By IMITOTA ONOYUME

PORT HARCOURT — It was a big blow for the political structure of Chief Great Ogboru, yesterday, as one of his relatives, Chief Julius Ogboru, declared for Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at an elaborate ceremony at Eku, Delta State.

Chief Julius, who led about 1,500 from all parts of Delta State to PDP, said he was one of the strong pillars of Democratic Peoples Party, DPP.

He said after very wide consultation with his supporters in all wards in the state, he had to take the decision to cross over to PDP.

Julius Ogboru said: “Some of you asked if my crossing over will not amount to a betrayal. I say no because I gave my brother all the support he needed in his political aspiration for 14 years. I think it is time to move on.”

He assured that he would deliver the three wards at Abraka to his new party, even as he thanked the Commissioner for Finance in the state, Chief Ken Okpara, for making the declaration a reality.

Chief Skin Ogboru, a chieftain of PDP in Abraka, said he was happy that his uncle had crossed over to the party.

Delta State Commissioner for Housing, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, and other political leaders, who spoke at the declaration, charged Chief Ogboru to ensure his coming brought greater success to the party.