CUPP condemns APC defections as immoral, saying politicians switching parties show no respect for voters’ choices

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has sharply criticised politicians defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, describing the trend as morally bankrupt and disrespectful to Nigerian voters.

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The remarks were made in Lagos on Monday during a televised interview.

Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme monitored by DAILY POST, the Secretary-General of CUPP, Peter Ameh, said politicians abandoning their parties after elections lacked both shame and respect for the electorate that voted them into office.

Peter Ameh said many of the defections were difficult to justify, noting that candidates had actively campaigned against the APC only to later align with the ruling party.

According to him, voters were presented with clear choices on election day and made deliberate decisions at the ballot box.

He argued that any elected official who defects after campaigning on a different platform raises serious questions about credibility and electoral integrity.

Ameh suggested that such actions implied either a disregard for voters’ wishes or an admission that the mandate was not genuinely earned.

Describing the situation as a matter of political morality, the CUPP official warned that repeated defections weaken democratic accountability and erode public trust in the political system.

He stressed that manifestos and party ideologies formed the basis on which candidates sought public support.

Peter Ameh said Nigerians had demonstrated a growing desire for change during the 2023 general elections but were constrained by weak institutional safeguards.

He urged citizens not to lose hope, describing the demand for better governance as both legitimate and urgent.

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He added that the electorate must remain resolute, insisting that Nigeria deserved leadership rooted in principle, consistency, and respect for democratic choice, rather than opportunistic political realignment.