Fresh Storm In Opposition Camps As Two Governors Prepare To Cross To APC

According to reports monitored by Ireporter Online, former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has stirred fresh political excitement with claims that two governors from opposition parties are on the verge of joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ahmad, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, revealed through his verified social media handle on Tuesday that the Governor of Taraba State and another governor from the North West are expected to formally declare for the APC “in just a matter of days.”

His statement has intensified speculation about a growing wave of defections to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political observers say this could further consolidate the APC’s dominance as opposition parties struggle with internal fractures and dwindling influence.

Taraba State, currently led by Governor Agbu Kefas of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has recently drawn attention amid reports of increasing pressure from youth groups urging him to align with the ruling party. Advocates argue that such a move could improve Taraba’s access to federal resources and infrastructure development.

While Governor Kefas has not publicly addressed the rumours, his frequent engagements with President Bola Tinubu at both public and private events have fueled talk of a potential defection. Analysts suggest the motive may be driven more by strategic collaboration than political ambition, as the state continues to battle stalled federal projects and underdevelopment.

A Jalingo-based political commentator told Ireporter Online that the political climate ahead of 2027 makes such alignments unsurprising. “If the governor is considering a switch, it may be a pragmatic decision to attract federal attention rather than a purely partisan calculation,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Concerned Taraba Youth Group has publicly urged the governor to join the APC, citing long-standing neglect of projects like the Mambilla Hydro Power Project and the Zing–Jalingo–Wukari highway. The group’s spokesperson, Shedrack Iremiya Gani, appealed to Kefas to “make history by aligning with President Tinubu to bring meaningful development to Taraba State.”

Sources within the APC, speaking under anonymity, confirmed that the party is anticipating several high-profile defections in the coming weeks as political realignments gain momentum across the northern region.