Nigeria Seyi Makinde: Defections to APC Won't End Poverty in Nigeria

The Digest:

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared the recent wave of political defections to the ruling APC a distraction from the severe economic hardship gripping Nigerians. In his monthly newsletter, the governor reframed the national conversation, arguing that the only defection that matters is "the defection of hunger," and insisting that political realignments do nothing to address the prevailing poverty and inequality.

Key Points:

• Governor Makinde labeled the defections from the PDP a political distraction.
• He stated the moves shift focus from critical issues like poverty and hunger.
• The governor emphasized that "the defection of hunger" is what truly matters.
• He highlighted the daily struggles of families to afford necessities.
• Makinde pointed to a widening inequality where "the poor are sinking."
• He argued that policies must address the realities of unemployment and dignity.
• The governor called for the PDP to rebuild as a people-focused platform.

Makinde's statement serves as a stark reminder that political maneuvers are often silent on the suffering they are meant to alleviate, placing the plight of the people above party interests.

Sources: The Cable