Tinubu Dismisses Opposition Defectors as ‘Bailing from a Sinking Ship’

President’s Remarks at APC National Summit

President Bola Tinubu has described politicians defecting from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as “bailing from a sinking ship.” The president made these remarks during the APC’s national summit held in Abuja on Thursday.

APC Driving Nigeria’s Aspirations

Tinubu emphasized that the APC is currently steering Nigeria’s political direction, stating: “Before I skip: I just need to tell those ones saying a one-party system is no good that one party is ruling and driving the aspirations of Nigerians.”

The president defended the wave of defections to the APC, comparing opposition parties to sinking vessels: “You don’t blame people bailing out of a sinking ship when they have no life jacket. I am glad of what we have, and I am expecting more to come; that is the game.”

Constitutional Democracy and Freedom of Association

Tinubu reminded critics that Nigeria operates a constitutional democracy where freedom of movement and association are fundamental rights: “Don’t forget that the freedom of movement and freedom of association are not criminally punishable. Welcome to the progressives; sweep them clean.”

Recent High-Profile Defections

The president’s comments come amid a wave of high-profile defections to the APC. Most notably, on April 23, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and numerous Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the state switched allegiance to the ruling party.

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