Dele Momodu Carpets Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection to APC, Labels Move Opportunistic
Veteran journalist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has lashed out at the recent defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the move opportunistic and lacking in principle.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Momodu expressed disappointment over the political realignment in Delta State, questioning the motives behind the switch and casting doubt on the value it brings to the people of the region.
“PDP was the ruling party and people were disillusioned with the direction it was going at the time,” Momodu said, recounting his own brief stint with the APC.
“Regrettably, it happens. Sometimes a man has to try two wives, or a wife has to try two orphans, to know who is better. I realized the APC was heading in the wrong direction, and the only option to actualize my dream was the PDP.”
He was particularly critical of former Governor Okowa, questioning his performance and loyalty. “What else does Dr. Okowa want? You’ve been Secretary to the State Government, Senator, Governor for eight years, and Vice Presidential candidate. What did you deliver to your people in the South-South?”
Momodu described Okowa’s switch to APC as “a desperate, opportunistic move,” arguing that the timing — barely halfway into President Tinubu’s administration — shows a lack of principle.
He also dismissed rumors suggesting Atiku Abubakar, PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, might defect as well.
“I’m not here speaking for Atiku. The Atiku that I know is not a desperate politician. He’s a consummate democrat. Politics for him is a clean game — if he wins, fine; if not, he returns to the drawing board.”
Taking a swipe at the political celebrations in Delta State following the defections, Momodu questioned the tangible benefits brought to the people.
“I saw people dancing, claiming to have joined the mainstream. What goodies have you brought to your people in 20 years? We were foundation members of the PDP.”
He ended his remarks with a scathing critique of the current political culture in Nigeria, labeling it “despicable” and driven by desperation rather than public service.
