Afegbua appraises impact of Atiku's son's defection to APC, says it's a significant political chess game ahead 2027

 

Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has described the defection of Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Afegbua, in a statement, said Abba’s decision to join the ruling party and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid could be interpreted as a vote of confidence in the President’s leadership and reform agenda.

Abba recently visited the APC national headquarters in Abuja, where he formally declared his support for the party. He also reportedly donated 10 campaign buses to strengthen mobilisation efforts ahead of President Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

According to Afegbua, the development represents a setback for Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition, arguing that his son’s decision to support his father’s political rival sends a significant political message ahead of the 2027 elections.

He said the development raises questions about the former Vice President’s political aspirations, urging Nigerians to carefully consider its implications.

The Commissioner described Abba’s decision as an act of political maturity, arguing that it demonstrated his willingness to place national interest above family ties and personal political considerations.

Afegbua also maintained that President Tinubu deserves another term to consolidate the gains of his administration’s reforms, which he said had received commendation from financial experts, industry stakeholders and international institutions.

Specifically, he cited the removal of the petrol subsidy, arguing that the policy had helped curb alleged leakages in the petroleum sector while creating opportunities for economic growth.

Quoting Abba, the Commissioner said: “We need to give Mr. President more years to finish the good work he has started.”

He maintained that another four-year term would provide the Tinubu administration with an opportunity to consolidate its ongoing reforms and translate them into greater prosperity for Nigerians.

Afegbua, who is also a member of the 2027 Presidential Campaign Committee, called on Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s re-election bid, describing Abba’s defection as a significant endorsement of the President’s leadership ahead of the general elections.

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