11 h. ago Kwankwaso’s next move that could redefine the politics of 2027

By any political barometer, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State and former minister of defence, is not read more Kwankwaso’s next move that could redefine the politics of 2027

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12 h. ago 2027: Kwankwaso’s defection to APC just rumour — Kano NNPP chairman

Tribune Online 2027: Kwankwaso’s defection to APC just rumour — Kano NNPP chairman The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alhaji Hashim Dugunrawa, has dismissed as mere rumour the reported planned defection of the party’s former presidential candidate, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, to... 2027: Kwankwaso’s defection to APC just rumour — Kano NNPP chairman Tribune Online

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3 d. ago 2027: Most people decamped because of greed, fear uncertainty – Senator Hanga

By Omoniyi Salaudeen Senator Rufai Hanga, representing Kano Central Senatorial District, is a member of the NNPP. In this interview, he bares his mind on the current socio-economic situation of the country, predicting Goodluck Jonathan’s experience for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 despite the defection of opposition parties to the APC. What is your […] The post 2027: Most people decamped because of greed, fear uncertainty – Senator Hanga appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Akwa Ibom APC Chairman Killed In Brawl With PDP Supporters Over Largesse

The Ward 2 chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom State, Mr John Monday Marcus, has been killed in a bloody clash with members of a faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who refused to join Governor Umo Eno in APC following the recent gale of defections […]

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5 d. ago Tension In Kano APC As Ganduje’s Loyalist Defects To NNPP, Laments Poor Treatment

A strong supporter of National Chairman of All Progressive Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dumped the party to join New Nigeria’s People’s Party in Kano State. Mustapha Hamza Buhari Bakwana, who is said to be a well-known grassroot mobilizer and former political adviser to Ganduje during his administration as governor, on Wednesday, announced his defection. […] The post Tension In Kano APC As Ganduje’s Loyalist Defects To NNPP, Laments Poor Treatment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Defection: You Shall No Longer Labour In Vain, Akpabio Tells Sen Imasuen

Two weeks after defecting from the Labour Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen was officially received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio into the ruling party. Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District, switched allegiance to the […]

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6 d. ago I’ve Attended Coalition Meetings, Tinubu’s Poor Performance May Force Me To Dump APC – Ndume

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has claimed that he could leave ruling All Progressives Congress, if President Bola Tinubu fail to fix challenges facing the country. Speaking on Tuesday, during an interview with Arise TV, Senator Ndume demanded better governance from President Tinubu’s administration. The lawmaker also warned that too many defections to APC could […] The post I’ve Attended Coalition Meetings, Tinubu’s Poor Performance May Force Me To Dump APC – Ndume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Lalong bequeathed to me state in terrible shape – Governor Mutfwang

• Insists he won’t defect to APC • Says party never existed in Plateau • Renews call for state police   From Ismail Omipidan, Abuja   Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC), which ruled Plateau State for eight years, never won in those elections. According to him, […] The post Lalong bequeathed to me state in terrible shape – Governor Mutfwang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago APC making costly mistake by welcoming all kinds of defectors – Obono

Former presidential adviser and a prominent member of the national ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Okoi Obono-Obla, has asserted read more APC making costly mistake by welcoming all kinds of defectors – Obono-Obla

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1 week ago Jigawa guber: NNPP candidate, Ringim, rules out defection to APC

Tribune Online Jigawa guber: NNPP candidate, Ringim, rules out defection to APC "I will never join APC, even if the party made me a sole governorship candidate in 2027" Jigawa guber: NNPP candidate, Ringim, rules out defection to APC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FCT council poll: APC grants waiver to newly defected members

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has granted waivers to all new entrants into the ruling party from the opposition to contest the party’s June 25 primary election for the forthcoming February 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The decision was reached at an emergency meeting of the party’s National […] The post FCT council poll: APC grants waiver to newly defected members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT Area Council Election: APC grants waivers to new defected aspirants, fixes June 25 for party primaries

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has granted waivers to all new entrants from opposition parties to contest the party’s June 25, 2025, primary election for the February 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The decision was reached at an emergency meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on […] The post FCT Area Council Election: APC grants waivers to new defected aspirants, fixes June 25 for party primaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “My Political Future Is In God’s Hands, Not APC” — Mutfwang Dispels PDP Defection Rumours

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed widespread speculation about his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), branding the reports as “unfounded and misleading.” Speaking during a media chat on Sunday, June 16, 2025, Mutfwang clarified his political stance and reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP, stating, […] The post “My Political Future Is In God’s Hands, Not APC” — Mutfwang Dispels PDP Defection Rumours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APGA house of Reps member, Assembly lawmaker, others defect to APC in Ebonyi 

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The member representing Ezza North/Ishielu federal constituency Ebonyi State in the house of representatives, Hon Joseph Nwobashi has dumped the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwobashi defected with the member  representing Ezza North East state constituency in the state House of Assembly, Hon.Kelvin Kenechukwu Okeh […] The post APGA house of Reps member, Assembly lawmaker, others defect to APC in Ebonyi  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom: Federal lawmaker receives PDP defectors, warns against fighting for positions in APC

From Isaac Job, Uyo The member representing Abak, Etim Ekpo, Ika Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Clement Jimbo, has advised PDP defectors not to be overambitious by fighting for positions instead of showing humility and working for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Abak Urban Ward 1, […] The post Akwa Ibom: Federal lawmaker receives PDP defectors, warns against fighting for positions in APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Otti doesn’t need to defect to APC to win election in 2027 – Ike, ex

…Says after Orji Kalu’s administration, Abia treasury was always empty until Gov Otti came in     From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Mazi Jones Nnanna Ike is the general manager/editor-in-chief of Abia Newspaper and Publishing Corporation. He was the former executive chairman of Arochukwu Local Government Area from 1997 to 1998. He equally served under the […] The post Otti doesn’t need to defect to APC to win election in 2027 – Ike, ex-Arochukwu LG boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “I’m Chasing Elephant, Not Distracted By Dogs” – Gov Eno Defends Defection From PDP To APC

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has spoken publicly for the first time since his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he is focused on development and won’t be distracted by criticism. Speaking in Uyo on Wednesday upon his return from France, where he participated […] The post “I’m Chasing Elephant, Not Distracted By Dogs” – Gov Eno Defends Defection From PDP To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Door Is Opened For You Anytime You Wish To Join APC — Tinubu Tells Wike Amid Defection Rumour

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his readiness in welcoming Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike into the ruling All Progressives Congress whenever he chooses to join officially. Speaking on Wednesday, during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16 and other infrastructure in the Katampe District of Abuja, President Tinubu hailed Wike’s contribution to his administration […] The post Door Is Opened For You Anytime You Wish To Join APC — Tinubu Tells Wike Amid Defection Rumour appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “I Won’t Sit Where One Man Dictates To Adults” – PDP’s Dele Momodu Rules Out Joining APC

Dele Momodu, a notable figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has firmly ruled out the possibility of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite growing tensions within his party. Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, the former presidential aspirant made it clear that joining the APC is “out of the question.” Momodu, known […] The post “I Won’t Sit Where One Man Dictates To Adults” – PDP’s Dele Momodu Rules Out Joining APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Defections from Lagos PDP to APC nothing to worry about — Adetokunbo Pearse

Tribune Online Defections from Lagos PDP to APC nothing to worry about — Adetokunbo Pearse "This wave of defection from PDP to APC in Lagos should not give any headache.  Defections from Lagos PDP to APC nothing to worry about — Adetokunbo Pearse Tribune Online

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