Former member of the House of Representatives, Uche Onyeagocha, has spoken on political party evolution and the shifting alignments of key political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Onyeagocha made the remarks during a live interview on Symfoni TV, where he discussed party history, coalition building, and the transformation of Nigeria’s political landscape over the years.
In his statement, he specifically referenced the political journey of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across different party platforms.
He said, “BAT: He was in AD, he moved to AC, then to ACN, and now he has ended up in the APC,” while reflecting on the evolution of major political blocs in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.
According to him, party movements and mergers have been a defining feature of Nigerian politics, with many prominent figures transitioning through different platforms as alliances and political realities change.
Onyeagocha explained that such shifts are not unusual in the country’s democratic system, where political restructuring often leads to new formations and realignments ahead of elections.
He also noted that these movements highlight the fluid nature of party ideology in Nigeria, where coalition-building and strategic positioning frequently take precedence over fixed political identity.
The former lawmaker further maintained that as the 2027 elections approach, Nigerians should pay closer attention to governance performance rather than party history alone.
He concluded by urging political actors to focus on delivering democratic dividends, stressing that citizens are increasingly evaluating leaders based on results rather than political transitions…See More
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