APC chair denies forcing Obi to switch political parties
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has rejected claims that the APC is responsible for the crises and defections in opposition parties. He stated that Peter Obi has been switching political parties since 2014 without any influence from the APC. Yilwatda emphasized that the former Anambra State governor’s movements predate the current administration and are not due to pressure from the ruling party. The comments come amid accusations from opposition leaders that the APC is engineering instability within their ranks.
Key takeaways
- Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda said the APC is not behind the crisis or defections in opposition parties.
- He stated that Peter Obi began switching parties as far back as 2014, long before the APC came to power.
- Yilwatda described the opposition’s internal issues as self-inflicted and not caused by the ruling party.
- He clarified that no APC members have infiltrated opposition parties like ADC or NDC.
- The APC chairman admitted that recruiting politicians from rival parties is part of his role, but denied that joining APC shields anyone from prosecution.
