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By Tracy Moses<\/div>\n
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As the countdown to the 2027 general elections intensifies, Nigeria\u2019s political landscape is witnessing a wave of realignments, with lawmakers and political figures increasingly shifting allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).<\/div>\n
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While the trend is bolstering the APC\u2019s numerical strength, it has sparked concerns among opposition leaders and political observers about the implications for Nigeria\u2019s democratic stability and multi-party system.<\/div>\n
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Reacting to this development, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Obio\/Akpor Federal Constituency, described the defections as a disturbing development. He warned that the movement of lawmakers to the ruling party not only weakens the opposition but also erodes the structural integrity of Nigeria\u2019s democracy.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe continued defections are not just weakening the opposition but also undermining the foundation of our democracy,\u201d Chinda said. \u201cCan the APC truly be confident in the loyalty of both old and new members? The same culture that fuels defections to the ruling party may just as easily reverse course before the 2027 elections.”<\/div>\n
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Chinda revealed that the PDP has scheduled an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to deliberate on the crisis. He emphasized the urgent need for political reorientation and constitutional amendments to address what he described as a systemic absence of party ideology.<\/div>\n
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\u201cAs a Caucus, we will consider legislative remedies to discourage reckless defections while respecting freedom of association. We must amend our laws to clarify the grey areas and encourage genuine party ideology in policy and governance,\u201d he stated.<\/div>\n
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Defending the wave of defections, the Deputy Spokesman of the House, Hon. Philip Agbese, who represents Ado\/Ogbadibo\/Okpokwu Federal Constituency under the APC, argued that the movement of politicians between parties is a legitimate expression of fundamental freedoms.<\/div>\n
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\u201cDemocracy includes the right to freedom of movement and association,\u201d Agbese said. \u201cThese defections reflect personal convictions and are not unusual in dynamic political systems. The APC\u2019s governance and vision may be attracting those who want to make a meaningful impact.\u201d<\/div>\n
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While acknowledging concerns about the weakening of the opposition, Agbese maintained that the legislature and judiciary play crucial roles in maintaining political balance.<\/div>\n
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\u201cMass defections may indicate dissatisfaction with party leadership or ideological shifts. However, the key is for institutions to ensure the process remains fair, transparent, and supportive of a credible opposition,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n
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Similarly, Hon. Terseer Ugbor, who represents Kwande\/Ushongo Federal Constituency on the APC platform, dismissed claims that the APC is deliberately orchestrating a one-party state.<\/div>\n
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According to him, the defections are more indicative of internal disarray within the opposition, particularly the PDP, than of coercion by the ruling party.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis trend reflects weaknesses within the opposition and the growing appeal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s leadership. Politicians are simply making choices that align with their political survival and aspirations,\u201d Ugbor said.<\/div>\n
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He further argued that despite its current majority, the APC does not enjoy the same numerical dominance the PDP held during its heyday.<\/div>\n
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\u201cDuring its strongest years, the PDP had a more commanding majority in the National Assembly than the APC currently does,\u201d Ugbor noted. \u201cWhat we are witnessing is a shift driven by strategic calculations, not necessarily a coordinated effort to destroy opposition politics.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Ugbor attributed the exodus from the PDP to a perceived lack of unity and coherent strategy within the party ahead of the 2027 elections.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe PDP has failed to inspire confidence among its members. No politician wants to campaign under a fractured umbrella. They\u2019re seeking stable, unified platforms that enhance their re-election chances,\u201d he explained.<\/div>\n
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Also weighing in was former House of Representatives member from Delta State, Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai, who confirmed his recent defection from the PDP to the APC. He cited alignment with President Tinubu\u2019s leadership and a renewed commitment to national development as his reasons for leaving the opposition.<\/div>\n
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Ossai, who represented Ndokwa\/Ukwuani Federal Constituency and had been a leading PDP figure since the Fourth Republic, said he has no regrets about his decision to join the APC in February.<\/div>\n
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\u201cI am excited to join the APC, a party that shares my vision for a better Nigeria. I am confident that with the support of the APC, we can achieve great things for the people of Ndokwa Nation,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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He emphasized that his defection was motivated by a desire to deliver tangible development to his constituents, adding that many defectors are driven by similar convictions.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThose defecting to the APC see more strength in its platform for achieving real progress, and I see no offense in that,” he added.<\/div>\n
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A political and constitutional analyst who spoke to Pointblanknews.com on condition of anonymity offered a candid assessment of the trend.<\/div>\n
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\u201cDefections in Nigeria are rarely about ideology, they are about survival. Our political system is designed to reward those close to power and punish those outside the ruling coalition,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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He blamed Nigeria\u2019s centralized power structure, where federal resources, contracts, and appointments are highly concentrated, for incentivizing the rush to the ruling party.<\/div>\n
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\u201cPoliticians are defecting not because of any philosophical shift, but because they want protection, visibility, and political oxygen,\u201d he argued.<\/div>\n
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According to him, Nigeria\u2019s political parties often lack clear ideological frameworks and function more like electoral platforms than vehicles for societal transformation. As a result, shifting allegiances attract little public outrage.<\/div>\n
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He also pointed to Section 68(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which stipulates that a lawmaker who defects from the party under which they were elected must vacate their seat. However, the accompanying proviso creates a loophole, allowing defection if the original party is deemed to be in crisis or undergoing a merger.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis clause has been stretched and abused beyond its original intent,\u201d he said. \u201cUntil we fix this ambiguity and reconcile it with the right to freedom of association, impunity will persist.\u201d<\/div>\n
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He concluded, \u201cThe implications of this defection culture are far-reaching. It threatens to weaken opposition parties as effective checks on executive power, dilutes ideological clarity, and fosters a perception of politics as a pursuit of self-interest rather than public service.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThese defectors are not defecting for the people, they are defecting for themselves. Their desperation to stay relevant reveals how transactional our politics has become.\u201d<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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