According to a report published by The Sun on Sunday, March 15, 2026, Shuaibu Ado Dansudu, the National President of the Arewa United Consultative Forum, has expressed concern about the rising number of politicians defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Dansudu explained that the steady influx of political figures into the governing party has sparked questions both within Nigeria’s political space and among existing members of the APC. According to him, the recent wave of defections has triggered mixed reactions among political stakeholders, including long-standing party loyalists and observers closely following developments in the country’s political system.
He noted that such developments reflect the unpredictable nature of Nigerian politics, where the actions of political actors often shift depending on prevailing circumstances. Because of this, some individuals who have been part of the APC for many years are hesitant to celebrate the arrival of prominent defectors without first considering the reasons behind their decisions.
While acknowledging that political defections are not new in Nigeria, Dansudu said the frequency and scale of recent movements into the APC have created a situation that requires careful reflection. According to him, many committed members of the ruling party prefer to watch how events unfold before forming firm opinions about what the trend could mean for the party and the broader political landscape.
The issue has also attracted public attention, as many Nigerians continue to observe how the ruling party appears to be strengthening its position by receiving influential figures from other political parties. Some analysts have raised concerns about the possible implications if the trend continues, particularly the fear that it could weaken political competition and push the country toward a system dominated by a single party.
Dansudu addressed these concerns during a discussion on the matter, where questions were raised about whether the growing number of defections could eventually lead to one-party dominance in Nigeria’s political structure.
He acknowledged that the APC already holds significant political influence and that the recent defections have further reinforced its standing. At the same time, he admitted that the development has generated anxiety among Nigerians who are closely watching the changing political alliances across the country.
Part of the ongoing debate, he added, also involves questions about whether the ruling party is intentionally attracting politicians who were once considered strong opponents.
Dansudu also responded to allegations circulating in public discussions about the motivations behind the defections. Some claims suggest that politicians who join the ruling party may be shielded from scrutiny by anti-corruption agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).
However, he rejected those claims, describing them as misleading and untrue. According to him, the idea that politicians gain immunity from investigation or prosecution simply by joining the APC is incorrect.
Dansudu warned that the spread of such narratives has contributed to confusion in public discussions about the recent political realignments. He emphasized that belonging to a political party does not determine whether an individual will face investigation by institutions responsible for tackling corruption.
In his words, he said there have been “malicious lies” circulating about the defections, including claims that politicians who join the APC automatically escape investigation by anti-corruption agencies. He insisted that such statements are false and should not be accepted as factual......…