11 h. ago Senate: Defections to APC not a threat to democracy – Oshiomhole

The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that the increasing number of lawmakers’ defections to the party poses no threat to the nation’s democracy. During an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Oshiomhole spoke on the recent defection of three senators to the APC, bringing the party’s total […] The post Senate: Defections to APC not a threat to democracy – Oshiomhole appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Ganduje, others in Senate as three Kebbi senators defect to APC

Abdullahi Ganduje, Nasir Idris and several APC supporters and associates, filled the gallery in a show of solidarity. read more Ganduje, others in Senate as three Kebbi senators defect to APC

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17 h. ago PDP members nursing defection to APC should leave now —Tsauri, ex

Tribune Online PDP members nursing defection to APC should leave now —Tsauri, ex-National Secretary A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Senator Umaru Tsauri, says the main opposition party remains strong despite numerous high profile defections to the ruling party. He spoke with Abuja Bureau Chief LEON USIGBE Let me ask, sir, it looks like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has woken up in terms of trying to […] PDP members nursing defection to APC should leave now —Tsauri, ex-National Secretary Tribune Online

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23 h. ago ‘No one is being coerced,’ Senate leader justifies wave of defections to APC

Tribune Online ‘No one is being coerced,’ Senate leader justifies wave of defections to APC He equally declared that by accommodating defectors, the Tinubu administration was creating a government of national unity. ‘No one is being coerced,’ Senate leader justifies wave of defections to APC Tribune Online

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27 h. ago All PDP Senators In Kebbi Defect To APC, Cite Lack Of Vision, Disunity Within Party’s Leaders

Three Peoples Democratic Party’s senators from Kebbi State, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The defectors, identified as Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North) and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South), announced their defections at plenary on Tuesday. In separate letters to the President of the Senate, the Senators said that they decided […] The post All PDP Senators In Kebbi Defect To APC, Cite Lack Of Vision, Disunity Within Party’s Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Defected Kebbi Senators give reasons for dumping PDP for APC

Tribune Online Defected Kebbi Senators give reasons for dumping PDP for APC The three senators representing Kebbi State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who have now defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), have offered detailed explanations for their decision, citing ideological differences, security concerns, and alignment with the ruling party’s development agenda. Defected Kebbi Senators give reasons for dumping PDP for APC Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Aftermath of President Tinubu’s visit: Gov Soludo not defecting to APC, says Chief of Staff

Says Tinubu’s visit testament of his belief in Soludo’s development efforts From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief of Staff to Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Chief Ernest Ezeajughi, has refuted rumours suggesting that the governor is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ezeajughi refuted the information in a statement he signed and […] The post Aftermath of President Tinubu’s visit: Gov Soludo not defecting to APC, says Chief of Staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago PDP loses out in Kebbi as three senators defect to APC, informs Senate

The three Peoples Democratic Party senators from Kebbi State at the Senate plenary on Tuesday defected to the ruling APC. read more PDP loses out in Kebbi as three senators defect to APC, informs Senate

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31 h. ago JUST IN: Three PDP senators defect to APC days after meeting Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore Three senators, Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South), have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In separate letters addressed to the Senate and read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who presided over the […] The post JUST IN: Three PDP senators defect to APC days after meeting Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Defections: APC Not Responsible For PDP’s Internal Crisis — Morka

National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, has said that the ruling party is not responsible the ongoing internal crisis of Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking on Channels TV, during an interview on Monday, Morka said that the opposition can’t be blaming APC for its predicament when the party doesn’t even have a […] The post Defections: APC Not Responsible For PDP’s Internal Crisis — Morka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Labour Party accuses Otti of tyranny, urges Tinubu to call gov to order

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Labour Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) escalated its internal crisis on Monday, May 12, accusing Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti of tyranny, threats, and betrayal in a strongly worded statement. The party called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene and restrain Otti, alleging his actions are destabilising the […] The post Labour Party accuses Otti of tyranny, urges Tinubu to call gov to order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Defections: We’ll soon receive you into APC, Ganduje replies Sule Lamido

Tribune Online Defections: We’ll soon receive you into APC, Ganduje replies Sule Lamido National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed defection rumours and, in a bold counter to opposition criticism, declared that former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido will soon join the ruling party. Defections: We’ll soon receive you into APC, Ganduje replies Sule Lamido Tribune Online

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60 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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3 d. ago My people would have stoned me if I had defected to APC at wrong time – Lawmaker

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Chairman, House Committee on Health Care Services and Member representing Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Hon. Amos Gwamna Magaji has said that his people would have stoned him to death if he had defected to All Progressive Congress (APC) at a time they were still in love with the […] The post My people would have stoned me if I had defected to APC at wrong time – Lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Obidient Group Knocks Akpabio Over Comments On Peter Obi, Says APC Responsible For Internal Crisis In LP

Obidient Movement, a political support group for former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has berated Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the attack is coming, following a recent remark made by Akpabio, where he stated that Obi who was clamouring to lead a country as big as Nigeria but has […] The post Obidient Group Knocks Akpabio Over Comments On Peter Obi, Says APC Responsible For Internal Crisis In LP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Defectors To APC Are Bribe Collectors, Betrayers – Kwankwaso

Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has taken a swipe at those who  recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after benefitting from the massive support of the Kwankwasiyya during the last general elections and winning elections. Kwankwaso spoke in Kano on Friday while receiving supporters of […]

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4 d. ago Defecting with another party’s mandate, a political sin, says Kwankwaso

From Desmond Mgboh Kano The leader of the New Nigeria People Party, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso has accused the members of the NNPP that recently defected to the APC of betraying the party and the masses that brought them to power. He spoke at his Bompai residence in Kano State. when he received supporters of Senator […] The post Defecting with another party’s mandate, a political sin, says Kwankwaso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Lagos APC faces internal crisis over alleged candidate imposition

Crisis is brewing within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the July 12 local government elections. read more Lagos APC faces internal crisis over alleged candidate imposition

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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 Labour Party Crisis Escalates As NEC Suspends Julius Abure Over Leadership Dispute

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) has taken another dramatic turn as the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) announced the suspension of Julius Abure, its embattled former national chairman. The decision, made public on Friday, was communicated through a statement by the Caretaker Committee Chairperson, Nenadi Usman. According to the statement, Abure’s suspension […] The post Labour Party Crisis Escalates As NEC Suspends Julius Abure Over Leadership Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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