Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has dismissed concerns that the growing number of lawmakers defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) poses any threat to Nigeria's democracy.

Speaking on Channels Television's 'Politics Today' program on Tuesday, the former APC National Chairman addressed worries following the recent defection of three senators to the ruling party, which has now increased APC's numerical strength in the Senate to 68 members.

"Whether this is a danger to democracy? No, I don't think so," Oshiomhole stated emphatically during the interview.

The former Nigeria Labour Congress president explained that the APC majority would not eliminate debates or dissent in the National Assembly, noting that lawmakers often vote based on issues rather than party lines.

"If you've been following debates in the Senate, sometimes you can't even distinguish who is PDP or APC in terms of the positions people take," he said.

Oshiomhole further argued that having an aligned legislature is not unusual in democratic societies, citing the United States as an example. He emphasized that his personal loyalty lies with national interest over party allegiance.

"If you watch my contributions on the floor of the Senate, the first party is the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I've argued, and I make no apologies, that the total of all political parties in Nigeria, whether in or out of government, is not equivalent to Nigeria. If I see a conflict between party interest and national interest, I have no difficulty in resolving it in favour of Nigeria," he added.

The senator expressed personal satisfaction with the recent defections, particularly because those who crossed over were foundational members of the APC. He also dismissed suggestions that defectors to the APC are coerced into making such moves.

Earlier on Tuesday, Senators Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South) formally defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC during a Senate plenary session. Their move followed a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other party leaders.

With these defections, the current composition of the 10th Senate now stands as follows: APC – 68, PDP – 30, Labour Party – 5, NNPP – 1, SDP – 2, and APGA – 1.