The Digest:
A serving Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor seeking to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing unexpectedly tough conditions that have thrown his camp into dilemma. Sources reveal that while APC leaders in Abuja were open to discussions, home-based party members insisted on strict terms, believing they can win the state in 2027 with or without the governor. Key conditions include: the governor would not automatically become party leader upon defection, would not have the right to handpick a successor, and his supporters would receive no special considerations in primary elections. The governor's camp is now in "serious dilemma," with some supporters urging reversal of the defection bid. If the governor eventually joins APC, the PDP would be left with only one governor, having lost 13 states to defections since 2023 including Zamfara, Plateau, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Delta, Taraba, and Enugu, with Osun defecting to Accord Party.
Key Points
- PDP governor seeking APC defection faces tough conditions: no automatic leadership, no successor picking, no supporter favors.
- Home-based APC members confident of winning state without governor.
- Governor's camp in dilemma; some urge reversing defection.
- PDP has lost 13 governors to defections since 2023.
- If this governor leaves, PDP would have only one governor left.
Sources: Tribune Online
