A former media aide to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, announced on X that two state governors will soon defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said 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 follows a recent trend of governors switching parties. By 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. Rumors also suggest that the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, may be considering a similar move.
The APC, Nigeria’s current ruling party, has been gaining momentum, attracting several high‑profile defections from opposition parties. Its leadership has been actively courting governors and other prominent politicians to strengthen its position ahead of future elections.
The potential defection of the two governors could have significant implications for Nigeria’s political landscape. An expanding APC influence may shift the balance of power, affecting policy decisions and the overall direction of government. Political observers and analysts are closely watching these developments, eager to see how the changing dynamics will unfold in the coming months.
As the APC continues to broaden its reach, opposition parties will need to decide how to respond and what strategies to employ to retain their influence in the country’s politics.
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