- There are indications that some governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election.
- The potential defection is reportedly not due to the ongoing crisis within the PDP, but rather due to the governors’ interests in maintaining or gaining power.
- Some governors have already begun visiting President Bola Tinubu, while others have invited him to commission projects in their states, sparking rumors of potential defections.
Rumors are circulating that some governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may soon defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. According to sources, this potential defection is not driven by the ongoing crisis within the PDP, but rather by the governors’ desire to maintain or gain power.
It’s alleged that some governors have already started building relationships with President Bola Tinubu, with some visiting him in Lagos and others inviting him to commission projects in their states. These moves have sparked speculation about potential defections, with some naming Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as possible defectors.
The chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, is also rumored to be involved in wooing PDP governors to join the APC. This development has raised concerns among PDP leaders, who are calling on Governor Oborevwori to clarify his position on the rumored defection.
In an open letter, concerned PDP leaders in Delta State urged Oborevwori to come clean about his alleged plans to defect to the APC, stating that his silence on the matter could be seen as evidence of his compromised position. As the 2027 general election approaches, it remains to be seen whether these rumors will materialize and what impact they will have on the political landscape.
