The Future of APC in South-South States: A Dream Yet to Come True?
South-South Region: APC Plans to Win the Last Three States, According to Governor Otu
It looks like the APC's grip on South-South states might expand, as suggested by Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu. our website reports that the APC already has Delta, Cross River, and Edo States under its control.
However, it's important to note that Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Rivers States remain in the hands of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, declared his support for President Bola Tinubu's second-term ambition, while suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, showed support for the president in his Easter message.
Governor Diri Douye of Bayelsa State, however, denied claims of defecting to the APC.
In response to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's recent joining of the APC, Governor Otu stated that the remaining three states will soon join the APC. According to Otu, this move will provide the opportunity for "deeper regional collaboration, accelerated economic development, and greater political stability."
Otu encouraged Governor Oborevwori and other APC members to leverage their experience and grassroots mobilization strength to advance the collective goal of a prosperous South-South and a rejuvenated Nigeria. He further added that, together, the six states will forge a new path towards greatness for the region and the nation.
But the question remains: will all South-South states indeed join the APC? Although the APC's momentum in the region is undeniable, whether this trend will continue in states like Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa is unclear. These states have established PDP structures and the APC's success there might depend on various political factors and local dynamics.
In summary, while Governor Otu's prediction of more South-South states joining the APC is plausible, it is not yet certain. The political landscape in the region is evolving, and only time will reveal the fate of the APC's expansion aspirations.
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- Rumors persist that Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Rivers States might consider migrating from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the future, contributing to a potential expansion of the APC in South-South states.
- Despite Governor Otu's optimism about the APC's future in the South-South region, it remains uncertain whether states, such as Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa, will shift their allegiance away from the PDP, given the established PDP structures and local dynamics at play.
- PDP governor Ifeanyi Okowa asserts that his party is not yet prepared for 2027, leaving the door open for potential shifts in political alliances between the PDP and the APC in the near future.
- Recently, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's mass defection to the APC from the PDP showcases the fluidity of political affiliations in the South-South region and could serve as a preemptive indicator of the trend toward APC dominance in the states.
- In a show of solidarity, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State encourages Delta residents to stand behind Governor Oborevwori and President Bola Tinubu in their aspirations for a second term, finding unity among the APC members in their pursuit of national and regional progress.
- The possibility of APC-PDP shifts in the South-South region has sparked interest among the general public, as both parties maneuver to accommodate their agendas for war-and-conflicts resolution, policy-and-legislation development, and overall political stability ahead of 2027 elections.
- The future migration of South-South states away from the PDP and into the APC will depend on a combination of political factors, local dynamics, and the readiness of these states to embrace change, determining the stability and success of the APC in the region and, ultimately, the nation.
