The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has disclosed opposition governors that would be joining the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Making the disclosure in an interview on Tuesday, the APC’s National Vice Chairman (Southeast) Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu stated that at least four sitting governors from opposition parties are in “advanced talks” to join the ruling party before the end of 2025.
He noted that the move would cement the party’s dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Dr. Arodiogbu identified the Governors of Plateau, Taraba, Rivers, and Abia (Labour Party) as the key figures currently being courted by the party.
Arodiogbu emphasized that their defection was “highly possible” in the coming weeks.
He 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.”
The National Vice Chairman further clarified the timeline by saying, “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 organized political platform in Nigeria,” he said.
Arodiogbu explained that APC’s open-door policy and reform agenda have made it increasingly attractive to opposition figures.
He said, “The truth is that the APC has become a home for all progressives. We are not just expanding in numbers, but 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 added that the party leadership has created an inclusive environment for dialogue and participation. Just as he insisted that the party is aligning with the presidency’s vision.
He said, “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.”
The APC Vice Chairman maintained that the anticipated defections would further strengthen the ruling party ahead of its 2025 congresses and the 2027 general elections.