Following a recent meeting between former President Muhammadu Buhari and governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), reports have surfaced suggesting that the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) faction may exit the party. The meeting, held on Monday in Kaduna, initially seen as a standard courtesy visit, has now raised speculation regarding its true agenda.
According to Daily Trust, the APC governors appealed to Buhari to intervene and prevent defections from the party, especially from key members of the CPC bloc. This request stemmed from growing concerns about the potential exit of influential figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The CPC, once a significant force within the APC, still holds substantial influence, with Buhari considered its central figure.
Fears are mounting within the APC that the departure of the CPC faction could have detrimental consequences for the party on a national level. Several former ministers from Buhari’s administration are also reportedly planning to join the Social Democratic Party.
Sources indicate that the governors were particularly concerned about Buhari’s loyal base in the North, fearing his support for his CPC allies could significantly impact the APC in the 2027 elections. The governors urged Buhari to convince his CPC affiliates to stay within the APC.
However, Buhari reportedly declined the request, reaffirming his loyalty to the APC but emphasizing that individuals must be free to make their own political decisions—an approach he has maintained throughout his political career.
