2027 Elections: APC Mentions 4 Opposition Governors Set to Join Party

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced another round of defection from the opposition parties
• The APC’s National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, stated that no fewer than four opposition governors are set to join the ruling party
• Arodiogbu mentioned the names of the four opposition governors, stating that they would join the APC before the end of 2025

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues

FCT, Abuja - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mentioned the names of four governors from the opposition parties who are in “advanced talks” to join the ruling party before the end of 2025.

The move by APC is believed to cement its dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Legit.ng reports that Josiah Kente, special adviser on political matters and special duties to Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba state, said the governor plans to dump the PDP and defect to the ruling APC.

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The governor's adviser explained the rationale behind Kefas's move amid concerns over rising defections ahead of the 2027 election.

The APC’s national vice chairman (South-East), Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, mentioned Plateau (Caleb Mutfwang), Taraba (Agbus Kefas), Rivers (Sim Fubara) from the PDP, and Abia (Alex Otti) from the Labour Party as the governors set to join the ruling party.

As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, Arodiogbu disclosed this in an interview.

Arodiogbu said the planned defection of the mentioned governors was “highly possible” in the coming weeks.

He explained that the APC’s open-door policy and reform agenda have made it increasingly attractive to opposition figures.

“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.”

Speaking further on the key figures currently being courted by the ruling party, he said:

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“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 organised political platform in Nigeria.”

Governor Peter Mbah dumps PDP for APC

Enugu state governor Peter Mbah finally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

Governor Mbah defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

The governor explained his decision to dump the PDP under which he was elected in 2023, to the ruling APC.

Bayelsa governor Douye Diri resigns from PDP

Legit.ng earlier reported that Bayelsa state governor Douye Diri resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sparking speculation about his next political move.

His decision, announced at the Bayelsa State Government House, received backing from 23 members of the House of Assembly, including the Speaker.

The defection follows a similar move by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who left the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC) just a day earlier.

Source: Legit.ng