Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s lightning‑bolt defection, carrying his entire cabinet, the PDP caucus of the House of Assembly and hundreds of ward executives into the All Progressives Congress (APC) is more than headline drama. It is a textbook power play that neuters every organised threat to his 2027 return bid.

1. He Turned an External Siege into an Internal Majority
For months, aggrieved PDP heavyweights had fled to the APC expressly to build a platform for blocking Oborevwori’s second‑term ticket. By “invading” their new home and arriving with the weight of incumbency, state coffers and legislative numbers, the governor converts an intended siege engine into his personal re‑election vehicle. The opposition can no longer “Stop Sheriff” without sabotaging its own party.

2. He Gains Instant Federal Synergy
Nigeria’s hyper‑centralised federation rewards governors who share a logo with the party at the centre. Oborevwori’s move secures quicker federal releases, security deployments and project approvals advantages which local challengers cannot replicate. Every borehole sunk and kilometre of road paved with Abuja’s blessing between now and 2027 will be branded “APC Delivering Through Your Governor.”

3. He Locks Down Grass‑Roots Structures Ahead of Council Polls
Local‑government elections are the real engine of political mobilisation. By merging state machinery with the APC’s ward‑level canvassers, Oborevwori ensures that councillor and chairmanship tickets are filled with loyalists who owe their ascent to him. That expands his patronage network just as campaign season warms up.

4. He Forces Former PDP Rivals to Swallow Their Own Strategy
Defectors who hoped to wield the APC ticket as a battering ram now face a choice to back the sitting governor they once opposed or embark on a quixotic third‑force adventure with no structure. Either way, their anti‑Oborevwori coalition is shattered.

5. He Rewrites the Assembly Math Overnight
With 29 legislators marching across the aisle, the House flips from a PDP majority to an APC super‑majority. Budgets, appointments and executive bills will now sail through unimpeded, projecting an image of stability that appeals to investors and swing voters alike.

Conclusion:
In one audacious evening, Sheriff Oborevwori transformed defensive politics into aggressive dominance. By hauling Delta’s power apparatus into the APC, he steals the opposition’s rallying cry, secures federal favour, and tightens his grip on every rung of the state’s political ladder. It is a move his opponents must now describe, however grudgingly, as nothing short of brilliant.

C. C. Uwakina Esq, a Lawyer and Political Strategist writes from Asaba.

In a move to foster skills acquisition and promote economic empowerment, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat through the Department of Mass Education has flagged off a one-week free holiday vocational and entrepreneurship training program.

The program is a collaborative initiative of the FCT Department of Mass Education, The Potter’s Wheel Foundation, and the Nigerian Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS).

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo emphasized the Importance of skills acquisition and entrepreneurship in today’s world describing it as imperative to be self reliant , empowered and resourceful.

He highlighted the Wike- led FCT Administration’s commitment to championing the Renewed Hope Agenda adding that the initiative is a critical strategy for reducing unemployment and building resilience among Abuja residents through practical skill acquisition and entrepreneurship training.

He commended the Department on the synergy between the government and non-governmental organizations noting that it will further empower the people of the FCT with skills and knowledge that lead to viable income-generating opportunities.

He urged the participants to fully utilize the opportunity, network actively and apply themselves diligently to the various training sessions.

In her welcome address,Dr. Favour Edem -Nse,the Director, FCT Department of Mass Education said,the training aligns with Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs) and contributes significantly to reducing the number of out- of- school children, unskilled youths and unemployed women in the Federal Capital Territory.

She added that, the Department goal is not just to train but to guide participants towards becoming self – sufficient and successful entrepreneurs .

She noted that the one week free training program is a manifestation of the Department ‘s broader vision of literacy and lifelong learning.

She revealed that the Department in collaboration with The Potter’s Wheel Foundation and the Nigerian Non- Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services( NOGALSS) will train them hands on session in production of laundry soap,bleach , liquid soap, toilet and car wash , disinfectant,air freshener,snack among others as well as key entrepreneurship modules on Bookkeeping and financial management, marketing and branding with social media management.

She expressed her gratitude to the Mandate Secretary for Education and the Management for the massive support of the life changing opportunity program targeted at women,youths, children and other community residents to equip them with tools for economic self reliance .

The well attended program which drew partner organizations, staff of the Department of Mass Education and enthusiastic participants will run throughout the week with facilitators providing continued support beyond the training period.