By Admin By Peter Onyekachukwu, Warri
DELTA: Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, Member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) “dead” in her constituency.
She made this declaration on Tuesday during an empowerment program where she distributed vehicles, motorcycles, sewing machines, and water pumps to her constituents.
Speaking at the event, Ibori-Suenu said her political alignment had always been with the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite previously being a PDP member. She expressed her joy in officially joining the APC, describing it as the “supreme party.”
“The wind and lightning that will destroy PDP have arrived. We will bury the PDP in the Ologbo River, the bridge between Delta and Edo States,” she declared.
The lawmaker accused the PDP of stifling her political aspirations, adding that her decision to join the APC was long overdue. She thanked the APC leadership for their support and promised to work tirelessly to deliver the party’s goals in Ethiope Federal Constituency.
“We are capable, and we will not disappoint Ethiope Federal Constituency. To the leadership of APC, I appreciate your support. God will bless you all, including my leaders Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Hon. Halims Agoda,” she said.
The event also marked the defection of several PDP members to the APC, sparking jubilation among party faithful.
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, APC’s governorship candidate and former Deputy Senate President, commended Ibori-Suenu for joining the party, describing her as a “political bulldozer.” He expressed confidence that her defection, alongside others, would bolster APC’s chances in the 2027 elections.
“With the caliber of people joining APC, there is no doubt that we will take over Delta State in 2027,” Omo-Agege asserted.
He also acknowledged the contributions of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, and expressed hope that Ibori would eventually join APC.
The empowerment program drew praise from community leaders, including Dr. Odafe Omene, a former Ethiope West Chairman, who lauded Ibori-Suenu’s efforts in alleviating poverty in the constituency.
“If past representatives had empowered our people like this, no one would be crying of hunger today,” Omene said, urging her to sustain her developmental initiatives.