June 15, 2025
The Constitutional and Political Implications of Mass Defections to the APC in Nigeria
Abstract The recent surge in defections of high-profile political figures to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, raises critical constitutional, legal, and democratic concerns. This article examines the legal framework governing defections in Nigeria, the loopholes exploited by defectors, and the broader consequences on political accountability, party democracy, and the rule of law. While party-switching is not new in Nigeria, the scale and frequency of recent movements warrant a more robust legal and […]
Defections Without Ideology: What the APC Wave Reveals About Nigerian Politics
In recent months, Nigeria has witnessed a fresh and growing wave of defections by prominent political figures into the All Progressives Congress (APC). From state governors and federal lawmakers to grassroots political influencers, the exodus from opposition parties into the ruling APC appears not just widespread but also strategic. While party-switching is not new in Nigeria’s political culture, the sheer frequency and momentum of recent defections have raised important questions about the health of the […]