Defections Raise Fear of One-Party State in Nigeria
The article discusses the defections of Governor Peter Mbah from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State and Governor Douye Diri's resignation from the main opposition party in Bayelsa State. These moves have sparked fears of a one-party state in Nigeria, as the APC could potentially control 26 states.
Mbah's defection was preceded by a leadership crisis within the PDP, and Diri's move signifies a loss for the opposition in the South-South region. The defections highlight the shifting political dynamics in Nigeria's states.
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