The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced it anticipates additional opposition governors will soon join its ranks, strengthening the party’s position ahead of the 2027 general elections.
APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, revealed this development during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. “We are in advanced talks with several governors from opposition parties who are dissatisfied with their current political platforms,” Morka stated. “More will cross over to our party in the coming months.”
This announcement follows recent high-profile defections to the APC, including three governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in recent months. The party attributes this trend to what it describes as “the growing confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the party’s progressive agenda.”
Key points from the announcement:
1. Strategic Expansion: The APC plans to consolidate its dominance across all geopolitical zones ahead of the 2027 polls.
2. Defection Timeline: Morka indicated most expected defections would occur before the end of 2025 to allow sufficient time for integration.
3. Party Restructuring: The APC is establishing special committees to facilitate smooth transitions for new members.
Political analysts suggest these anticipated defections could significantly alter Nigeria’s political landscape:
– The opposition may struggle to present a united front
– APC could gain control of more state assemblies
– Presidential election dynamics might shift dramatically
However, opposition parties have dismissed the claims. PDP National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, responded: “This is wishful thinking. The APC is crumbling under its own failures, and no serious leader would join a sinking ship.”
The APC’s confidence comes amid ongoing internal reforms and what party leaders describe as successful implementation of key policies at both federal and state levels. As the 2027 elections approach, these predicted defections could prove crucial in determining the balance of political power across Nigeria’s states and at the federal level.
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