Table of Contents
- Jacobs' Statement on Defections
- Warning of a One-Party State
- Grassroots Awareness
- APC's Unsustainable Dominance
The former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mark Jacobs, asserts that the current trend of defections by the party's governors and lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is motivated by elite interests rather than grassroots support.
Jacobs made this observation on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television, emphasizing that these actions are likely to have negative repercussions.
The PDP leader cautioned that Nigeria is moving towards a one-party state under the APC, as increasing numbers of opposition politicians are defecting under governmental pressure.
“We are heading towards a one-party state — this is the reality. However, I want to make it clear that this is an elitist movement.
“Most individuals at the grassroots level are unaware of what is occurring; they don’t even recall that a prominent member of the party has defected,” Jacobs stated.
He further explained that the APC's expanding dominance is not sustainable and will lead to internal strife as long-time members are replaced by defectors seeking political safety.
What are the reasons for the defections from PDP to APC? Mark Jacobs indicates that the defections are motivated by elite interests rather than true grassroots backing.
Mark Jacobs indicates that the defections are motivated by elite interests rather than true grassroots backing.
Is Nigeria moving towards a one-party state? Yes, Jacobs warns that Nigeria is heading towards a one-party state under the APC as more politicians defect.
Yes, Jacobs warns that Nigeria is heading towards a one-party state under the APC as more politicians defect.
What impact will defections have on the APC? Jacobs believes that the increasing dominance of the APC is unsustainable and will result in internal conflicts as long-standing members are sidelined by defectors.
Jacobs believes that the increasing dominance of the APC is unsustainable and will result in internal conflicts as long-standing members are sidelined by defectors.
