How Governors Are Redefining Party Loyalty in the Wake of 2027 Elections
As 2027 approaches, Nigeria’s political scene is witnessing a wave of movement and realignment.
Governors who were once loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are now switching to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), changing the country’s political balance and reshaping how power is shared between the ruling and opposition parties.
Defections among politicians are not new in Nigeria’s politics, but this current pattern is notable due to its timing, having occurred since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office in May 2023.
- Several governors and lawmakers from the PDP have joined the APC.
- The defections have reduced the strength of the major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in many states.
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Author's summary: Nigerian governors switch parties ahead of 2027 elections.