Big defections loom: Bashir hints 2 governors set to join APC

Former Presidential aide to the late Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has hinted that two governors from the northern region are on the verge of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ahmad, who served as Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media, made the disclosure in a post on X on Wednesday, suggesting that the official announcement could happen within days.

“In just a matter of days, the Governor of Taraba State and another Governor from the North West will officially join our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),” Ahmad wrote.

The revelation has sparked intense political discussions, with observers describing it as a strategic boost for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

If confirmed, the defection of the Taraba State Governor—currently a PDP stronghold—would mark a major political win for the APC in the North East, while the yet-to-be-identified North-West Governor could further tilt the regional balance in favour of the ruling party.

While the APC leadership has yet to make an official statement, party insiders say the move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing strategy to strengthen the party’s grip across key northern states.