Betrayers Beware! PDP NEC Vows Voters Will Punish Eno, Oborevwori For Defection

Some senior members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) have warned that Governors Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom and Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State will face serious political consequences for allegedly defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.

Among the critics are former PDP National Secretary, Ibrahim Tsauri, and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Diran Odeyemi, who strongly believe that voters in Akwa Ibom and Delta will deliver what they described as a “bitter political lesson” to both governors at the ballot box.

In an interview with Sunday Punch, Tsauri condemned the wave of defections, which he attributed to what he called desperation and intimidation allegedly orchestrated by the APC-led federal government.

“The governor is still in his first term and wants a second, so he defected,” Tsauri said. “The APC-led government is using every tactic — threats, inducements, false promises — to lure or coerce officials into their fold. Many of those defecting have been promised automatic tickets and electoral manipulation in 2027. Akwa Ibom’s governor is no different.”

He added that the people of Akwa Ibom and Delta would not take the defection lightly. “These two states have deep-rooted PDP loyalty, and I’m confident their citizens will respond accordingly in 2027,” he said.

Similarly, Odeyemi blasted Governor Eno’s defection, calling it “shameful” and indicative of a lack of political conviction. He said the refusal of some state appointees and lawmakers to follow the governor showed that the PDP remains strong in both states.

“His own commissioners are resigning, and lawmakers are refusing to defect with him. This exposes his weak control and lack of popularity even in his home state,” Odeyemi said.

He also suggested that fear of the federal might is the main driver behind the governor’s defection. “It’s a personal move driven by fear of losing re-election, not by principles. Many of them, including Eno, lack genuine support among the people. But the real test will come in 2027 — and I believe they will regret this decision.”