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Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed surprise over the recent defection of Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, conveyed his astonishment during a press briefing held in Abuja on April 27, 2025.
Governor Okowa's switch to the APC has been a topic of significant discussion, given his influential role within the PDP and his tenure as the party's vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. Saraki's reaction underscores the unexpected nature of this political shift, which has implications for party dynamics and alliances ahead of the upcoming 2027 elections.
The defection has already begun to influence political alignments, with several of Okowa's aides and over 5,000 PDP members in Delta State reportedly joining the APC. This mass movement indicates a potential realignment of political loyalties in the region.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, Saraki's comments highlight the complexities and surprises inherent in Nigerian politics, particularly as parties prepare for the next electoral cycle.
