The administration of President Bola Tinubu is facing serious accusations over a recent wave of political defections in Nigeria. According to SaharaReporters, opposition governors and lawmakers have allegedly been offered massive cash incentives to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sources inside the Presidency revealed that the defections are being coordinated directly from Aso Rock and supervised by senior officials close to President Tinubu. Each governor who recently switched to the APC reportedly received a staggering ₦250 billion, released in two stages: ₦100 billion upfront as a “commitment grant” and ₦150 billion after the official defection ceremony.
The allegations also claim that senators who defect are paid ₦1 billion each, while House of Representatives members receive ₦500 million. Recently, governors such as Peter Mbah (Enugu State), Douye Diri (Bayelsa State), and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta State) left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling APC.
As of now, neither the Presidency nor the APC has officially responded to these claims.
The allegations have ignited a storm of debate online, with Nigerians questioning the credibility of the defections and raising concerns about the influence of money in the political system. Social media users have expressed shock and outrage, calling into question the ethical standards of governance in the country.
Whether true or not, these allegations add fuel to ongoing discussions about political corruption, loyalty, and the power of money in Nigerian politics, leaving citizens anxiously watching the unfolding situation.
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