By Festus Ahon

ASABA—Some politicians in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, who defected from Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to All Progressives Congress, APC, at the wake of the inauguration of the APC-led Federal Government in 2015, have returned, with regrets over their decision to leave PDP for APC.

The returnees, numbering over 300, from Orere Ward 8 in Warri South-West and led by Mr Tsola Wilkie and Toju Ekengbuda, said they were encouraged by the quality of leadership of the PDP-led administration in Delta State and commended the state governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, for ensuring that the party remained one big united family despite the earlier challenges.

Speaking on behalf of others, Wilkie said: “Okowa’s development strides will remain a great source of encouragement to many politicians in the state who left PDP for APC in search of greater political relevance. It was all regrets as the relevance we sought we never got.

“As the 2019 general election draws nearer, many of us will retrace our steps and return to PDP to work for the victory of the party in all the elections. Some of us are being held back by pride, while others are finding it difficult to leave their benefactors who may be among the very few benefiting from the system no matter how bad.”

Wilkie assured that together with others, they will contribute their quota towards adding value to good governance in the state and pledged their commitment to the second term bid of Governor Okowa.