APC says opposition’s internal issues are behind recent defections
The All Progressives Congress has attributed the wave of defections from rival parties to poor internal management within those parties. APC spokesperson Felix Morka made these comments during an interview on Arise TV on June 5, 2025. He argued that opposition parties like the PDP and ADC are losing members because they fail to provide a viable platform for political competition. Morka also emphasized that the APC remains committed to democratic principles and open to all Nigerians.
What we know
- Felix Morka stated on June 5, 2025 that defections are caused by opposition parties’ internal failures, not APC actions.
- He said parties like the PDP and ADC are struggling due to their inability to manage themselves effectively.
- Morka insisted that APC is upholding democratic norms and not engaging in any improper conduct.
- Several governors, including those from Delta, Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Bayelsa, and Rivers, have recently joined the APC.
- The ADC criticized these defections, calling them acts of personal convenience rather than genuine political conviction.
