ABUJA – Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reached an unprecedented level of political dominance, now controlling 29 state governors and securing a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly.
Recent defections, including that of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf from the NNPP, have expanded APC’s governorship tally to 29—its highest since formation in 2013. The party also now holds 78 Senate seats and 248 House of Representatives members, far exceeding the numbers required for constitutional amendments and veto overrides.
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda dismissed claims of a one-party state agenda, describing the growth as a result of voluntary defections and party stability.
Political analysts warn that such dominance, while strengthening governance coordination, risks reducing legislative debate and opposition oversight. Key challenges ahead include managing internal cohesion amid new entrants and addressing pressing national issues like insecurity, economic hardship, and local government autonomy.
With near-total control of state and federal structures, the APC now faces the task of deploying its super-majority to deliver tangible development while preserving democratic balance.
