APC EXPECTS MORE HIGH-PROFILE DEFECTIONS IN COMING MONTHS – SPEAKER
17-05-25
By Sadiq Aminu The Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, says the All Progressives Congress, APC, is expecting more high-profile defections in the coming months, signalling the growing confidence of Nigerians in the ruling party.
Dr Tajudeen made this known in Kaduna at the North-West Zonal Stakeholders Meeting of the APC.
While describing the meeting as a crucial gathering of the North-West zonal stakeholders of the party, the Speaker noted that the meeting was to chart the course for the party and continue the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
He said since the 2023 general election, the APC has secured governorships in 19 states and maintained the largest presence in both chambers of the National Assembly.
The Speaker added that this momentum has been further bolstered by the recent defections of federal lawmakers from Kano, Osun, Kebbi, Delta, and Edo states, bringing the total number of defections in the House to 25.
The Speaker described the North-West geopolitical zone as a voting power bloc in Nigeria elections, saying it is “a decisive force in shaping electoral outcomes.”
While noting that the North-West faces critical and urgent challenges, including rising insecurity, economic downturn, and diminishing agricultural productivity, the Speaker emphasized that these issues require collective focus and call for a cohesive and strategic response.
Dr. Tajudeen proposed the establishment of a zonal coordination platform that unites lawmakers, governors, and experts to identify priority areas and discuss the most effective ways for the government to address them.
The Speaker pointed out that clear communication is also vital for resolving differences and fostering a stronger, more cohesive party.