10 h. ago BREAKING: Rivers Assembly speaker, 15 other lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Speaker Martin Amaewhule leading the move.

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10 h. ago UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and other defectors hinged their decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party on the crisis in the PDP. The post UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago BREAKING: 16 Rivers lawmakers, Speaker, defect from PDP to APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing divisions within the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-16-rivers-lawmakers-speaker-defect-from-pdp-to-apc/

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3 d. ago Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun says Ademola Adeleke may withdraw from seeking the party’s ticket for the 2026 governorship election unless the ongoing national leadership crisis is resolved in a manner recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and within its timelines. Addressing journalists on Monday, Sunday Bisi, chairman of the PDP […] The post Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Lawmakers Assure Quick Passage As Gov Eno Presents N1.390trn 2026 Budget

Ahead of the 2026 fiscal year, Governor Umo Eno, of Akwa Ibom state has presented the N1.390 trillion budget estimates before the House of Assembly presided over by the Speaker, Elder Udeme Otong (Abak). Addressing the 26 lawmakers, governor Eno solicited their cooperation for timely passage for his subsequent assent into law to tackle the […]

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1 week ago 2027: Gov Eno Pacifies Aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party Stakeholders

Ahead of his crucial re-election project with stiff opposition by the remnants of the former ruling Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) still waxing stronger after his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the centre, governor Umo Eno, waved the olive branch to the aggrieved PDP adherents who failed to defect with him. In […]

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2 w. ago Setback for PDP as Kogi ward chairman, youth leader, others defect to APC

The political structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Takete Ide/Otafun Ward, Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, suffered a major setback on Sunday as key stakeholders defected to the...

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2 w. ago Taraba Governor Kefas Announces Date Of Formal Defection From PDP To APC

Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, has announced that he will formally defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Governor Kefas’ defection will mark yet another high-profile defection from the opposition party in recent months. The Taraba State governor made the disclosure while speaking to […]

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3 w. ago Ondo Assembly Plunges Into Crisis Amid Plot To Impeach Speaker

The Ondo State House of Assembly faces a deepening political crisis as 26 lawmakers have split into two rival factions over allegations targeting the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, with calls for his impeachment gaining momentum. The discord centered on the handling of a controversial ₦531.7 billion supplementary budget currently before the Assembly, fueling tensions […]

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3 w. ago Osun Assembly Passes Islamic, Traditional Marriage, Other Bills

Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Islamic and Traditional Marriages (Registration) Bill and the Water Users’ Association (Irrigation) Bill. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Olamide Tiamiyu, explained that the lawmakers passed the two bills aimed at strengthening social institutions and promoting agricultural development across the […]

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