The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mentioned the rising variety of politicians crossing over from opposition events just isn’t a menace to democracy however a mirrored image of renewed religion in President Bola Tinubu’s management.
Speaking on Arise News on Saturday evening, October 18, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, argued that the surge of defections exhibits Nigerians are aligning with a authorities they consider can ship outcomes, not proof of political coercion.
“What we are witnessing is a democratic endorsement of the APC,” Morka mentioned. “People are simply exercising their freedom of choice. Nothing that has happened suggests our country is sliding into a one-party system.”
He dismissed hypothesis that the ruling get together is utilizing federal energy to lure governors and lawmakers from different political {groups}.
“In a country as massive as Nigeria, how do you cajole governors who are chief executives of their states? They control their own budgets. What exactly would you tell a governor to cajole him?” he requested.
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Morka described opposition claims as “excuses of sinking ships” and urged events just like the PDP and Labour Party to repair their inside issues.
“If the PDP, Labour, or ADC look inward, they will find that it is their dysfunction and failure of leadership driving people away. Nobody wants to remain on a sinking ship,” he mentioned.
The APC spokesman mentioned the ruling get together’s rising attraction lies in Tinubu’s {economic} reforms and visual progress throughout sectors.
“The APC is a party of method and hope under the President’s leadership. Our macroeconomic indicators are improving — inflation is around 18% — and things will get better. Nigerians can see the path to recovery,” he added.
Political observers say the newest wave of defections underscores a shifting political tide forward of 2027, with many politicians looking for early alignment with the centre of energy.
