APC's Basiru hints at 31st state as another governor defects

APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru confirmed on Tuesday that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has defected to the party, bringing its state count to 30. Basiru told Arise Television's 'Prime Time' that another opposition governor will join within one to two weeks, aiming for a 'pan-political party' consensus to end divisive politics. The move follows Fintiri's defection and positions APC for 31 states, with Basiru stating, 'We want to edge out partisan politicking to concentrate on governance.' This strategic expansion could reshape Nigeria's political landscape by reducing opposition fragmentation.

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