The African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the recent defections of the governors of Enugu and Bayelsa States to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, confirm its long-held warning that President Bola Tinubu is determined to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the defections as a betrayal of the people and a dangerous sign for Nigeria’s democracy.

Abdullahi said that while the defections might appear to strengthen the APC, they in fact represent a loss for democracy and a deliberate effort by the ruling party to weaken the opposition and consolidate unchecked power.

“The recent defections by the governors of Enugu and Bayelsa States to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, validate the African Democratic Congress, ADC’s long-standing warning that President Bola Tinubu is determined to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, no matter the cost to democracy or national stability,” Abdullahi said.

The ADC alleged that the defected governors abandoned their citizens and aligned with a government that has, in its words, made life ‘miserable’ for the majority of Nigerians.

According to the party, Nigerians were already experiencing the daily failures of the APC government, citing insecurity, economic hardship, and poor social welfare as evidence of misgovernance.

It further stated that the Tinubu’s administration had failed in all major areas of governance, including insecurity, economic management, healthcare, anti-corruption, and foreign policy.

“Every day, Nigerians are paying the price for these failures. Food prices continue to increase, jobs are non-existent, and insecurity continues to choke every part of the country,” the ADC stated.

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are set to converge on Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, for a crucial meeting to discuss national and party-related issues.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, confirmed the development while speaking with journalists in Birnin Kebbi.

He said members of the Progressives Governors’ Forum would arrive in the state on Thursday for the closed-door meeting.

According to him, the forum’s chairman is expected to brief the media on the outcome of the deliberations after the meeting.

Idris added that Governor Nasir Idris had made the necessary arrangements to host his colleagues during their two-day stay in the state.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appointed Senator Ben Ndi Obi as Secretary of the 2025 Elective National Convention Organizing Committee, NCOC.

The appointment was approved by the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, on behalf of the National Executive Committee, NEC.

This was announced in a statement signed on Tuesday, October 15, 2025, by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba.

According to Olugunagba, the NWC said the appointment is part of preparations for the 2025 PDP Elective National Convention scheduled to hold from Saturday, November 15 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The NWC commended the committee, chaired by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, for its commitment and tireless efforts toward ensuring the success of the upcoming convention.

It also urged all party leaders, stakeholders, and members to remain united and focused on the successful conduct of the convention and the continued progress of the party.