A former media aide to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has announced that two state governors will soon defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post on the social media platform X, Ahmad stated that the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, and another governor from the North West region will join the APC “in a matter of days”.
This development follows a trend of governors switching parties in recent months. As of June 2025, at least two incumbent governors, Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, had already defected to the APC. There are also rumors that the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, may be considering a similar move.
The APC, which is the current ruling party in Nigeria, has been gaining momentum in recent times, with several high-profile defections from other parties. The party’s leadership has been actively courting governors and other prominent politicians from opposition parties, in a bid to strengthen its position ahead of future elections.
The potential defection of the two governors could have significant implications for the political landscape in Nigeria. The APC’s growing influence in the country’s governance structure could lead to a shift in the balance of power, potentially affecting policy decisions and the overall direction of the government.
The developments are being closely watched by political observers and analysts, who are eager to see how the changing political dynamics will play out in the coming months. As the APC continues to expand its reach, it remains to be seen how the opposition parties will respond to these developments, and what strategies they will employ to retain their influence in the country’s politics.
