The narrative of notable lawmakers who are switching to the APC in 2025 alone will continue to grow amidst preparations for the 2027 elections.

This year, the APC has seen a significant influx of lawmakers from opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Labour Party (LP).

These defections reflect ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Many politicians cite internal crises, leadership disputes, and the desire to align with the ruling party’s agenda as reasons for their switch.

The defections have been officially announced on the floor of the National Assembly during plenary sessions.

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has taken several letters of resignation from former parties and acceptance of membership into the APC.

This wave of cross-carpeting has significantly bolstered the APC’s strength in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, further weakening the opposition.

In May 2025, six PDP lawmakers from Delta State formally defected to the APC giving the party control over eight of the ten House seats from the state.

Similarly, seven federal lawmakers from Akwa Ibom State, from PDP and YPP, also joined the APC in July 2025. Additionally, three PDP senators from Kebbi State defected to the APC in May 2025, increasing the ruling party’s Senate numbers.

The APC leadership has welcomed these defectors, attributing the influx to the party’s achievements under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Meanwhile, opposition parties have accused the APC of using state resources to coerce defections, a claim the APC has denied.

List of Notable Lawmakers Who Defected to APC in 2025

From Delta State (PDP to APC) – May 2025