Amid mounting concerns over Nigeria’s political trajectory, President Tinubu has defended the gale of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that Nigeria’s constitutional right to freedom of movement and association allows citizens to join any political party of their choice.
The president spoke at the APC National Summit in Abuja, where the government also presented its two-year performance report across major sectors.
The president dismissed concerns about Nigeria becoming a one-party state, emphasising that political changes result from free choice, not coercion. He noted that the constitution guarantees the right to join any party.
Tinubu’s remarks come as opposition parties accuse the APC of weakening rivals and encouraging defections to cement its power before the 2027 elections, warning that this could lead to a one-party system.