The Archbishop of Kaduna Province and Bishop of the Kaduna Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Timothy Yahaya, has expressed strong disapproval over the rampant defections among Nigerian politicians, stating that a majority of the current members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were originally from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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“I can say without any fear of contradiction that 70 percent of them have been in the PDP. So it’s the same group of people — and who are they? They are opportunists,” the cleric declared.
Rev. Yahaya lamented that many politicians were driven by selfish interests and a desire to access the “national cake,” rather than prioritizing the nation’s wellbeing. He called on relevant authorities to place a restriction on political defections until a few months before general elections. According to him, this would enable government officials at all levels to focus on governance and delivering the dividends of democracy.
Speaking during the 24th Synod of the Kaduna Diocese of the Anglican Communion at St. Michael’s Cathedral, the bishop said opposition no longer exists in Nigeria in its true form, due to the self-serving motives of political actors.
“These politicians, if they truly reflect on themselves — and I say this with all sense of responsibility — do they even know where they are coming from or where they are going? That’s the truth.
“Everyone in the APC today, I can confidently say, 70 percent of them were once in the PDP. So, it’s the same group of people. And who are they? Opportunists. Wherever there is national cake, they want a share of it.
“In fact, what we call opposition in Nigeria today is nonexistent. If the national cake moves to another party, these same people will migrate because their pursuit of power and leadership is solely for personal gain — it is very, very unfortunate.”
The Archbishop urged Nigerians to prioritize national interest, patriotism, and development, drawing a comparison between Nigeria and countries like Singapore, which were on similar economic footing in the 1960s but have since diverged drastically.
“In this country, we must think of Nigeria first. We must be patriotic and put the nation ahead of personal or ethnic interest. In the 1960s, Nigeria and Singapore were on the same level. Today, look at where Singapore is, and look at Nigeria.
“Back then, the naira was respected even on the streets of London. Today, can you take the naira to Ghana? Last December, I was in Ghana, and they were laughing at our currency — the same people who used to come here looking for jobs.
“I’m not a politician, but I pray for credible leaders who will place the country first, who will embody nationalism and patriotism.”
Concluding his remarks, Rev. Yahaya reaffirmed his belief in Nigeria’s potential.
“This is the greatest country in the whole universe. Honestly, there is no country better than Nigeria. If we do the right thing, the whole world will come to Nigeria. I pray that God will touch the consciences of those in politics to remember the people and not turn them into orphans in their own land.”
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