5 h. ago ‘It’s Unfortunate But They Are Free To Go’, Wike Speaks On Rivers Lawmakers’ Defection To APC

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the defection of 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) as “unfortunate”. Wike, who said that he was not aware of their defection, however, added that the lawmakers were free to […]

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5 h. ago Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers state house of assembly have announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martin Awaewhule, speaker of the assembly, announced the defection during plenary on Friday. Amaewhule also disclosed that he would be joining his colleagues out of the PDP. “Distinguished colleagues, very […] The post Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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67 h. ago Edo, PDP bicker over alleged destruction of Obaseki’s legacy projects

Edo State politics heat up as the PDP accuses the APC-led government of destroying ex-Gov. Obaseki’s legacy projects, sparking a war of words. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-pdp-bicker-over-alleged-destruction-of-obasekis-legacy-projects/

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3 d. ago Ondo PDP, APC bicker over Aiyedatiwa’s backing of Amotekun Commander

A fresh political clash erupted in Ondo State on Tuesday as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) exchanged words over Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s public endorsement of the State Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, and the recent approval for the recruitment of 500 additional operatives.

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3 d. ago Osun 2026: APC stands to benefit from confusion in PDP — Babayemi

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Prince Dotun Babayemi, has said the ruling party would be the ultimate beneficiary of the unfolding confusion in the Peoples Democratic Party.

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3 d. ago Gov Kefas Meets Tinubu After Defecting To All Progressives Congress

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Monday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja—his first visit to the State House since defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kefas arrived at the Villa around 2 pm in the company of the APC national chairman, Prof. […]

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3 d. ago Osun PDP berates APC over late Famodun’s ‘abandonment’, defends curfew in Igbajo

Governor Adeleke was simply acting on security reports that indicated a potential breakdown of law and order in Igbajo

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4 d. ago Tinubu’s ambassadorial picks reflect sound judgment — APC group

An APC group defends President Tinubu’s ambassadorial picks against PDP criticism, calling the nominees eminently qualified and the choices sound judgment. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-ambassadorial-picks-reflect-sound-judgment-apc-group/

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4 d. ago Metuh defects to APC, says PDP abandoned him during his trials

Olisa Metuh, former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress read more Metuh defects to APC, says PDP abandoned him during his trials

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6 d. ago Osun 2026: APM won’t collapse structure for APC, PDP, says chairman

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Osun State declares it will contest the 2026 election to win, dismissing rumors of merging with APC or PDP. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-apm-wont-collapse-structure-for-apc-pdp-says-chairman/

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2 w. ago ‘Your Call For Foreign Invasion Reckless, Unpatriotic’, APC Flays New PDP Chairman Turaki

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the call for foreign invasion of Nigeria by the new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Turaki called on the United States President, Donald Trump, to save Nigerian democracy which, according to him, was in […]

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2 w. ago APC slams PDP factional chairman, Turaki, over ‘reckless’ call for foreign intervention

The statement declared that "a new date for the reception will be announced later."

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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 Convention fallout: APC mocks PDP, says party in terminal decline

At the convention, Tribune Online reports that no fewer than 3,000 delegates from across the states of the federation elected new national chairman, ex- Minister Kabiru Turaki and other executives while...

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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 PDP, Edo Government Trade Words Over Okpebholo’s Performance At First Anniversary

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, headed by Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the governor marked his first anniversary in the state on Wednesday. The PDP, at a press conference on Thursday, described the administration of Governor Okpebholo in the last […]

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3 w. ago Edo’s first year under APC ‘a lost year,’ PDP blast Okepbholo

Aziegbemi alleged that in the past one year, contracts were awarded with complimentary cards instead of through due process, adding that the state has operated without

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