Governors from at least five Nigerian states, including Bayelsa, Rivers, Plateau, and Kano, along with either Abia or Enugu, are expected to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) within the next two months.
This revelation was made by Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, the APC National Vice Chairman (South East), during a press briefing on Sunday.
Dr Arodiogbu dismissed recent speculation about opposition unity as mere political theatrics, asserting that discussions and arrangements for the defections are well underway and no longer speculative.
“We are talking about governors from Bayelsa, Rivers, Plateau, Kano, either Abia or Enugu. In the next two months, you will see them join us officially,” Arodiogbu stated confidently.
He criticised talks of an opposition coalition as “a media stunt,” suggesting that those involved were more interested in maintaining public visibility than building a credible alternative.
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“These politicians just want to keep their names in the headlines. But Nigerians are aligning with a party that is delivering and that is the APC,” he said.
Dr Arodiogbu specifically mentioned Bayelsa as being in “the picture”, reinforcing earlier rumours about a potential shift in the state’s political allegiance. When asked about Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, he declined to confirm any firm plans but acknowledged that “moves have been made.”
“We’re not ruling out Governor Alex Otti of Abia or the Enugu State governor either,” he added, hinting at ongoing behind-the-scenes talks with the South East governors.
If confirmed, the wave of defections would mark a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, potentially altering the balance of power across key regions in the country.
Neither the affected governors nor their respective state governments have responded to the claims as of the time of filing this report.
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