2027: On Plans To Be part of APC, Southern PDP Governors Reacts
Recent indications have emerged that extra governors of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria’s southern area could assist President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second time period in 2027, as a part of efforts to keep up the casual energy rotation settlement between the North and South.
In keeping with credible sources, ongoing consultations amongst high-ranking political figures recommend that extra defections from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are imminent.
A supply acquainted with the discussions instructed Management that assist for President Tinubu’s second-term ambition is being framed across the precept of geopolitical steadiness.
“The PDP governors from the South are largely going to assist Tinubu due to the North-South energy rotation. Simply as Buhari accomplished two phrases for the North, many imagine Tinubu ought to full the identical for the South,” the supply mentioned.
Already, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has defected to the APC, whereas Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno not too long ago hinted at aligning with Tinubu’s camp utilizing the metaphor of not flying in a “defective aircraft,” broadly interpreted as a critique of the PDP’s inner crises.
There are presently six PDP governors within the South: Douye Diri (Bayelsa); Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Ademola Adeleke (Osun); Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom); Peter Mbah (Enugu); Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers).
The South, as soon as a PDP stronghold, has skilled vital attrition in its ranks since 2015, with the APC gaining floor in successive elections.
A South-South governor presently in his second time period reportedly met with leaders of his ethnic bloc final week to finalise plans to declare assist for Tinubu. The governor has not too long ago been at odds with key PDP stakeholders in his state and is predicted to make his place public quickly.
One other South-South governor who has overtly endorsed Tinubu is claimed to be lobbying his rapid predecessor to affix the pro-Tinubu motion. Nevertheless, the previous governor is reportedly hesitant because of unresolved political pressure along with his personal predecessor.
Sources say inner instability inside the PDP is contributing to the defections. The lingering dispute over the social gathering’s nationwide secretary place and rising uncertainty surrounding the social gathering’s 2027 zoning association are main considerations.
“The inner wrangling and absence of clear path have left many stakeholders pissed off. Some governors don’t see the PDP as viable for 2027 and at the moment are exploring alternate options,” the supply added.
The PDP is scheduled to carry its extremely anticipated Nationwide Government Committee (NEC) assembly on Might 27, the place points like social gathering management, zoning, and technique for the following normal election are anticipated to dominate discussions.
Observers say the end result of that assembly might considerably decide the social gathering’s cohesion—or additional its fragmentation—forward of the 2027 presidential race.
