Labaran Maku, Nigeria's former Minister of Information, has formally joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State. The announcement came during a press briefing in Wakama, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area, on Tuesday. Maku, who previously served as Deputy Governor of Nasarawa, confirmed his defection alongside SDP officials. He cited the need to contribute to the party's growth as his primary motivation. The event marked a shift in his political alignment after years in public service.
Maku's move underscores the fluidity of Nigeria's political landscape, where loyalty often trumps ideology. As a former federal minister, his defection to SDP—a party with limited national influence—signals either a strategic gamble or a retreat from mainstream politics. The bigger question is whether this signals a broader realignment ahead of 2027 or simply another career pivot. Either way, it reinforces the perception that Nigeria's political class prioritizes access over principles.
