A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said the defection of former Bayelsa senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) did not come as a surprise.
Momodu, who is also the publisher of Ovation Magazine, spoke during an interview on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television monitored on Friday.
He said the move was expected, given the political climate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, Murray-Bruce’s decision reflects the current political reality where many politicians seek comfort in the ruling party.
On the former senator’s defection, Momodu said, “I watched it in utter disbelief because I assumed that he worked with us with the Atiku campaign during the presidential election. That’s my belief and maybe my judgment was wrong.
“However, I give him the right enshrined in the constitution of Nigeria about freedom of association and freedom of movement. So, I don’t have any problem with it. Nothing can ever shock me again about politicians.
“Some people have genuine reasons to move from one party to another, especially if you have some aspirations which we believe will be better served in the next party.
“So Murray-Bruce moving to the APC is not surprising; that is where the road is smooth at the moment. Those of us in opposition are regarded as very stupid and not smart enough for not joining the rat race.”