Thousands of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s supporters gathered at the Cenotaph in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday in anticipation of his official defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event was attended by top national and state political leaders, along with party officials, with Vice President Kashim Shettima present to witness the ceremony.
The atmosphere was charged with excitement as loyalists chanted slogans like “We are all BATified and Sherrified” and “Anywhere Sheriff goes, we follow,” signaling their readiness to follow the governor as he switches from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
Local vendors seized the opportunity, enjoying brisk sales of APC-branded merchandise, such as bangles, hats, mufflers, shirts, flags, and stickers, along the road leading to the venue.