Following the current realignment of political stakeholders in Delta State, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and 21 other members formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development has effectively transformed the Delta State House of Assembly into a one-party legislature, as the remaining seven members were originally elected on the ticket of the APC.
“With this action, the Delta State House of Assembly is now composed entirely of members from the All Progressives Congress. We thank our constituents for endorsing this progressive course of action,” he said.
The Speaker stated during the resumption of plenary after the Easter break that the decision was the result of extensive consultations with their constituents and political leaders throughout the state.
He emphasized that the move aligned with Section 109 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
While expressing appreciation to members for their contributions so far, Guwor urged the House to ensure the completion of all pending bills as the second legislative session ends soon.
“The mass defection of members of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to the All Progressives Congress was made in the overall interest of Deltans and the state,” the Speaker said.
He explained that the decision followed extensive consultations held on April 23, which culminated in the official reception on April 28, 2025, at the Government House and the Cenotaph, respectively.
He informed the House that he received 21 letters (including his own) notifying of the change of party affiliation from the PDP to the APC.
A motion to adopt the letters of party change was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, and seconded by Hon. Ferguson Onwo, who represents Isoko South II.
