13 articles tagged
Ibrahim Mohammed, the only representative of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi's House of Representatives, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to ongoing leadership disputes within the PDP.
Senator Peter Jiya from Niger South has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing ongoing conflicts and divisions within the PDP as the reason for his departure.
High-ranking members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have landed in Kano in anticipation of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's impending defection to their party. The group was welcomed by the previous Deputy Governor of the state.
Salihu Tanko Yakasai, who previously served as a Special Adviser on Media to the former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has made an official switch from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He cites extensive discussions with family and friends for this decision.
Eta Mbora, a previous member of the House of Representatives, has switched his allegiance from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River. This move is part of a broader trend of defections reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A constitutional lawyer, Victor Otaokpukpu, emphasizes that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe's switch to the African Democratic Congress must adhere to the 1999 Constitution, highlighting that electoral mandates are granted to political parties, not individual candidates.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent defection of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as cowardly and a sign of lacking political integrity.
The potential defection of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to the APC has sparked discussions on the possible impact of his move. If he joins this party, what contributions can he make to their agenda?
Hon. Abdullahi El-Rasheed, a member of the House of Representatives from the PDP, has officially joined the APC in Gombe State. He made the announcement during a visit to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
Senators Haruna Manu and Shuaibu Lau from Taraba State have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal discord as the catalyst for their decision.
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga of Kano Central Senatorial District has instructed former NNPP local government chairmen who have defected to the APC to return vehicles provided to them. The directive aims to secure party property amidst internal political realignments.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa welcomed Abba Abubakar, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has joined the party after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The event highlighted his defection as an endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.
In this interview, Dr. Kabiru Sufi, a political analyst based in Kano, discusses the implications of Governor Kabiru Yusuf's resignation from the NNPP and what it signifies for his previous party, among other issues.
