of these defections are far-reaching, particularly in terms of resource allocation and policy implementation. The fact that 31 governors are now affiliated with the APC suggests a concerning level of partisanship in governance, which may undermine the country's democratic institutions.
