The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed that no fewer than four sitting governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) are in advanced talks to join its fold before the end of 2025.
APC’s National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, disclosed this in an interview with Punch.
He listed the governors of Plateau, Taraba, Rivers, and Abia (LP) as those being courted by the party, stressing that their defection was “highly possible” in the coming weeks.
Arodiogbu said, “It is a possibility that the Plateau governor will join us likewise his Taraba counterpart. We are also looking forward to receiving Rivers governor, (Siminalayi) Fubara, and Governor (Alex) Otti of Abia State in our midst.
“These are all high possibilities. We expect that to happen in the coming weeks before our congresses. Most of these defections are expected to happen before the end of this year. Once they happen, it will further confirm that the APC remains the dominant and most organised political platform in Nigeria.”
The APC chieftain explained that the party’s open-door policy and reform agenda have made it increasingly attractive to opposition figures.
He said, “The truth is that the APC has become a home for all progressives. We are not just expanding in numbers but in quality leadership. Governors and other political leaders are beginning to see that this is the platform that offers stability and direction for Nigeria’s democracy.”
Arodiogbu added that the party leadership under the national chairman had created an inclusive environment for dialogue and participation.
“The national chairman has made it clear that the APC is not closing its doors to anyone. We are reaching out to people of goodwill who believe in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he stated.
The APC vice chairman maintained that the anticipated defections would further strengthen the ruling party ahead of its 2025 congresses and the 2027 general elections.
