Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, made headlines on Wednesday as he formally left the Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection is the most recent instance of sitting governors switching political events, a development that has occurred a number of occasions in recent times.

Oborevwori received the 2023 governorship election beneath the PDP however was formally acquired into the APC by prime occasion leaders this week. 

Senator Ebiowou Supervisor and Data Commissioner Aniagwu Charles confirmed the defection in a press briefing, indicating that this transfer might have vital implications for the 2027 elections.

Oborevwori’s defection isn’t an remoted case, as a number of governors have crossed occasion traces whereas nonetheless in workplace. 

Beneath is a listing of notable governors who’ve switched events throughout their tenure:

1. Aminu Tambuwal

The previous Sokoto governor initially switched from the PDP to the APC whereas serving as Speaker of the Home of Representatives. In 2018, he rejoined the PDP whereas nonetheless serving as governor and pursued the presidential ticket, which he misplaced to Atiku Abubakar.

Tambuwal shouldn’t be the one Sokoto governor to change events:

• Attahiru Bafarawa: From All Nigeria Individuals’s Social gathering (ANPP) to PDP
• Aliyu Wamakko: From PDP to APC

2. Abdulfatah Ahmed

Whereas serving as governor of Kwara State, Ahmed made headlines for his political strikes. He left the PDP for the APC in 2013, then returned to the PDP in 2018.

3. Boni Haruna

The previous governor of Adamawa State (1999–2007) defected from PDP to the Motion Congress (AC) throughout his tenure.

4. Ikedi Ohakim

Governor of Imo State in 2007, Ohakim switched from the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) to the PDP throughout his time in workplace.

5. Murtala Nyako

Nyako served as governor of Adamawa State from 2007 to 2008. He defected from the APC to the PDP throughout his tenure.

6. Rochas Okorocha

Elected as Imo State governor in 2011, Okorocha moved from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the APC whereas in workplace.