Dino Melaye Quits PDP, Alleges APC Infiltration Former Senator Dino Melaye has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of infiltrating and weakening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as no longer a viable opposition. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Melaye, who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the PDP has become a “parastatal of the APC,” claiming its decisions are influenced directly from the Presidential Villa. He criticised PDP governors for failing to act like opposition leaders and alleged that those remaining in the party are “holding fort” for the ruling APC. Defending his defection, Melaye cited the PDP’s inability to challenge the political status quo, saying, “We live in precarious times.” He expressed optimism that the ADC would provide a credible platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027, but added that he won’t support any presidential aspirant until the party is fully stabilised and holds a transparent convention. #DinoMelaye #PDPvsAPC #2027Elections #NigeriaPolitics

2027 Elections: PDP Warns Tinubu—“Defections Won’t Win You Votes” As Nigeria’s political landscape heats up ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC): the next election will be decided by governance, not by political defections. Speaking on AIT’s Focus Nigeria, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, criticized the APC’s celebration of recent high-profile defections from opposition parties, including those of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and several National Assembly members. Ologunagba argued that these defections are not indicative of genuine political support but are instead a result of coercion and a misguided attempt to create a one-party state.  “When you find the president of a country in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country like Nigeria declaring his preference for a one-party state, that shows that they continue to aggressively attack the processes of other political parties,” Ologunagba stated. He emphasized that the APC’s focus on defections is a distraction from its governance record, which will be the true determinant in the upcoming elections.  This warning comes amid the APC’s official endorsement of President Tinubu for re-election in 2027, despite ongoing criticisms of his administration’s economic reforms and handling of security issues. While the APC touts these reforms as revitalizing the economy, many Nigerians have expressed concerns over the resulting cost-of-living crisis.  As the 2027 elections approach, the PDP’s message is clear: the electorate will be evaluating the APC based on its performance in office, not the number of politicians it can attract from other parties. #PDPvsAPC #2027Elections #DefectionsDebate #Tinubu2027 #NigerianPolitics