7 h. ago Rivers speaker accuses Fubara of lying about meetings with lawmakers

Discover the latest on the Rivers political crisis. Speaker Martin Amaewhule accuses Gov. Fubara of lying about meetings, warning of renewed instability. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-speaker-accuses-fubara-of-lying-about-meetings-with-lawmakers/

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10 h. ago Amaewhule Accuses Fubara Of Lying, Reigniting Fresh Political Crisis In Rivers

Fubara had earlier dismissed speculations of a rift between him and federal or state lawmakers from the state. The post Amaewhule Accuses Fubara Of Lying, Reigniting Fresh Political Crisis In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago Osun 2026: Adeleke confident of victory after Accord ticket win

Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured the Accord Party ticket for the Osun 2026 election after defecting from the PDP, expressing confidence in his victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-adeleke-confident-of-victory-after-accord-ticket-win/

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31 h. ago Bauchi gov dismisses reports of defection to PRP as mischievous

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed’s office has refuted claims of his defection from the PDP to the PRP, calling the reports mischievous and baseless. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-gov-dismisses-reports-of-defection-to-prp-as-mischievous/

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33 h. ago Bauchi Gov’t Denies Governor Bala Mohammed’s Alleged Defection From PDP

The Bauchi State Government has dismissed claims suggesting that Governor Bala Mohammed was planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, described the allegation as completely baseless, stressing that Governor Mohammed has never […]

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41 h. ago Why Adeleke’s defection to Accord was delayed — Osun commissioner

Osun State Commissioner reveals the PDP convention delayed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s public defection to the Accord Party to avoid controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-adelekes-defection-to-accord-was-delayed-osun-commissioner/

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43 h. ago Osun APC Mocks Adeleke Over Defection To Accord Party, Says Move Won’t Save Him From Defeat

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has taken a swipe at Governor Ademola Adeleke over his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party, describing the move as “a good riddance to bad rubbish.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Osun State APC chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, said […]

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56 h. ago PDP Knocks Fubara Over Defection To APC, Says He Capitulated Despite Nigerians’ Support

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted claims by Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, that he was abandoned during his political battle, adding that he capitulated from the struggle despite the support he enjoyed from the party, civil society and Nigerians. Reacting to Fubara claims that he was abandoned, hence his defection to All […]

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57 h. ago Defection: ‘You Willingly Traveled This Path, Don’t Blame Us,’ PDP Tells Fubara

Governor Fubara claimed that he did not receive protection from his former party, which influenced his decision to join the ruling party. The post Defection: ‘You Willingly Traveled This Path, Don’t Blame Us,’ PDP Tells Fubara appeared first on Channels Television.

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57 h. ago Defection: ‘You Willingly Travelled This Path, Don’t Blame Us,’ PDP Tells Fubara

Governor Fubara claimed that he did not receive protection from his former party, which influenced his decision to join the ruling party. The post Defection: ‘You Willingly Travelled This Path, Don’t Blame Us,’ PDP Tells Fubara appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago UPDATED: Governor Adeleke Announces Defection To Accord Party

Adeleke made the announcement in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, just a few days after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The post UPDATED: Governor Adeleke Announces Defection To Accord Party appeared first on Channels Television.

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62 h. ago Kebbi lawmaker defects from PDP to APC, cites ‘unending crisis’ 

A PDP lawmaker representing Kebbi State, Mansur Musa, defects to the APC. He cites deep-seated internal fractures and unending crisis within the PDP. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-lawmaker-defects-from-pdp-to-apc-cites-unending-crisis/

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2 d. ago Cross River gov’s aide, LG chairmen trade blame over revenue, others

The Senior Special Assistant on Media Research to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Phylo Odu, has accused local government chairmen of lacking transparency in revenue management, allegedly undermining Otu’s administration despite enjoying unprecedented support and autonomy. In a statement on Monday in Calabar, the state capital, Odu lamented that the chairmen have become Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-govs-aide-lg-chairmen-trade-blame-over-revenue-others/

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4 d. ago Reserved seats for women bill: Kaduna women, others call for quick passage

demands for the swift passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill dominated the First Kaduna State Parliamentary Stakeholders’ Power Table, as women leaders, government officials and civil society actors urged federal and state lawmakers to take “decisive legislative action” for women’s political inclusion.” Attorney-General and commissioner for Justice, Mr James Kanyip, set the tone […]

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5 d. ago PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Redefecting Rivers Assembly Lawmakers

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the defection by 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing the lawmakers as “political puppets” whose actions undermine democratic governance in the state. The PDP, in a statement issued on Saturday, by the National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said the repeated defections confirm that the […] The post PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Redefecting Rivers Assembly Lawmakers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Rivers Assembly: PDP threatens legal action, says lawmakers defected from APC to APC

“The members of the Rivers....since they assumed office, shown that they are political puppets and a clog

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5 d. ago Defection: PDP Accuses Rivers Lawmakers Of Political Servitude, Threatens Court Action

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent defection of 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a “redefection” and an act of political servitude. Recall that 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly defected from […]

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6 d. ago You’re enemies of democracy, PDP slams defecting Rivers lawmakers

The PDP has condemned the defection of 17 Rivers State lawmakers to the APC, describing their action as a reckless betrayal and a mockery of democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/youre-enemies-of-democracy-pdp-slams-defecting-rivers-lawmakers/

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6 d. ago FULL LIST: 10 PDP lawmakers still loyal after Rivers assembly mass defection

Discover the 10 PDP lawmakers who remained loyal after the mass defection in the Rivers State House of Assembly. See the full list and their constituencies Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-10-pdp-lawmakers-still-loyal-after-rivers-assembly-mass-defection/

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6 d. ago Rivers Assembly Members’ Defection Unfortunate, Lawmakers Free To Leave PDP — Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, also denied knowing that the lawmakers had planned to defect. The post Rivers Assembly Members’ Defection Unfortunate, Lawmakers Free To Leave PDP — Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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