In a scene that reads like a power‑hungry chess game, the APC is now just two senators away from a two-thirds Senate majority—contradicting claims of healthy democracy.
According to Daily Trust, four PDP senators defected to APC on Wed, July 23, pushing the ruling party to the brink of super‑majority status.
Today news in Nigeria centres on the APC’s Senate takeover, with current trends showing APC now just two seats shy of a constitutional two-thirds majority.
This shift comes amid growing concern over “intimidating opposition”, as former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido accused President Tinubu of using state institutions to suppress dissent
This feels like when mama no get change for ₦1000 and the bauchi man dey ask for ₦500 and APC just collect the rest. APC dey collect senators like pepper soup for kola nut forum — you don chop some before you notice the whole bowl don finish.
Key takeaways…
APC inches toward two-thirds control in Senate—just two seats away.
Democratic alarm bells ringing: Lamido warns government is weaponising institutions.
Implications? From constitutional amendments to dominating committee chairs.
Twitter (X):
- commented @YemiOnDeck: “Una don decode democracy, now APC wan code override am.”
- commented @NnekaTells: “When e reach democracy takeover, wetin remain for we voice?”
Facebook:
- commented Bobo Adebayo: “Dem no wan opposition voice, dem wan full gospel APC.”
YouTube:
commented PoliticsNG: “Them dey melt PDP like suya for Lagos noon heat.”
What do you think? Comment below if you believe the Senate majority tilt spells real change—or deeper trouble. Tag a friend who needs to hear this 👥.
When democracy tuning trim, wetin remain? Now na wake‑up call: big power dey shift quietly—but na we, the people, go pay for am. Mic drop.
🔊 #DemocracyWatch
The APC’s near two-thirds Senate majority marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political trajectory. As the ruling party gains legislative dominance, calls grow louder for strengthened democratic safeguards. Stay tuned, stay informed—today’s shift could reshape tomorrow’s Nigeria news trending today.
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Original Story by Daily Trust & Legit.ng
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— Daily Trust (@daily_trust) July 23, 2025
