The Minister of Defence, Common Christopher Musa (retd.), has strongly hinted at a proper entry into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The previous Chief of Defence Employees, who not too long ago traded his navy fatigues for civilian apparel, described his present standing as being “in transition.”
Talking throughout a high-profile interview on Channels Tv’s Sunday Politics, Common Musa didn’t mince phrases about his future alignment.
When pressed on whether or not he had formally embraced a profession in politics, he famous that whereas the method is ongoing, his coronary heart is already set on the ruling celebration.
“I’ve not transited but. I’m in transition,” the 58-year-old Minister said. He additional defined his leaning towards the APC, highlighting the assist he has acquired from the celebration all through his senior management roles.
“Not but, however I feel I’ll be. Positively. The APC has given me the platform to current myself proper from once I was CDS until date, so why not?”
The retired Common, who served because the 18th Chief of Defence Employees from June 2023 till October 2025, emphasised his dedication to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He pledged to go above and past to make sure the present administration fulfills its mandate to the Nigerian individuals.
“Mr President wants all assist, completely. I’ll give him all my assist, no matter I can do to ensure that he succeeds in his name of obligation, together with shifting ahead to the second time period. I feel I’d give him my easiest,” Musa declared.
His transition into the cupboard adopted a swift Senate screening and his subsequent swearing-in on December 4, 2025. His potential defection marks a uncommon occasion of a top-tier safety chief shifting so decisively into the partisan area shortly after retirement.
Musa’s announcement comes on the heels of an enormous political migration that has seen the APC consolidate its maintain on the nation.
The ruling celebration’s ranks have swelled considerably as a number of opposition governors have deserted their former platforms.