By Peter Onyekachukwu 
By Peter Onyekachukwu, Asaba
DELTA: A wave of political uncertainty is sweeping across Delta State following the sudden repainting and rebranding of several Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariats with the colours and insignias of the All Progressives Congress (APC), sparking tension and raising questions over party loyalty, property rights, and 2027 election strategies.
Structures long associated with the PDP a party that has held sway in the state for over two decades are being repurposed with the APC’s green-and-white hues, and APC flags are now hoisted in places once dominated by PDP banners. The move has left party faithful on both sides bewildered and uneasy.
“What is going on in Delta State is a political ambush,” said a senior PDP member who asked not to be named. “There’s no formal defection, no handover. Just overnight transformations of our buildings. Who gave the approval?”
The incidents, reported across multiple local government areas, have been linked to internal cracks within the PDP and growing speculation about covert realignments ahead of the next general elections. Political insiders say that rather than outright defections, some PDP stakeholders are subtly aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, perhaps as a survival strategy in the face of national political shifts.
“This is not just about paint and flags,” said an APC supporter in Delta Central. “It’s a signal of deeper political movement. But we the core APC members are not being carried along. It feels like they want to hijack our platform through the backdoor.”
The controversy deepened following reports that PDP ward and unit meetings are increasingly infused with APC rhetoric, often without coordination with APC leadership. Tensions flared further when Erhiatake Ibori, daughter of former Delta State Governor Chief James Ibori, was allegedly involved in replacing the PDP logo at a local secretariat with that of the APC a move many see as symbolic of the shifting political tides in the state.
“This paints a picture of confusion,” noted political analyst Tony Akpo. “It’s either PDP is collapsing from within, or some of its members are planning to ride on APC’s platform without committing to its structure. Either way, it’s dangerous for party politics and stability.”
Observers warn that the quiet encroachment, if not checked, could spark grassroots clashes between loyalists of both parties, particularly in areas where political rivalry is already fierce.
As the 2027 elections draw closer, Delta may find itself at the centre of a high-stakes power tussle one where party lines blur and political ambition overrides party discipline.