In a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, hundreds of supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The mass defection, described as a major boost for the ruling party in the state, saw the ADC supporters formally received into the APC at a ceremony held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
Details of the Defection
The defectors, drawn from across the 21 local government areas of Kebbi State, were led by prominent ADC chieftains in the state. They cited the leadership style of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the developmental strides of the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, as key reasons for their decision to join the APC.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, a former ADC stalwart in the state said the move was informed by the need to align with the progressive fold and contribute to the continued development of Kebbi State and Nigeria at large.
APC Receives Defectors
Receiving the defectors, the Kebbi State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana, welcomed them into the party, describing their decision as a testament to the growing popularity of the APC in the state.
Kana assured the defectors of equal treatment and full integration into the party structure, urging them to work tirelessly for the success of the APC in the 2027 elections.
He noted that the defection was a clear indication that the opposition in Kebbi State had been significantly weakened ahead of the polls.
Political Implications
The mass defection is seen as a major political coup for the APC in Kebbi State, which is regarded as one of the party's strongholds in the North-West geopolitical zone.
Analysts believe the development could further consolidate the APC's dominance in the state and reduce the opposition's chances of mounting a formidable challenge in the 2027 governorship and other elections.
The ADC, which had been positioning itself as a credible alternative in Kebbi State, now faces the challenge of regrouping and rebuilding its support base ahead of the polls.
Reactions
Reacting to the development, the Kebbi State ADC Publicity Secretary, who confirmed the defection, described it as a setback for the party but expressed optimism that the ADC would bounce back.
He alleged that the defectors were lured with promises of appointments and other incentives, a claim the APC has dismissed as baseless.
What's Next
With the defection, the APC in Kebbi State is expected to intensify its membership drive and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party has also vowed to consolidate on its gains by delivering all elective positions in the state.
Observers say the political landscape in Kebbi State is likely to witness more defections in the coming weeks as parties position themselves for the 2027 polls.
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