A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Jackson Ojo, has cautioned the party over the gale of defection into the party, saying that it signposts an imminent implosion ahead of the 2027 general election following the entrance of politicians eyeing positions.
He said that members of APC that sacrificed to solidify the party have an ambition to use the party platform to contest for elective positions, but unfortunately, the ones already in elective positions that are flooding into the party are scheming to upstage old members during the next general election.
In a telephone interview with The AUTHORITY, Chief Ojo described the defection of opposition politicians into the ruling party as ‘worrisome’ and stressed that they are doing so for political survival and selfish reasons.
This, he said, will cause crises and an implosion that may affect the fortunes of the ruling party.
He further described as unfortunate the statement credited to President Bola Tinubu who said that he is excited when opposition parties are in disarray. He lamented that instead of focusing on governance, the APC and President Tinubu are engaged in a “fight” with the opposition ahead of the next general election, describing is as counterproductive.
Ojo emphasized that there was a need for caution, stressing that the APC and opposition were causing political tension and anxiety in the landscape.
He also said the APC should not celebrate the crises rocking the opposition parties.
“From the ambience, it is clear that the APC might soon be in disarray too. Look at what is happening in its North East zone.
“It will soon happen in the North Central and other zones.
“APC will be badly wounded if the ongoing drama continues. But at the same time, the opposition also must be united and sincere in their dealings, especially on the issue of coalition.
“There are several disgruntled elements in the APC who contested and lost previous elections.
“Some of the people coming in now are already holding elective offices and would like to suppress those already in the party.
“This will be resisted; I can assure you, and that resistance will cause a crisis.
“Some are moving to APC to race for the position of vice president, some are rushing to battle for senatorial tickets, while others would be interested in hijacking the party’s hierarchy.
“So in all these, Nigerians are at the receiving end,” he lamented.
