NDDC’s performance under Tinubu is driving defections to APC in S’South — Emami

NDDC’s performance under Tinubu is driving defections to APC in S’South — Emami

NDDC’s performance under Tinubu is driving defections to APC in S’South — Emami By : Adamu Abuh Date: 22 November 2025 7:51am WAT Share : Emami Chief Ayiri Emami is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State. In this interview with ADAMU ABUH , he explains why many top South South politicians are dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC, saying APC’s growing strength in the region stems from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ’s performance and the improved impact of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in oil–bearing communities. He also speaks on politics in Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections, among other issues. Excerpts: There is a sudden wave of defections to the APC by South South leaders. Why? Is APC taking over the region in 2027? Before now, many people didn’t believe in Asiwaju. Some of us supported him when it was risky. We believed he understands the Niger Delta. Those attacking him then had no reason other than selfish interest. But now,…