The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state following the recent defections of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party.
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Governor Mbah officially joined the APC at a large ceremony in Enugu on Tuesday, while Governor Diri and members of his cabinet announced their exit from the PDP on Wednesday during a meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
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Reacting to the development, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the defections were not acts of political conviction but decisions driven by fear and personal interest. He accused the governors of abandoning their people to side with a party that has allegedly worsened the country’s hardship.
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Abdullahi said the ruling APC has failed in every key area, including the economy, security, healthcare, and social welfare, adding that most Nigerians now live in poverty and frustration. According to him, the government’s inability to manage inflation, create jobs, or address corruption has made life unbearable for millions.
He noted that rather than standing firm as opposition leaders and providing Nigerians with alternative solutions, the two governors chose to align with the same government responsible for the nation’s current woes.
Abdullahi said the ADC and other opposition parties will not be intimidated but will continue to defend democracy and offer hope to Nigerians who feel abandoned. He described the defections as a betrayal of the people’s trust and a move that exposes the growing desperation of those seeking political survival ahead of the 2027 elections.
He added that while the APC may view the defections as a political victory, Nigerians are now more aware of the difference between politicians seeking personal gain and those truly fighting for the nation’s progress. The ADC said the 2027 polls will be a battle between the people and the ruling party.
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