Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said his defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, was not to kill the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Oborevwori said the PDP can’t make any headway in 2027, hence the decision of his administration to form a political alignment with the APC.

Speaking through the state’s Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, at a press briefing in Asaba, the governor said the intention of his administration was to move the state forward.

Oborevwori, former PDP’s running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa and some chieftains of the party in the state had defected to the APC.

However, the governor said his alignment with APC was aimed at advancing the state’s development.

“Our desire is not to kill PDP but to move Delta forward, and so we changed our driving pattern.

“It was obvious that PDP won’t make headway in the forthcoming 2027 election, and so [there was] need to move to APC,” he said.

On the performance of his administration, he added, “In almost two years, we can see very bold and remarkable achievements by Governor Oborevwori and his team.

“We have provided roads in various communities, reducing travel time from Asaba to Ughelli to just one hour and forty-five minutes.”

He dismissed concerns raised by critics about the government’s capacity to deliver, stating, “Anyone suggesting that the administration is losing grip is far from the truth.

“We remain committed to delivering results.”