Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s defence minister, has hinted that he may formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) soon.
In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Musa, a former chief of defence staff, responded to questions about his political affiliation.
When asked if he now considers himself a politician, he replied, “I’ve not transitioned yet. I’m in transition.”
When probed further about whether he is a member of the ruling APC, he said, “Not yet, but I think I’ll be. Definitely. The APC has given me the platform to present myself right from when I was CDS till date, so why not?”
The 58-year-old minister, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in December 2025, reiterated his full support for the president, emphasizing his readiness to back the administration.
He expressed his commitment to ensuring President Tinubu’s success, saying, “Mr President needs all support, totally. I’ll give him all my support, whatever I can do to make sure that he succeeds in his call of duty, including moving forward to the second term. I think I’d give him my very best.”
Musa’s comments come at a time when political alignments are shifting across Nigeria, with a sustained wave of defections to the APC since President Tinubu assumed office in 2023.
This trend has continued throughout 2025 and into 2026, gathering significant momentum.
Several governors have defected from opposition parties to join the ruling party, bringing the number of APC governors to 29.
These defections have sparked debates about the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, with many attributing the moves to “internal crises” within opposition parties.
The growing realignments are seen as crucial as the political scene shifts, with more leaders weighing their options ahead of the next election cycle.
