5 h. ago PDP: We’ve seen it before, defectors came back – Bode George

Bode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed concerns about the recent defection of members to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State ahead of the 2027 election. In an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today,’ George said the party has witnessed such defections, and members always […] The post PDP: We’ve seen it before, defectors came back – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Atiku blasts Tinubu, defends political alliances amid PDP defections

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed criticisms over his recent political engagements and defended the right of politicians to read more Atiku blasts Tinubu, defends political alliances amid PDP defections

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23 h. ago Mass Exits Won’t Undermine PDP’s Political Power – Bode George

With rising defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including significant exits in Delta State. Party chieftain Chief Bode George expressed confidence that the PDP would recover and emerge stronger after its upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for May 15. Speaking to newsmen, George addressed the party’s challenges, particularly the high-profile departures, such […] The post Mass Exits Won’t Undermine PDP’s Political Power – Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC 

…2 Govs to decamp, wants NWC to take control of party   From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Nigeria’s Opposition lawmakers coalition has disclosed that two more state governors and 40 lawmakers on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will soon defect. Speaking during a live broadcast through their spokesperson, and House of Representatives member […] The post PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex

Former member of the House of Representatives, Usman Bugaje, has lamented over recent defections from Peoples Democratic Party to ruling All Progressives Congress. Bugaje expressed concern over what he described as monetisation of politics and its implications for Nigeria’s democracy. According to him, those in opposition with records in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […] The post Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex- Lawmaker Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Defections: Saraki Blasts Okowa, Says No Cause For Alarm, PDP Undergoing Rebirth

Former Senate President and National Leader of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the latest wave of defections in the Delta State chapter of the PDP, saying those who wanted to leave the party should leave and allow others to rebuild it. Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State […]

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53 h. ago “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike

The political landscape in Delta State took a significant turn on Wednesday as both Ifeanyi Okowa, former presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections have been hailed by several political figures, including Nyesom Wike, the Minister of […] The post “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago “He’s a loser again” – Tinubu’s aides mock Atiku as defection tsunami hits PDP

Presidential aides to President Bola Tinubu mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a massive political shake-up in Delta State read more “He’s a loser again” – Tinubu’s aides mock Atiku as defection tsunami hits PDP

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59 h. ago 2027: Atiku is a loser again – Presidency on PDP members joining APC

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is a loser amid the mass defections in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Daily Sun reported that Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after dumping the PDP, alongside his predecessor, Ifeanyi […] The post 2027: Atiku is a loser again – Presidency on PDP members joining APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Defection: Don’t Turn Nigeria Into Dictatorship, Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has urged President Bola Tinubu not to put his trust on defecting politicians. Mr. Momodu also advised President Tinubu to uphold the core values of democracy and allow political freedom to flourish in the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, the PDP’s […] The post Defection: Don’t Turn Nigeria Into Dictatorship, Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Defections to APC driven by fear, not love for Tinubu – Dele Momodu

By John Ogunsemore Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Dele Momodu said those defecting from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were driven by fear and not love or belief in President Bola Tinubu. The Ovation publisher stated this as a guest on Channels TV‘s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Wednesday. Daily Sun […] The post Defections to APC driven by fear, not love for Tinubu – Dele Momodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago 2027: Defections hit PDP, party loses Delta gov, Osun reps member joins APC

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) further depleted yesterday with the defection of the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori and other government officials to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection puts to rest speculations about his political direction. Announcing the defection in Asaba, the state capital, […] The post 2027: Defections hit PDP, party loses Delta gov, Osun reps member joins APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago ‘PDP govs decamping to APC shows we are moving towards totalitarianism’

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The National Publicity Secretary of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba has expressed concerns about PDP governors defecting to the APC, saying it shows that Nigeria is moving towards totalitarianism. He spoke to the Daily Sun in a chat about the defection spree among PDP governors, saying, “I am not […] The post ‘PDP govs decamping to APC shows we are moving towards totalitarianism’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Defection of PDP governors is democracy in action – Sani, ex

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Also reacting to the development, the former Secretary General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani said there was nothing surprising about the PDP governors defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said such happening under civil rule was democracy in action and it should be accepted as such. […] The post Defection of PDP governors is democracy in action – Sani, ex-ACF scribe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago 2027: Defections hit PDP, loses Delta gov, rep member in Osun to APC

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) further  depleted  yesterday with the defection  of  Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori  and other government officials to the All Progressives Congress (APC).  His defection puts to rest speculations about his  political direction. Announcing the defection in Asaba, the state capital, […] The post 2027: Defections hit PDP, loses Delta gov, rep member in Osun to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday may prompt a cabinet reshuffle, according to a senior state House of Assembly member who attended a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba. The anonymous source stated, “In a few days’ […] The post Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Massive Defection Hits PDP As Delta Gov, Okowa, Others Joins APC

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and some members of Peoples Democratic Party in the state have defected to All Progressives Congress. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Senator James Manager, shortly after a meeting that lasted over six hours at Government House, Asaba. […] The post Massive Defection Hits PDP As Delta Gov, Okowa, Others Joins APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu At least 150 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, strengthening the opposition party. Prominent defectors include Peter Okonkwo, former Commissioner for Local Government; Nonso Ochi, LP’s 2023 Awgu North candidate; Onyeka Chukwuedo, PDP Awgu South […] The post 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Okpebholo predicts PDP’s collapse after lawmaker’s defection

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has predicted the imminent collapse of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state, following the defection of yet another lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Nicholas Asonsere, who represents Ikpoba-Okha constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, formally defected to the APC on Wednesday, bringing the party’s Read More

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1 week ago Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Alhaji Adamu Waziri, a former Yobe State gubernatorial candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, has clarified the party’s stance on coalition talks ahead of the 2027 elections while dismissing rumours of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to PDP members in Potiskum, Yobe’s largest town, over the […] The post Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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