5 d. ago Plateau North LP stakeholders denounce membership, set to defect to APC

Tribune Online Plateau North LP stakeholders denounce membership, set to defect to APC Stakeholders of the Labour Party (LP) in Plateau North Senatorial District of Plateau State have denounced their membership of the LP and are set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling on the party's senatorial candidate in the previous election, Hon. Gyang Zi (SAN), to do the same. Plateau North LP stakeholders denounce membership, set to defect to APC Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Political tsunami hits Southern Kaduna as PDP, LP bigwigs defect to APC

in this report, GODWIN ISENYO writes on the political maneuvering that could shape Kaduna politics ahead of the 2027 elections In a dramatic turn of events, Kaduna, especially, the Southern part has witnessed a mass exodus of politicians from the Labour Party and Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This seismic shift has Read More

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1 week ago Kogi political stakeholders urge Rep Abejide to defect to APC

Tribune Online Kogi political stakeholders urge Rep Abejide to defect to APC Political stakeholders across party lines from Kogi State, particularly from Yagba Federal Constituency, have called on the member representing Yagba Federal Constituency, Elder Leke Abejide, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Kogi political stakeholders urge Rep Abejide to defect to APC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Edo political group pushes for Agbebaku’s removal as Edo Speaker

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A political group, the Edo North Conscience (ENC), has vowed to initiate the process that could ultimately lead to the removal of Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku as the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly. This comes as the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) notified the […] The post Edo political group pushes for Agbebaku’s removal as Edo Speaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SDP VP, Kano Gubernatorial Candidates, Others Defect To APC Following El

Social Democratic Party Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Yusuf Buhari, has joined All Progressive Congress, on Tuesday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Kano State, Bala Gwagwarawa, and his supporters, dumped SDP for APC. The development of a coming following the arrival of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai in […] The post SDP VP, Kano Gubernatorial Candidates, Others Defect To APC Following El-Rufai’s Arrival appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SDP Vice Presidential Candidate, Guber Candidate, Others Defect To APC

In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Engr. Yusuf Buhari has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was joined by Bala Mohammed Gwagwarwa, the party’s Kano State governorship candidate, Kano State Working Committee members, 38 local government […]

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2 w. ago Attempt to use SDP to tackle APC in 2027 dead on arrival – Jibrin

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The attempt to use the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as a platform to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections is “dead on arrival,” Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has declared. Jibrin made the statement in Abuja on Tuesday while welcoming key SDP figures who defected to […] The post Attempt to use SDP to tackle APC in 2027 dead on arrival – Jibrin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APC notifies Edo Assembly of readiness to appoint principal officers after attaining majority

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State House of Assembly has announced the receipt of a notification from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state regarding its new status as the majority party in the Eighth Assembly. This was contained in a letter addressed to the House Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, who read it to […] The post APC notifies Edo Assembly of readiness to appoint principal officers after attaining majority appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Defection: APC notifies Edo assembly of party’s majority status

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has officially written to the state House of Assembly, notifying it of its new majority status. The letter was read by the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, during the plenary on Tuesday in Benin. The letter, personally addressed to the Speaker, was titled: ‘Notification of APC majority status Read More

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2 w. ago Electoral Act: Senate to accommodate statutory delegates in parties’ primaries — Akpabio

Tribune Online Electoral Act: Senate to accommodate statutory delegates in parties’ primaries — Akpabio Senator Akpabio said the omission of statutory delegates from primaries of political parties in the 2022 electoral act was an error on the part of the National Assembly. Electoral Act: Senate to accommodate statutory delegates in parties’ primaries — Akpabio Tribune Online

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2 w. ago I remain committed to APC — Ahmad Lawan dismisses defection rumours

Tribune Online I remain committed to APC — Ahmad Lawan dismisses defection rumours He also expressed his confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the reforms being implemented. I remain committed to APC — Ahmad Lawan dismisses defection rumours Tribune Online

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2 w. ago SDP accuses APC of using security operatives to intimidate opposition

The SDP has accused the APC of using security agencies to suppress opposition figures and discourage defections to the party. read more SDP accuses APC of using security operatives to intimidate opposition

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2 w. ago Appeal Court ruling does not invalidate Sanusi’s reinstatement – Kano govt

The Kano State government has stated that the ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja does not invalidate Muhammadu Sanusi II’s reinstatement as the Emir. Daily Sun reported that the Court of Appeal halted Sanusi’s reinstatement on Friday. The presiding judge directed parties, including the Kano State House of Assembly, to maintain the status […] The post Appeal Court ruling does not invalidate Sanusi’s reinstatement – Kano govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago I remain in APC, will popularise it, Buhari declares amid defections

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress, stating that he remains a committed member and will do everything within his power to strengthen the party. This is amidst growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. In a Thursday statement released by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday, Read More

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2 w. ago Three lawmakers defect to APC as party controls majority in Edo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers are now in the majority in the Edo State House of Assembly following defection read more Three lawmakers defect to APC as party controls majority in Edo

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3 w. ago Wike accuses PDP governors of plot to destroy party, calls NWC ‘stupid’

Says he won’t defect to APC: ‘I’ll stay and fight’ From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were accused on Wednesday by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, of trying to dismantle the party, calling their actions self-serving and harmful to the opposition’s ability to survive. Wike also attacked […] The post Wike accuses PDP governors of plot to destroy party, calls NWC ‘stupid’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago APC Takes Lead In Edo Assembly As 4 PDP Lawmakers Join Ruling Party 

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday got the majority with the defection of three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one Labour Party (LP) lawmakers that joined the APC. With the defections, the APC membership in the Edo State House of Assembly is now 13 while the PDP has 11 members.   The lawmakers […]

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3 w. ago We will teach defectors PDP controls Delta in 2027—Oghensivbe

Tribune Online We will teach defectors PDP controls Delta in 2027—Oghensivbe A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Dr Fred Latimore Oghensivbe, in this interview by ALPHONSUS AGBORH, talks about the recent action of some defectors from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) . Excerpts: As a stakeholder and publicity secretary of Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum in Delta State, […] We will teach defectors PDP controls Delta in 2027—Oghensivbe Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nothing Has Changed, Fayemi Denies Defection From APC To SDP

Former Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has denounced online reports that he had ditched the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Fayemi’s rumoured defection followed the Monday resignation of the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir el-Rufai who joined the SDP after resigning from the ruling party. […]

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3 w. ago I’m still a member of APC — Fayemi debunks defection rumours

Tribune Online I’m still a member of APC — Fayemi debunks defection rumours “As I have had cause to state in the past, I am a card carrying foundation member of the APC and this position has not changed.  I’m still a member of APC — Fayemi debunks defection rumours Tribune Online

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