Revealed: Tinubu’s Masterplan To Collapse The Opposition – Aide Spills All

Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, the Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Print Media, has stated that the recent defections of two opposition governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC) were not the result of pressure, but rather the outcome of President Tinubu’s long-standing political alliances and inclusive leadership style.

In 2025, Governors Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom and Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta—both originally elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—officially crossed over to the APC. These high-profile defections have increased the APC’s control to 23 states, while the PDP now governs 10. The Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) each control one state.

Responding to speculations that these defections may have been orchestrated through political pressure, Abdulaziz firmly denied the claims, emphasizing that the governors acted out of trust and long-standing relationships with the president.

“In his nature, President Tinubu is a consensus-builder. He keeps his doors open and engages with people sincerely. I don’t recall Nigeria having a president as accessible as him,” Abdulaziz noted. “His network of friends and allies remains strong, and that gives him firsthand insight into the pulse of the nation.”

He added, “Some may claim the Federal Government is coercing opposition members into the APC, but that’s not true. Politics is about give-and-take, and in this case, these defections are largely based on the president’s personable and open approach to governance.”

According to him, the president’s ability to maintain relationships across political divides continues to attract influential figures into the ruling party.