Heads Turn as APC Anticipates More PDP Defections
Ahead Expects Further Departures from Council of PDP Governors
Expect a bustling political scene as the All Progressives Congress (APC) braces for potential defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors' Forum. Rumors swirl that several heavyweights within the opposition party could soon switch allegiance to the ruling party.
Following the high-profile defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the 2023 PDP vice presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, APC insiders have revealed hints of a significant movement of PDP governors and lawmakers to their camp in the upcoming weeks.
According to a reliable APC source, the party is readying itself for the arrival of at least 20 federal lawmakers and additional PDP governors, signaling a potentially seismic shift in political alliances.
The electrifying departure of influential figures like Oborevwori and Okowa has sent shockwaves through the PDP community, stoking expectations that more members of the PDP Governors' Forum may follow suit.
"Everyone heard when the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, announced his support for President Tinubu's re-election. Not long after that, we saw the Delta Governor defect to the APC, along with his predecessor. In a matter of weeks, we might be welcoming at least one more PDP governor and a throng of opposition lawmakers. Frankly, it's hardly surprising – the PDP seems to be on its last legs," the source asserted.
The impending defections are speculated to be tied to a covert agreement between President Bola Tinubu and several PDP governors, many of whom have pledged support for his potential 2027 re-election bid.
Last week, whispers of this secret deal surfaced in the press, fuelling tensions within the PDP and sparking distrust among its ranks.
The departures of Oborevwori and Okowa, amongst others, have drawn sharp criticism from within the PDP.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar denounced the move, stating, "Freedom of association and expression are not optional in a democracy, they are fundamental rights. Meddle with any of these, and democracy itself begins to disintegrate."
Reacting to the defections, former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Olabode George, expressed astonishment, declaring it incomprehensible that Oborevwori and Okowa, both elected on the PDP platform, would abandon ship for a disorganized party.
Meanwhile, PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, deemed the defections unfortunate but maintained an optimistic outlook. He posited that the next general election would pit President Tinubu against the Nigerian people, emphasizing that the number of governors a party holds would not necessarily determine the election's outcome.
With tensions running high within the PDP, political analysts foresee that these defections could have profound repercussions on Nigeria's political landscape, further fortifying the APC's grip on power as the nation gears up for the next election cycle.
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- The All Progressives Congress (APC) is preparing for potential defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors' Forum, with rumors suggesting several high-profile PDP members may switch allegiance.
- Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and 2023 PDP vice presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa have already defected to the APC, a move that has caused shockwaves within the PDP community.
- APC sources predict the arrival of at least 20 federal lawmakers and additional PDP governors in the coming weeks, signaling a significant shift in political alliances.
- Influential figures within the PDP, like Oborevwori and Okowa, have moved to the APC, potentially signaling a mass exodus of PDP members.
- The defection of PDP governors and lawmakers to the APC is speculated to be linked to a covert agreement between President Tinubu and several PDP governors.
- Whispers of this secret deal between Tinubu and PDP governors have sparked tensions within the PDP and prompted criticism from within the party's ranks.
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar denounced the PDP defections, while former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Olabode George, found it incomprehensible that Oborevwori and Okowa would leave the PDP.
- The PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, expressed disappointment over the defections but remains optimistic about the party's chances in the next election, emphasizing that the number of governors a party holds does not necessarily determine the election's outcome.
