Presidency Officials Behind Delta APC Crisis” – Senator Nwaoboshi Vows To Expose Cabal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State is facing renewed turbulence as former Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, alleged that individuals within the Presidency were behind the internal crisis threatening to destabilize the party.

Nwaoboshi, a veteran lawmaker and influential APC chieftain popularly known as Oracle, disclosed in an exclusive interview with Sunday Vanguard that these unnamed power brokers deliberately conspired to frustrate the political ambitions of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.

According to him, the crisis—which began shortly after President Bola Tinubu assumed office—was orchestrated “for personal reasons” by certain Presidency insiders. He vowed to expose their identities at the appropriate time, describing their actions as an unnecessary interference in the affairs of Delta APC.

Nwaoboshi’s Position on Omo-Agege

Nwaoboshi admitted that he had consistently advised Omo-Agege against contesting the 2023 governorship election, which he lost to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He emphasized that history has shown how difficult it is to unseat a sitting governor in Delta State.

“When James Ibori sought re-election, no one challenged him in the primary. The same happened under Emmanuel Uduaghan and Ifeanyi Okowa,” Nwaoboshi said. “It is nearly impossible to break the system when a sitting governor is running for a second term.”

The APC chieftain revealed that Omo-Agege had privately expressed his frustrations and concerns over his political relevance, a matter Nwaoboshi claims he has discussed directly with Governor Oborevwori. According to him, the former DSP’s primary demand is recognition and respect for his contributions as a party leader.

“I don’t think Omo-Agege has any intention of running against the governor in 2027,” Nwaoboshi insisted. “His only concern is that he should be duly respected as a former leader of the APC in Delta.”

The Governor’s Entry and APC’s Power Shift

Nwaoboshi recently paid a courtesy visit to Governor Oborevwori at the Delta Government House in Asaba. He described the governor’s realignment with the APC as a “game-changer” that would reshape the political equation in the state ahead of the 2027 elections.

He explained that in Nigeria’s political tradition, a sitting governor automatically assumes leadership of his party at the state level. This, he said, meant that Oborevwori’s crossover into the APC had significantly reduced Omo-Agege’s influence.

“The moment a governor enters the party, he becomes the leader,” Nwaoboshi stated. “That is how it has always been, and it is the reality Omo-Agege must come to terms with.”

The Alleged Role of the Presidency

Perhaps the most explosive revelation in the interview was Nwaoboshi’s accusation that certain Presidency figures deliberately sowed discord in Delta APC.

“The APC in Delta was a united family until after the president won the election,” Nwaoboshi claimed. “It was only after victory that some people in the Presidency, for personal reasons, began to interfere. They are the ones who created what you now call a crisis in the party. At the right time, I will expose them.”

Political observers suggest that these allegations, if substantiated, could have far-reaching implications—not only for the unity of APC in Delta but also for its broader image as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Delta APC at a Crossroads

The ongoing tussle raises questions about APC’s readiness to challenge PDP’s dominance in Delta State. While Omo-Agege remains a strong political force, the emergence of Governor Oborevwori under the APC banner appears to have shifted the balance of power.

Analysts argue that unless APC resolves its internal divisions, it risks weakening its opposition stance against PDP strongholds in the South-South region.

“Nwaoboshi’s revelations are a wake-up call,” noted one political commentator. “If the Presidency is truly meddling in state-level affairs, APC may find it difficult to consolidate power in Delta and beyond.”

What This Means for 2027

The power struggle comes at a time when opposition parties are regrouping nationally. With Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and other heavyweights yet to fully commit to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, the APC’s internal wrangling adds another layer of uncertainty to Nigeria’s fast-shifting political landscape.

For Omo-Agege, political survival now depends on whether he can reconcile with Oborevwori and reposition himself within a party that appears to be redefining its leadership structure. For Nwaoboshi, the task ahead lies in balancing loyalty to the party with exposing what he perceives as external sabotage.