The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has indicated that it could benefit from the ongoing internal challenges facing opposition parties in the region.
Speaking on the situation, the party’s spokesperson, Issa Abubakar-Asalafi, said the crises within both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may create an opening for more politicians to defect to the ruling party.
Recent developments within the PDP have already underscored this trend, with several high-profile departures. Among them is the party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Aminu Bande, who has since moved to the ADC.
However, the ADC itself is not without its own issues, as it continues to struggle with factional disagreements over its leadership structure in Kebbi State.
Abubakar-Asalafi explained that the APC is carefully monitoring these unfolding events, noting that internal instability within opposition parties could significantly weaken their ability to compete in future elections. “Politics is a game of numbers, and parties must put their houses in order before challenging a ruling party,” he said.
He maintained that the APC remains firmly in control politically within the state and expressed confidence that the party will sustain its dominance, projecting a strong performance in the 2027 general elections.
Highlighting recent political shifts, the APC spokesman revealed that all three senators initially elected under the PDP in Kebbi, as well as members of the House of Representatives, have defected to the ruling party.
According to him, this wave of defections reflects growing trust in the APC’s leadership and governance approach in the state. He added that the party anticipates even more defections in the lead-up to the next round of general elections.
While expressing confidence in his party’s position, Abubakar-Asalafi also called on opposition parties to address their internal conflicts.
He warned that failure to resolve these issues could weaken democratic competition and significantly diminish their chances at the polls.
