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Former Senator for Jigawa Central, Sabo Muhammad Nakudu, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He plans to contest the governorship seat in 2027.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured complete dominance over the Gombe State House of Assembly following the defection of the sole Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker. The move leaves the assembly entirely under APC control.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed intentions to switch allegiance to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), believing the party can challenge the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. This announcement followed a discussion with ADC leaders in Bauchi.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was present in Gusau to welcome Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event signifies a major shift in the political landscape as Lawal and his allies officially aligned with the ruling party.
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called for Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe to resign after his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The party urged the Senate to activate constitutional measures regarding his position.
Lawyer Maxwell Opara has stated that amendments to the Electoral Act aim to strengthen provisions against holding membership in multiple political parties. He emphasized that effective enforcement hinges on both judicial interpretation and executive action.
The Senate has issued a warning to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, regarding the possible vacancy of his seat due to his resignation from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Abaribe's defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faced opposition from several senators.
Governor Dauda Lawal, along with his entire family from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara, have switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement of their defection was made during a state executive council meeting in Gusau.
Dauda Lawal, the Governor of Zamfara State, is preparing to switch his political allegiance from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) amidst ongoing issues within the PDP. This potential move may significantly alter the political landscape in the region as former Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson announces his defection to the NDC.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has criticized the recent defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC), claiming it was motivated by self-preservation rather than the interests of the state. Engineer Buba Galadima, the NNPP Board of Trustees Secretary, expressed disappointment over Yusuf's betrayal of the party.
