Esther Oseyiomon
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has signalled plans to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he is currently undergoing a political transition.
Musa made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television where he spoke on his political future and commitment to the present administration.
Responding to questions on whether he now considers himself a politician, the minister said he was yet to fully make the switch but was in the process of doing so.
He indicated his readiness to align with the ruling APC, noting that the party had given him the opportunity to serve the nation both during and after his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff.
Musa said President Bola Tinubu deserved full support, stressing his willingness to contribute to the success of the administration.
He also expressed openness to backing the President’s future political ambitions, describing such support as part of his commitment to national stability and progress.
General Musa served as Nigeria’s 18th Chief of Defence Staff from June 23, 2023, until his retirement on October 30, 2025.
He was later appointed Minister of Defence and sworn in by President Tinubu on December 4, 2025, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
His comments come amid a sustained wave of defections to the APC since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.
Political analysts say the growing realignments, fuelled largely by internal crises within opposition parties, are reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.