Loyalists of former president Buhari set to leave APC, join new party

DDM News

A group of loyalists from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari is preparing to exit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party.

The group, which is led by former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami SAN, and former Minister of State for Education Emeka Nwajiuba, is reportedly set to announce its departure from the APC on January 29, 2025.

Source revaild to Diaspora digital media (DDM) that the politicians are considering joining either the Social Democratic Party (SDP) or the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their next political home.

DDM, close to the development indicate that Obedients, COPDEM, Malami and Nwajiuba are spearheading the movement, which is expected to spread across the country.

This follows a series of internal disputes within the APC, which has seen key figures from the Buhari camp, including former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former presidential aide Segun Showunmi, engaging in multiple meetings with SDP leadership in recent weeks.

These discussions are believed to be part of efforts to unite opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A trusted source revealed to Osun Defender that the Buhari loyalists are planning to rally support from across the South West, South East, and South South regions.

The group’s dissatisfaction with the APC’s current leadership, particularly with President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, his handling of appointments, and the perceived marginalization of the North, is fueling their decision to leave the party.

According to the source, these concerns have prompted the loyalists to organize themselves into a national movement that could potentially align with other opposition parties to challenge the APC in the upcoming elections.

The figure, who chose to remain anonymous, explained that the Buhari bloc in the North is currently being led by Malami, with El-Rufai and others involved but not openly breaking from the APC due to the failure of their ministerial appointments.

While El-Rufai, Showunmi, and other prominent figures in the Buhari camp have been holding discussions with various political leaders, it is Malami and Nwajiuba who are expected to be the first to officially declare for a new party.

They are poised to make their announcement as early as January 29, 2025, and other political figures are expected to follow suit shortly after.

The source emphasized that the movement is gaining significant traction and could become a formidable force in Nigerian politics.

Key figures from the South West are reportedly joining the movement, with plans to formalize their alliance soon.

While the exact structure of the new political entity remains unclear, the loyalists are said to be working on a strategy that will allow them to present a unified front to challenge the APC’s dominance in the next election.

This development comes just one day after the Omoluabi Progressives, a group backed by former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, announced their departure from the APC in Osun State.

In a statement issued by their spokesperson, Abosede Oluwaseun, the group cited the ostracization of its members, their suspension from the party without due process, and the declining popularity of the Osun APC as key reasons for their exit.

Their decision further underscores the growing discontent within the APC, particularly in the South West, as more and more political figures are questioning the party’s direction under its current leadership.

Although the new party’s structure is still in the works, the political situation is being closely monitored by analysts.

Many are speculating that the move could significantly alter the dynamics of Nigerian politics in the run-up to the 2027 elections.

If the new party can successfully consolidate support from the Buhari loyalists, along with other opposition parties like the SDP and ADC, it may present a viable alternative to the APC’s dominance.

In conclusion, the exit of prominent Buhari loyalists from the APC marks a crucial turning point in Nigeria’s political landscape.

With key figures such as Malami and Nwajiuba at the forefront of this new movement, the formation of a new party could potentially disrupt the APC’s hold on power, creating an exciting prospect for the 2027 general elections.

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