The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of using undemocratic tactics to poach its members, especially serving governors. According to the PDP, these methods include blackmail and other underhanded strategies.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made these allegations after former Buhari aide Bashir Ahmad claimed on X that two PDP governors would soon defect to the APC. Ahmad said the governor of Taraba State and another governor from the North West would formally join the APC within days.
Ologunagba countered that most defections from the PDP are not voluntary but result from coercion, harassment, inducement and intimidation. He emphasized that the PDP is a robust institution that cannot be weakened by individual defections, noting that while some members are leaving, others are joining the party.
The PDP spokesperson argued that the APC’s actions are part of a broader plan to establish a one‑party state in the country. He maintained that the APC’s tactics will ultimately fail because the defections are not genuine but driven by external pressure.
These allegations come amid a period of political realignment, with several high‑profile defections occurring in recent months. The APC, led by President Bola Tinubu, has been accused of seeking to consolidate power and marginalize the opposition.
The PDP asserts that it remains a vibrant and diverse political entity with a strong base of supporters. Despite the defections, the party says it is attracting new members and regrouping for future challenges. Political observers are closely watching the developments, eager to see how the situation will unfold in the coming days and weeks.
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