Chief Great Ovedje Ogbor, one of Delta State’s most recognizable yet polarizing political figures, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after his much-publicized switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defection was confirmed on Friday, July 18, 2025, by the Delta State Chairman of ADC, Engr. Austine Okolie.
Speaking in a phone interview with The Story, Okolie stated: “Yes, that was yesterday. He has shown interest to join the party. But he will come down to the secretariat at Asaba to declare formally. We are waiting for his open declaration.”
Ogboru’s latest political maneuver has already triggered widespread debate. Analysts and party insiders claim the move is less about ideology and more about power dynamics within Delta’s political landscape.
“This is yet another attempt to hijack ADC’s structure for personal gain. It’s about cashing out, not genuine political realignment,” alleged a source close to the party’s internal negotiations.
Others claim that Ogboru’s entry into ADC was driven by political forces who wrongly assumed Senator Ovie Omo-Agege was poised to defect as well.
“They planted him there, thinking Senator Omo-Agege would join the party. But their plot has failed. God has disappointed them,” remarked a party insider.
Ogboru’s defection is seen as part of a broader strategy to counter Omo-Agege’s dominance in Delta politics.
“This decamping and camping is clearly a desperate move to stop DSP Omo-Agege,” noted a political analyst. “But as we’ve seen in the past, power in Delta isn’t won merely through alignments—man is not God.”
A veteran of multiple governorship races under various party platforms, Ogboru has never won a major election, earning him the label of a “serial contestant” among critics.
His frequent defections have fueled skepticism among voters, who question his political consistency and long-term strategy.
Despite ADC being a fringe party in Delta, Ogboru’s name recognition could give it a new relevance as a potential “third force” ahead of the 2027 elections.
Whether his move will rejuvenate the party or backfire remains uncertain.
For now, all eyes are on Ogboru’s expected formal declaration in Asaba.
Credit: The Story
