The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has hinted at the possibility of formally joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he is presently “in transition” politically.
Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme.
Responding to a question on whether he now sees himself as a politician, the minister said, “I’ve not transitioned yet. I’m in transition.”
When asked directly if he belongs to the ruling APC, he added, “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 defence minister also stressed the need for collective support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, affirming his readiness to contribute to the success of the administration.
“Mr President needs total support. I will give him my all, whatever I can do to ensure he succeeds in his call of duty, including moving forward to a second term. I will give my very best,” he stated.
General Musa served as the 18th Chief of Defence Staff from June 23, 2023, until his retirement on October 30, 2025, before being sworn in as Minister of Defence on December 4, 2025.
His remarks come amid a sustained wave of political realignments since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, with several high-profile defections to the APC gaining momentum through 2025 and into 2026.
Among those who have crossed over to the ruling party are Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), alongside Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, Peter Mbah of Enugu, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Douye Diri of Bayelsa, and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
Most recently, Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas formally defected from the PDP to the APC, bringing the number of governors under the ruling party to 29.
While many of the defections have been linked to internal challenges within opposition parties, the growing political realignments have continued to shape discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
