The All Progressives Congress, APC, has revealed that at the very least 4 incumbent governors from opposition events are at the moment in superior discussions to defect to the ruling celebration earlier than the top of 2025.
In keeping with APC, this transfer types a part of its wider technique to strengthen its affect and broaden its presence forward of the 2027 common elections.
Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, the celebration’s Nationwide Vice Chairman (South-East), revealed this in an interview, figuring out the governors of Plateau, Taraba, Rivers, and Abia states as those being focused.
“It’s a chance that the Plateau governor will be a part of us likewise his Taraba counterpart. We’re additionally trying ahead to receiving Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and Governor Alex Otti of Abia State in our midst,” Arodiogbu stated.
He added that talks with the governors have reached a sophisticated stage and that their defection might occur “within the coming weeks.”
“These are all excessive prospects. We anticipate that to occur within the coming weeks earlier than our congresses. Most of those defections are anticipated to occur earlier than the top of this yr. As soon as they occur, it can additional verify that the APC stays the dominant and most organised political platform in Nigeria,” he said.
Arodiogbu attributed the celebration’s increasing affect to its reform-oriented agenda and inclusive strategy, which he stated proceed to attract distinguished political figures from throughout the nation.
He added, “The fact is that the APC has grown into a house for all progressives. Our progress isn’t simply in numbers but in addition within the high quality of management. Governors and different political figures are more and more recognising that this celebration offers stability and route for Nigeria’s democracy.”
In keeping with him, the nationwide chairman has all the time upheld an open-door coverage for politicians wanting to affix the celebration.
“The nationwide chairman has emphasised that the APC stays open to all. We’re welcoming people of goodwill who assist President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he stated.
Arodiogbu expressed his perception that the anticipated defections would reinforce the APC forward of the 2025 congresses and enhance the celebration’s prospects for the 2027 elections.
