The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has said that the defection of some governors and opposition figures to the All Progressives Congress, APC, does not automatically guarantee victory for the ruling party in the 2027 general elections.
CUPP Secretary-General Peter Ameh made this known on Thursday in Abuja while reacting to the recent wave of defections from opposition parties into APC.
“Nigerians hold the ultimate authority to decide who governs them. No defection can guarantee political survival for any leader who has lost touch with the people,” he said.
Ameh added that the 2023 general elections marked a turning point in the nation’s democratic development, as voters increasingly chose candidates based on conscience rather than party affiliation.
He cited the example of independent-minded candidates who triumphed over established politicians, describing it as evidence of a more aware and assertive electorate.
According to him, “voters in Enugu and Bayelsa are politically sophisticated and guided by performance, not propaganda. No amount of external influence or federal backing can override the will of the people.”
