Tinubu’s popularity behind governors’ defection, says Girei

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Dr. Salihu Girei, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State, denied that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is using his popularity to create a one‑party system. He attributed recent governors' defections to the APC to Tinubu’s popularity and perceived socio‑economic improvements, describing Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s planned move as a free political choice. Girei characterized Tinubu as a democrat who supports a multi‑party system and linked the defections to the party’s growing appeal on stability, food prices and security. The comments indicate the APC expects continued gains ahead of the 2027 elections, with further defections possible.

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