Akpabio Declares PDP and Labour Party "Dead" Amid Defections

In a recent Senate plenary session, Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, made remarks mocking opposition parties, particularly the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), claiming they are "dead." His comments followed the official defection of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State, who confirmed his move from the PDP to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Akpabio highlighted the internal struggles within the opposition parties, attributing their turmoil to leadership failures and asserting that the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot be blamed for their issues.

He noted that the opposition has failed to unite and manage their parties effectively, leading to further defections. Akpabio's remarks have sparked reactions on social media, emphasizing the current disarray within the opposition parties.