‘Saraki, the real game of thrones’ — and other reactions to exodus that hit APC

Ahead of the 2019 general election, 14 senators of the All Progressive Congress (APC) defected to the Peoples Democratic Party.

Nigerians on Twitter reacted to this development. Find below some tweets”

Saraki's convoy was blocked by policemen but it was empty. He went to the Senate with another vehicle to oversee R-APC defection to PDP. Saraki & 14 senators decamped to PDP

Saraki outsmart Buhari.😂😂😂

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— Opara (@_Samuelopara) July 24, 2018

The news of the sieges on the residences of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, is both troubling and unsettling. No democratic nation ought to treat the leadership of its Parliament like common criminals. https://t.co/TOh1yGXD6Y

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— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) July 24, 2018

https://twitter.com/Chxta/status/10216990591349964804

Summary of Today's Episode of Nigeria Drama

Kwankwaso decamp to PDP

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Police lay siege on Saraki's residences

Saraki announced the defection of 15 Senators from APC to PDP

Super Eagles Chief Coach, Salisu Yusuf caught on Camera taking Bribe.

Oshiomhole threatens to Sack Ngige

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— For The Culture (@KelCypha) July 24, 2018

Rabiu Kwankwaso had a meeting with Buhari last night and announced defection from APC this morning.

Game of Thrones 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/dbWceR0KO4

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— Engr Abdulaziz. (@aazailani_jr) July 24, 2018

Buhari has been demystified long ago by these people, the first being when Bukky beat him to emerge the Senate President.
The likes of Kwankwaso knew he’s empty.
The only people still seeing as their god are the BMC rats and those that climb poles to welcome him.

— BONARIO NNAGS (@bonario89) July 24, 2018

https://twitter.com/MuOnwuchekwa/status/1021724273222856704

Going by the reports coming out of Abuja this morning, PMB needs to rein in the excesses of the IGP. If Saraki has been invited, then wait to see if he will honor the invitation before intimidating him the way he was today

— Sunny Udeh (@sudeh01) July 24, 2018

https://twitter.com/Mcxsodbrown/status/1021723999032823808

It’s now official; IBB is no longer the Maradona of politics.
Senator Saraki has taken over.

— Delta youth movement (@delta_youth) July 24, 2018

We have already knew that #Senate was dominates by opposition thank God now it's official
PDP – 64
APC – 44
APGA – 01@MBuhari it's time to get yours on the Senate, these people make you suffered alot it's time to rest now.

— C_m_Z (@Muttaqa_7) July 24, 2018

Kwankwaso would have shot himself on the foot if he didn’t defect! He has indeed saved his political career. @RMKwankwaso has d ability to mobilize the NORTH en mass with a cult like follower-ship. No mass figures or cooked up figures from Kano any more!

— kenny Okolugbo (@kennyokolugbo) July 24, 2018

https://twitter.com/yahya_abm/status/1021737114101317632

When Buhari sees Kwankwaso later today.

Buhari: But you drank my Kunu Last night nah 🤷

Kwakwa: Saraki Offered More, nothing Personal this is Business. pic.twitter.com/x4Hi27QjRS

— Timisola Muraina (@mtimisola) July 24, 2018

Lmao so Saraki made into National Assembly? pic.twitter.com/ntnAHNI31b

— Paul Atreides (@bolu_ay) July 24, 2018

Now I understand the saying "he who laughs last laughs the longest"
The @OfficialAPCNg persecuted Saraki like an orphan, now Saraki is having the best laugh.

— Kubani (@KelvinIkenga) July 24, 2018

Saraki bad sharp guy, he just disappeared obviously beating the armed policemen to their game, and boom reappeared in the Chamber to break the heart of APC with the defection list. pic.twitter.com/jPEenbymwb

— Tony Chiazor (@uwolo_pikin) July 24, 2018

All in all, Nigeria deserves better than Buhari, Saraki or even Atiku in 2019. But again, these are the folks who control the resources, have loyal rich folks at the beck and call, have the backing of Senators, Ministers & Governors. So, don't expect a miracle. It is what it is.

— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) July 24, 2018

I feel like, in order to make his Oga look good and to pre-empt Saraki's coming defection, Lai Mohammed will soon announce that Buhari is defecting to CPC, because the corruption in Saraki's APC is too much.

And his supporters will say this makes sense.

— Andy Obuoforibo (@andyRoidO) July 24, 2018

https://twitter.com/The_GranTorino/status/1021723383657111552

Bukola Saraki yet to defect from the APC. This man should lecture politics in the university. He is the Don!

— Udo Marcelo (@Tukorinmars) July 24, 2018

Just Now. Total number of APc senators that defected is now 15. With Senator Nyako signing few minutes ago. APC is now a minority in the senate pic.twitter.com/iNaFUPi76f

— Banks Omishore (@MrBanksOmishore) July 24, 2018

Breaking News! Despite the intimidation, harrasment and roadblocks by the @MBuhari led @OfficialAPCNg FG, the @NGRSenate is currently sitting and 16 Senators from the ruling @OfficialAPCNg has defected to the @OfficialPDPNig on the floor of the Senate. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/TDLC7UlHsx

— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) July 24, 2018

Interestingly, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is yet to defect. Hate him or love him, he plays this game really well. https://t.co/jI3q0cLdQh

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) July 24, 2018

So you hound Saraki and get people to his side by your stupidity. Now you've lost 14 Senators, and more will follow as they realise the potential cost of having you around for another four years…

Daft.

— Chxta (@Chxta) July 24, 2018

https://twitter.com/Ediong/status/1021520576299638784
https://twitter.com/MP_Muye/status/1021717274758135809

While we shout about the siege being laid on the gates of Saraki, let's, most importantly, SHOUT EVEN MORE about the need to have security agencies who will only show loyalty to the country. This thing happens ALL the time.

— Nedu Ekeke (@Nedunaija) July 24, 2018

If the same people sent to stop Saraki from presiding over the senate this morning are the same people tasked with keeping the people of Zamfara safe from bandits, what reasonable conclusion can we draw from this?

— tyro (@DoubleEph) July 24, 2018

My G.O.A.T #GameOfThrones #saraki #kwankwaso pic.twitter.com/NwOoTuI19I

— Kokez (@itzkokez) July 24, 2018