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Former Minister Criticizes Wave of Defections to APC

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The wave of defections into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been likened to a congregation of the guilty seeking redemption by former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung. Dalung argued that mass movement of politicians into the APC is not an endorsement of the party's performance, but rather a desperate attempt by individuals with tainted records to find political shelter. He referenced a controversial remark once made by ex-Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who suggested that joining the APC serves as a form of absolution for corrupt politicians-regardless of the severity of their misdeeds. Dalung emphasized that the current trend of defections is a direct reflection of that ideology in action, where politicians jump into the APC ship for the forgiveness of their sins.

Key Takeaways:

  • Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticized the wave of defections into the APC, likening it to a congregation of the guilty seeking redemption.
  • Dalung argued that the mass movement of politicians into the APC is not an endorsement of the party's performance, but rather a desperate attempt by individuals with tainted records to find political shelter.
  • He referenced a controversial remark made by ex-Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, suggesting that joining the APC serves as a form of absolution for corrupt politicians-regardless of the severity of their misdeeds.
  • The current trend of defections is a direct reflection of Oshiomhole's ideology in action, where politicians jump into the APC ship for the forgiveness of their sins.
  • Dalung dismissed concern in certain quarters that the entrance of politicians like the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai into the Social Democratic Party (SDP) could be a potential threat to the presidential ambition of Prince Adewole Adebayo.
  • He believed that Adebayo's political charisma, image, and personality within the Nigerian political environment have presented him as an obvious force to deal with in 2027.
  • Adebayo is the only presidential candidate who has consistently maintained a media campaign against the failed and unpopular policies of the current government.

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Sources:

  • Ex-Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole
  • Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung
  • Prince Adewole Adebayo, 2023 SDP presidential candidate
  • Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai

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