A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ika land, Emmanuel Ojemeh has emphasised the imminent overwhelming change in power play and politics in Delta State as the Chairman of NDDC, Barr Chiedu Ebie facilitates and empties the formidable DUG into the APC.
Ojemeh, stated this in his interaction with NigeriaOnline in Asaba this week, stating that the political constellation is about to come into accelerated effect in the state.
“Political earthquake is definitely looming in Delta State as Chiedu Ebie, a prominent figure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who had since defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), is rallying the formidable Delete Unity Group to his party, the APC. This move that is expected to have significant repercussions for the PDP in the state, will change the colour of politics and politicking in Delta State, owing to Barr Ebie’s deft organisational disposition to politics and relationship building.
However, Ebie’s rally is not entirely surprising, given his appointment as Board Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by President Bola Tinubu . This development has been seen as a strategic move to bolster the APC’s influence in the region.
The Delta APC leaders have already expressed excitement over Ebie’s appointment, and his dedication to duty afterwards, praising President Tinubu’s decision and vision in putting round pegs in round holes. With the DUG defection, the APC is likely to gain a significant boost in the state, potentially altering the balance of power in the region.”
As the news of DUG Exodus spreads, many are eagerly awaiting the official announcement, which is reportedly set to happen on March 29, 2025. The implications of this move will undoubtedly be far-reaching, and it’s essential to keep a close eye on the evolving developments in Delta State political landscape.
Emmanuel Ojemeh, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has highlighted the significance of Barr Chiedu Ebie and the DUG community in the APC. According to Ojemeh, DUG is a strategic move that will bolster the APC’s chances in Delta State.
Ojemeh emphasized that Ebie’s influence and popularity in the state will undoubtedly attract more supporters to the APC. His defection was always seen as a major boost to the party’s efforts to expand its base in the region.
Ojemeh noted that DUG mass defection will also bring about a new era of cooperation and unity within the APC in Delta State. With DUG on board with their individual and corporate records, the party is expected to present a more united front, which will be crucial in the upcoming elections.
” Barr Chiedu Ebie is an accomplished and integrated politician. What is more significant is his organisational skill. What he put into the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State is what he is bringing to the APC . What have you on a calm, organized gentleman? His coming all in with the DUG organisation and and the attendant goodwill that follows, it is nothing less than huge advantage for the APC community”.
Overall, Emmanuel Ojemeh believes that Barr Chiedu Ebie’s DUG defection into the APC is a game-changer for the party in Delta State, and will have a significant impact on the state’s political play field .
There’s been a significant shake-up in Delta State’s politics, with the class of politicians in Delta Unity Group(DUG) penultimate 2023 general elections that tipped the scale. With the overwhelming reports that the Delta Unity Group (DUG) are moving all in from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on March 29, 2025, tsunami only got real.
This development is part of a larger trend of defections from the PDP to the APC in Delta State.
The DUG’s decision to defect was reportedly due to the PDP’s failure to address internal conflicts and promote unity within the party. The group’s leaders, including Chiedu Ebie, have expressed their dissatisfaction with the PDP’s leadership and governance in the state.
This mass defection is expected to significantly impact the state’s political landscape, potentially altering the sphere of political power.
Why this could be troubling for PDP is that, sequel to this atmosphere, a significant number of members, including relatives of Governor Okowa’s strongman, Barr Eugene Uzum, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
These developments are seen as major boost to the APC’s chances in the state, particularly with the 2027,general elections in mind. The defectors, who include former PDP leaders and members, have expressed their dissatisfaction with the PDP’s leadership and governance in the state.
These developments have significant implications for the political power play in Delta State and will definitely alter the outcome of future elections.
