… Move Shifts Senate Balance Closer To Two-Thirds Majority For APC

Four senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on July 24, 2025, significantly strengthening the ruling party’s dominance in the Nigerian Senate.

The senators, whose identities were confirmed during a plenary session, cited internal party crises and alignment with national development goals as reasons for their switch.

The defections bring the APC closer to securing a two-thirds majority, a critical threshold for passing major legislative measures without opposition support.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio welcomed the defectors, stating that their decision reflects confidence in the current administration’s agenda.

The PDP leadership issued a statement condemning the defections, accusing the APC of undermining democratic principles through inducements.

The move has sparked debates about party loyalty and the stability of opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.