25 m. ago Kwankwaso accuses Kano govt of forcing officials to sign defection documents

Kwankwaso alleges the Kano government is forcing officials to sign defection documents to the APC, a claim the state commissioner denies. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-accuses-kano-govt-of-forcing-officials-to-sign-defection-documents/

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39 m. ago ‘It’s Defective, Deceptive, Shameful’, PDP Slams Federal Government Over $9m PR Contract

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Federal Government’s hiring of a United States-based lobbying firm, DCI Group, under a $9 million contract to improve Nigeria’s image abroad, describing the deal as “defective, deceptive, and shameful.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the party criticised the Bola Tinubu administration for outsourcing […]

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8 h. ago Kwankwaso Denies Endorsing Gov Yusuf Alleged Defection To APC

Speculation has intensified in recent days that Governor Yusuf is finalising plans to leave the NNPP for the APC. The post Kwankwaso Denies Endorsing Gov Yusuf Alleged Defection To APC appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Confusion in Kano as Kwankwaso denies backing Kano Gov’s defection to APC

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied reports suggesting that he endorsed the alleged defection of read more Confusion in Kano as Kwankwaso denies backing Kano Gov’s defection to APC

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39 h. ago Group Hails Kano Govt Over Enhanced Security Amid Yusuf’s Defection Talk

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA) has commended the Kano State Government for what it described as timely and necessary steps to enhance security across the state, particularly around the Government House, following heightened political tension linked to the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. KPRA noted that political activities in Kano State have […]

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56 h. ago Tight Security At Kano Govt House Over Rumoured Defection Of Gov Yusuf

The heightened tension coincides with growing speculation about a disagreement between Governor Yusuf and his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The post Tight Security At Kano Govt House Over Rumoured Defection Of Gov Yusuf appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Governor Mohammed Has No Plans To Defect To ADC, Says Bauchi PDP Chair

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bauchi State chapter, has dismissed what it described as false and misleading reports alleging that Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed was planning to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The party also described the report as fake, baseless, and irresponsible, urging the public to disregard what it termed deliberate misinformation […]

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6 d. ago 2027: ADC faction denies wooing Jonathan, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso

An ADC faction dismisses reports of wooing Jonathan, Atiku, Obi, or Kwankwaso for the 2027 election, stressing its focus on building the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-faction-denies-wooing-jonathan-atiku-obi-kwankwaso/

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7 d. ago ADC Dismisses Governors’ Defections To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide 2027

The Spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has downplayed the political significance of the recent wave of defections by state governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that electoral victory in 2027 will be determined by voters, not political officeholders. Speaking during an interview on Arise News Channel’s ‘Day Break’ […]

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7 d. ago Why Members Of Kwankwasiyya Are Planning Defection To NNPP — Kano Gov’s Aide

His comment came amidst reports that the Governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf, plans to leave the NNPP for the APC.  The post Why Members Of Kwankwasiyya Are Planning Defection To NNPP — Kano Gov’s Aide appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Shekarau defends Governor Yusuf, says defection not a betrayal of Kwankwaso, NNPP

Ibrahim Shekarau, former Kano State Governor, says it would not amount to betrayal if Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defects from read more Shekarau defends Governor Yusuf, says defection not a betrayal of Kwankwaso, NNPP

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8 d. ago Tension in Kano as Kwankwaso, Kano gov clash over support for Tinubu

…Gov Yusuf’s defection to APC doesn’t guarantee victory in 2027 – Analyst  Political tension has heightened in Kano State following read more Tension in Kano as Kwankwaso, Kano gov clash over support for Tinubu

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8 d. ago ‘I Cannot Betray Kwankwaso’, Governor Yusuf’s Old Video Resurfaces Amid Defection Rumours

As political tension simmers in Kano State over reported planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC), an old video recorded around July, 2024, showing the governor firmly pledging loyalty to his political mentor and NNPP national leader, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has resurfaced and gone viral. The viral old […]

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9 d. ago Gov Yusuf’s Defection ‘Irreversible’ Despite Kwankwaso’s Ultimatum – Source

The planned defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is irreversible, a top state government source told LEADERSHIP yesterday. This is despite a warning from the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, that the governor must relinquish office if he […]

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1 week ago NNPP will survive Kano crisis despite gov’s possible defection — Spokesperson

The NNPP assures it will survive its internal Kano crisis, despite dissolving party structures and rumors of Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection to the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpp-will-survive-kano-crisis-despite-govs-possible-defection-spokesperson/

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1 week ago Kwankwaso Rejects Governor Yusuf’s Alleged Planned Defection To APC

Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has publicly rejected reports and calls suggesting that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwankwaso, who spoke on Saturday at his residence along Miller Road in Kano, said he was not in […]

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1 week ago Plateau gov defection not betrayal of people’s trust, APC replies PDP

Plateau’s APC dismisses PDP claims that Governor Mutfwang’s defection is a betrayal, calling the accusations ’empty threats’ and ‘misplaced’. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-gov-defection-not-betrayal-of-peoples-trust-apc-replies-pdp/

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1 week ago Mass Defections Of Governors To APC A Shame — NNPP Publicity Secretary

The National Publicity Secretary warned the defecting governors that moving to the APC would not guarantee political success. The post Mass Defections Of Governors To APC A Shame — NNPP Publicity Secretary appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Governor Mutfwang officially defects to APC, receives membership card

Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Plateau state governor has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending weeks of political speculation following read more Governor Mutfwang officially defects to APC, receives membership card

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1 week ago Rivers PDP faction slams Fubara for ‘betrayal’, defection to APC

A Rivers PDP faction accuses Governor Fubara of betrayal and defecting to the APC, fueling the ongoing political crisis in the state over a peace pact. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-pdp-faction-slams-fubara-for-betrayal-defection-to-apc/

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