FCT, Abuja – Some former members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) have reaffirmed their loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu.
The CPC, the party of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was part of the alliance that gave birth to the APC and eventually ousted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from power in 2015 after its 16-year rule.
The party teamed up with the new PDP (PDP), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), and a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to form the APC.
However, there have been growing talks by the opposition parties of a possible coalition ahead of the 2027 elections to challenge the ruling APC.
Amid realignments by stakeholders, there have also been rumours that the CPC bloc within the APC may also pull out of the ruling party.
But in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 16, former CPC leaders described the reports of defection among their members as âfalse and mischievous.â
The former CPC members said they âremain resolutely committed to the APC,â describing the party as a âcollective projectâ that must be protected.
As reported by The Cable, the statement was signed by 23 former CPC leaders, including Umaru Al-Makura, former governor of Nasarawa; Aminu Masari, former governor of Katsina; Adamu Adamu, former education minister; and Farouk Aliyu, a former member of the house of representatives.
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In another development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that former President Muhammadu Buhari has emerged as a central figure in Nigeriaâs political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
This is amid strategic visits from both the ruling and opposition camps, even as the plot to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027, thickened.
Analysts say Buhariâs perceived neutrality, combined with his historical 12-million-vote appeal, makes him a strong force whose support could tilt the balance in 2027.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
