Akwa Ibom Governor’s Defection to APC: Burden of Realignment, Power Supremacy & the Betrayal of PDP Loyalists

By Ndon-Eyo2 Reporter Ndon-Eyo II Etinan.




Akwa Ibom Governor’s Defection to APC: Burden of Realignment, Power Supremacy & the Betrayal of PDP Loyalists

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POLITICAL ANALYSIS

By Ndon-Eyo | June 26, 2025

In what appears to be another powerful wave of political defection shaking Nigeria's South-South region, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State has reportedly defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This move mirrors the chaos currently rocking Rivers State, and it is setting the stage for serious political realignment, internal party crises, and potential public backlash.

⚖️ The Burden of Realignment

The defection of a sitting governor elected on the PDP platform now realigning with the APC poses serious institutional and constitutional challenges.

  • Democratic Betrayal: Akwa Ibom citizens voted for PDP's agenda. Shifting to APC mid-term insults the mandate and trust of the electorate.
  • Political Tension: Appointments, funding, and state programs will now undergo a realignment to favor APC interests, leaving PDP loyalists politically homeless.
  • Systemic Shifts: Expect commissioners, aides, and political structures to be overhauled in line with new party demands.

⚔️ The Power Supremacy Game

This is not just a personal decision—it is a signal of deeper federal influence and political supremacy from the Abuja corridors of power.

  • Abuja vs Uyo Power Play: The defection points to a growing APC tactic of controlling state governments through central power influence.
  • Legislative Backing: With 24 out of 26 Akwa Ibom lawmakers already aligning with the APC, the governor now enjoys unchecked control.
  • Eliminating Opposition: The goal is clear—collapse PDP’s dominance in the South-South and replace it with a singular APC narrative.

🧍🏽‍♂️ PDP Loyalists: Abandoned and Sidelined

Those who fought for the PDP ticket, mobilized votes, and defended the party at all levels are now faced with hard realities:

  • Total Marginalization: Expect PDP ward leaders, youth coordinators, and loyal stakeholders to be thrown out of the system.
  • Collapse of Structures: If PDP’s backbone is taken over by the defector-governor, then the party in Akwa Ibom becomes a carcass.
  • Forced Defections: Many local politicians may defect out of fear, greed, or survival instincts—further weakening PDP's national prospects.

🚨 Dangers Ahead: Rivers State as a Warning

The crisis in Rivers State between Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike is already a cautionary tale:

  • Factional Violence: Competing loyalties could erupt into physical confrontations in Akwa Ibom.
  • Judicial Battles: Courtrooms may soon be flooded with cases over party legitimacy, asset control, and political rights.
  • Apathy & Chaos: Disillusioned voters may withdraw from future elections, believing their votes no longer count.
  • Ethnic Tensions: If zoning arrangements are upset, tribal or regional unrest may follow.

✍️ Final Word

This defection is more than a political choice—it is a dismantling of democratic faith. The power games may benefit a few elite actors in the short run, but the long-term cost to public trust, party stability, and grassroots mobilization is dangerously high.

Akwa Ibom must learn from Rivers. A state divided by politics cannot deliver development.



📍 Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

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