3 h. ago “You Pioneered Defections, Go Write Book About It” – Oshiomhole To Atiku

Former Edo State Governor and current senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the wave of defections rocking Nigeria’s political scene. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview with news men, Oshiomhole disclosed that Atiku remains the best person to write a book on why politicians decamp from one […] The post “You Pioneered Defections, Go Write Book About It” – Oshiomhole To Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Atiku most popular defector in Nigeria’s history — Oshiomhole

Tribune Online Atiku most popular defector in Nigeria’s history — Oshiomhole “But let me remind you that those who started defection, the most popular one in the history of Nigeria is His Excellency Atiku Abubakar,” he said. Atiku most popular defector in Nigeria’s history — Oshiomhole Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Sowore Tears Into Labour Party Lawmakers Over APC Defections

Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has strongly criticised lawmakers elected under the Labour Party (LP) banner, accusing them of lacking genuine commitment to the party’s ideals. Sowore expressed disappointment over the number of LP lawmakers in both chambers of the National Assembly who have defected to the ruling […] The post Sowore Tears Into Labour Party Lawmakers Over APC Defections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago “If Switching Parties Is Sin, Kwankwaso Has A Lot To Confess” – Rurum Fires Back

Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Air Force, has criticized Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso over his recent comments condemning defections from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Rurum, who represents the Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya Federal Constituency, described Kwankwaso’s remarks as hypocritical, recalling the former governor’s […] The post “If Switching Parties Is Sin, Kwankwaso Has A Lot To Confess” – Rurum Fires Back appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Politicians Who Defect After Winning Are Committing Political Sin” – Kwankwaso

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has strongly criticized the culture of political defection, labeling it as the gravest betrayal within a democratic system. He made this statement on Friday in Kano while receiving a group of new defectors from Takai Local […] The post “Politicians Who Defect After Winning Are Committing Political Sin” – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Three Kebbi Senators meet Tinubu, declare defection to APC

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Three serving senators from Kebbi State-Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South)-all elected on People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform, have officially declared their intention to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House […] The post BREAKING: Three Kebbi Senators meet Tinubu, declare defection to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu Meets Three PDP Senators Over Alleged Defection Plans

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday hosted three senators from Kebbi State who are reportedly preparing to defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senators — Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South) — met with the President at […] The post Tinubu Meets Three PDP Senators Over Alleged Defection Plans appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago New Wave Of Crisis Hits Kano NNPP As Senator Laments Disunity, Joins APC

Senator representing Kano South, Suleiman Kawu, has formally announced his defection from New Nigeria Peoples Party to All Progressives Congress. Senator Kawu on Wednesday, cited deepening internal crises and legal disputes within his former party. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that his defection letter was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary session in Abuja. The […] The post New Wave Of Crisis Hits Kano NNPP As Senator Laments Disunity, Joins APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Bayelsa PDP to open new secretariat, welcome defectors on May 26

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee in Bayelsa State has announced plans to open a new state secretariat and receive defectors from other political parties on May 26. The committee, led by Acting Chairman George Turnah, also revealed the establishment of a reconciliation and disciplinary committee to strengthen party operations. […] The post Bayelsa PDP to open new secretariat, welcome defectors on May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago More Defections Hit PDP As Six Delta Reps Dump Party For APC

No fewer than six Delta State Peoples Democratic Party’s House of Representatives members have officially defected to All Progressives Congress. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that their defection was made public by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Tuesday. Recall that former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and his successor, Governor […] The post More Defections Hit PDP As Six Delta Reps Dump Party For APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Labour Party No Longer What People Think, Mass Defections Coming – Valentine Ozigbo

Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship aspirant in Anambra State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised concerns about the future of the Labour Party (LP), saying the party is gradually fading in relevance. During an interview on Tuesday, Ozigbo who recently left the Labour Party, stated that many assumptions about the party’s strength are no […] The post Labour Party No Longer What People Think, Mass Defections Coming – Valentine Ozigbo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ganduje likens Kwankwaso’s rumoured APC defection to “fish out of water”

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has compared the rumoured defection of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) 2023 presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to a “fish out of water that needs help.” Speaking to reporters during a courtesy visit by Minister of State for Housing […] The post Ganduje likens Kwankwaso’s rumoured APC defection to “fish out of water” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku, LG chairmen, others defect to APC

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has led 17 Local Government Chairmen, numerous councillors, and several prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Agbebaku stated that the move aims to align with Governor Monday Okpebholo to accelerate […] The post Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku, LG chairmen, others defect to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Delta Assembly Speaker, 21 other lawmakers formally announce defection from PDP to APC

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, alongside 21 other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers have formally announced their defection from the party to the All Progressive Congress APC. Guwor, on Tuesday, presented the individual letters of all the defecting members at resume […] The post Delta Assembly Speaker, 21 other lawmakers formally announce defection from PDP to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Massive Defections From Opposition Groups Giving Tinubu False Sense Of Progress — Dele Momodu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has said that President Bola Tinubu may have a distorted perception of his administration’s performance due to the wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress. Speaking on Soni Irabor Live, a programme on Saturday, Momodu said that party switching in Nigeria is not underpinned by […] The post Massive Defections From Opposition Groups Giving Tinubu False Sense Of Progress — Dele Momodu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “No Plans To Leave PDP” – Adeleke Fires Back At APC Over Defection Allegation

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has refuted claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he attempted to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Saturday, the state government described the allegation as false, misleading, and a desperate attempt to distract the public. “At […] The post “No Plans To Leave PDP” – Adeleke Fires Back At APC Over Defection Allegation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi  Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has vowed that he will be the last man standing in APC. Idris spoke in Birnin Kebbi while reacting to a viral online report that five Governors are pondering on defecting from APC to another enclave including himself. Addressing hundreds of APC  stakeholders, including […] The post I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources For Defection Ceremony

Labour Party in Delta State has berated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over what its described as ‘wasteful defection ceremony’. The National Vice Chairman South-South of the party, Chief Tony Ezeagwu, led this out on Tuesday while reacting to the defection of Peoples Democratic Party’s members in Asaba. Ezeagwu noted that LP will maintain a strong opposition […] The post LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources For Defection Ceremony appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources To Celebrate Defection To APC

Labour Party in Delta State has berated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over what its described as ‘wasteful defection ceremony’. The National Vice Chairman South-South of the party, Chief Tony Ezeagwu, led this out on Tuesday while reacting to the defection of Peoples Democratic Party’s members in Asaba. Ezeagwu noted that LP will maintain a strong opposition […] The post LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources To Celebrate Defection To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PDP To Challenge Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC In Court

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to take legal action against Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Vice Presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire Delta PDP leadership over their recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This comes after a major political shift on April 23, which saw top government officials and […] The post PDP To Challenge Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC In Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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