The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that at least four governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) are in advanced discussions to defect to the ruling party before the end of 2025.
This revelation was made by the APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, in an interview with The Punch. According to him, the party is already engaging the governors of Plateau, Taraba, Rivers, and Abia states — the latter governed by the Labour Party’s Alex Otti — and their defection is “highly possible” in the coming weeks.
Dr. Arodiogbu said, “It is a possibility that the Plateau governor will join us, likewise his Taraba counterpart. We are also looking forward to receiving Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and Governor Alex Otti of Abia State in our midst. These are all high possibilities. We expect that to happen in the coming weeks before our congresses. Most of these defections are expected to happen before the end of this year. Once they happen, it will further confirm that the APC remains the dominant and most organised political platform in Nigeria.”
He attributed the growing interest in the APC to the party’s open-door policy, reform efforts, and what he described as the “inclusive and progressive leadership” of the national chairman.
“The truth is that the APC has become a home for all progressives. We are not just expanding in numbers but also in quality leadership. Governors and other political leaders are beginning to see that this is the platform that offers stability and direction for Nigeria’s democracy,” Arodiogbu said.
He added that the party’s national leadership has created an environment that encourages dialogue and participation.
“The national chairman has made it clear that the APC is not closing its doors to anyone. We are reaching out to people of goodwill who believe in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he stated.
Arodiogbu maintained that the expected defections wou
