According to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, millions of Nigerians are changing political parties out of pure need, stating that their main priority is to survive.

Atiku made the comment in a statement issued by his media office in response to Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri switching from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He took issue with the growing number of governors from the opposition joining the ruling party.

Atiku claimed that the Bola Tinubu administration is using state institutions to persecute opponents in an effort to push the nation closer to a one-party system, and that the wave of defections reflect growing pressure and political intimidation rather than sincere support.

Atiku insisted that threats cannot divert attention from the dire economic conditions facing the populace, citing rising food costs, growing poverty, declining security, and mass unemployment as examples of poor economic management.

“Ordinary Nigerians are switching political parties because they are struggling to survive, while certain governors may do so to further their personal agendas.

Governors may turn against their country in order to survive. Millions of Nigerians are fleeing their country in order to survive, according to Atiku.

He questioned what the APC will run on in 2027 and asked people not to confuse political cross-carpeting with popularity.

What will be the focus of the APC’s 2027 campaign—hunger or adversity? pessimism? He posed the question.