An Abuja-based political analyst, Mr Ephraim Audu, says defection from one political party to another is permissible in a democracy as it helps it to thrive.
Audu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday that the franchise and ability to vote and be voted for was key in giving people the right to participate in any political party.
He was reacting to Friday’s resignation of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He is rumoured to be heading back to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), where he was a founding member but abandoned due to suspected frustrations.
Audu said “I am not surprised at Atiku’s resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The truth is that in studying the politicking between the APC and the PDP and whatever political party that could be thriving, the process is a win-win situation.
“For APC and the PDP, the PDP will leverage on old glory while the APC will want to take advantage of the incumbency.
Atiku: Defection good for our democracy, says Analyst
