PDP Fostered Strong Individuals Who Now Demolish the Party Unchecked

The rapid shift of politicians and their followers moving between political parties, often migrating from the opposition to the governing party, has become prevalent. A notable instance involves the current and former governors of Delta State, who recently switched allegiance from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), sparking debates. To gauge public sentiment on this issue, KINGSLEY ALUMONA gathered insights from several Nigerian citizens. Here are their perspectives:

Chukwuemeka Ezeakonobi

I was in Delta State yesterday and saw when those politicians were coming from the airport. I saw how outraged the citizens of Delta were. These defections are like an April Fool. They would not transform into votes.

Tunde Akintola

They are businesspeople, not politicians. Business professionals will always look for markets where they can sell their goods and earn profits. Currently, the APC party serves as this profitable marketplace for politicians, whereas the PDP seems like an unprofitable venture. It appears evident that within the PDP, there isn’t much noteworthy political power left.

Robinson Ukanwoke

These defections highlight that Nigerian politicians lack ideological convictions. They also underscore the inefficacy of our judicial system — where alignment with the governing party shields individuals from legal repercussions.

Emmanuel Awode

Undoubtedly, this represents a structural upheaval that has shifted the PDP to the APC in Delta State. It is my sincere hope that this transition will culminate appropriately through ward-level registrations within the APC. The constant legal twists surrounding interpretations of party switches have grown tiresome. Honestly, only those who elected these individuals can justifiably question their legitimacy or appropriateness post-defection.

The elaborate ceremony accompanying these departures seems quite rushed and bold. I trust that this cumbersome gathering of power seekers will not cause the APC to collapse. Demonstrating the strength of this exodus will be evident through success in 2027, leading to an APC free from political opportunists and fair-weather allies.

Alegbe SOmowale

In my view, southern Nigeria seems to lack cohesion when tackling Nigerian political matters, and this initiative represents a positive move towards changing that.

Aru Lazarus

It seems likely that they were discreetly called to a meeting by the governing party. The rationale behind this might be their realization that the Northern population won’t overwhelmingly support the president as they did in 2023. Consequently, the APC aims to secure all the Southern votes to compensate for limited backing from the North and ultimately prevail in the 2027 elections.

The reality is that their departure doesn’t matter much since the citizens of the South understand how to act during elections. What puzzles me is why the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, along with other political groups aren’t thinking about merging to create a strong coalition against Tinubu in 2027?

Babatunde Abdul-Quadri

They are a group of cowards fleeing to their oppressors. Nevertheless, these fickle politicians will shortly face their political downfall.

Rasaq Bakare

The dread of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) marks the start of true understanding. Become part of the APC to find easy liberation.

Rabiu Abdallah

President Bola Tinubu seems determined to dismantle the opposition, which could have detrimental effects on our democratic process. Undermining rival political groups can be damaging to democracy. Many politicians are switching their allegiance to the governing party currently, not due to its success, but out of fear. Consequently, these individuals aim to shield themselves from potential actions by the EFCC and judicial proceedings.

Many of the governors are serving their initial terms and urgently require a second term. Thus, they might yield to various pressures to maintain their hold on power. In a system where the public’s wishes are disregarded, it ceases to be a true democracy; instead, it becomes an anarchic regime marked by dictatorial and autocratic practices.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary shouldn’t decide who leads Nigerians. Instead, Nigerians should have the power to choose their leaders through an impartial and transparent electoral process. The people’s desires must ultimately be respected.

Oko Nnamdi

In Nigeria, the political landscape revolves around monetary influence or what some call “money bag” politics. Typically, opposition parties lack significant funds, with economic clout residing predominantly within the ruling party. Based on my observations, participating as an opposition party seems futile since it often leads to squandered efforts and finances due to their perceived weakness.

Tony Ephraim

Each of them gets just one vote, but should they choose to abandon ship, it would effectively fix the election in favor of the APC. Regarding ex-Governor Okowa, his behavior has consistently been unpredictable like flowing water. His move to join the APC was aimed at preventing the EFCC from potentially pursuing additional charges against him.

Godson Ogidi

Enroll in the APC, and all your accusations of corruption would be overlooked ─ Ex-Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, Chapter One versus Two.

Prince Ken

This occurs in nations where citizens’ ballots hold no value for elected officials.

God’swill Njoku

What you end up with is the result of focusing on individual strength rather than institutional strength. The PDP concentrated on developing powerful individuals while neglecting robust institutions, causing these influential members to undermine the party without consequence.

Opeyemi Ariyo

They’ve recognized the writing on the wall and understand that there’s no future for the PDP. The guiding principle is: If you can’t defeat them, ally with them.

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