7 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Federal lawmaker receives PDP defectors, warns against fighting for positions in APC

From Isaac Job, Uyo The member representing Abak, Etim Ekpo, Ika Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Clement Jimbo, has advised PDP defectors not to be overambitious by fighting for positions instead of showing humility and working for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Abak Urban Ward 1, […] The post Akwa Ibom: Federal lawmaker receives PDP defectors, warns against fighting for positions in APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Control of LGs: Appeal Court judgement reignites tension in Osun

Tribune Online Control of LGs: Appeal Court judgement reignites tension in Osun •Court dismisses APC’s bid to revive sacked council chairmen’s case •APC should apologise to Osun people —State govt   •This verdict does not affect our chairmen —APC •Osun PDP hails court of Appeal ruling, slams APC for ‘misrepresentation’ The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has struck out a request by the All Progressives Congress […] Control of LGs: Appeal Court judgement reignites tension in Osun Tribune Online

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64 h. ago “I’m Chasing Elephant, Not Distracted By Dogs” – Gov Eno Defends Defection From PDP To APC

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has spoken publicly for the first time since his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he is focused on development and won’t be distracted by criticism. Speaking in Uyo on Wednesday upon his return from France, where he participated […] The post “I’m Chasing Elephant, Not Distracted By Dogs” – Gov Eno Defends Defection From PDP To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “I Won’t Sit Where One Man Dictates To Adults” – PDP’s Dele Momodu Rules Out Joining APC

Dele Momodu, a notable figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has firmly ruled out the possibility of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite growing tensions within his party. Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, the former presidential aspirant made it clear that joining the APC is “out of the question.” Momodu, known […] The post “I Won’t Sit Where One Man Dictates To Adults” – PDP’s Dele Momodu Rules Out Joining APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Defections from Lagos PDP to APC nothing to worry about — Adetokunbo Pearse

Tribune Online Defections from Lagos PDP to APC nothing to worry about — Adetokunbo Pearse "This wave of defection from PDP to APC in Lagos should not give any headache.  Defections from Lagos PDP to APC nothing to worry about — Adetokunbo Pearse Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Fubara Can’t Be Blamed If He Joins APC, PDP Betrayed Him First — Opposition Lawmakers

Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has said the now suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, should not be blamed if he eventually joins the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) because his party, the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), had betrayed him. The lawmakers, in their reaction to the rumours making the rounds that Fubara was planning to […]

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5 d. ago PDP will soon become carcass – Fayose warns, rules out joining APC

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has sounded a grave warning that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, is on the brink of becoming a political “carcass” unless urgent and decisive measures are taken to rescue it from decline. Despite the party’s challenges, Fayose reaffirmed his steadfast loyalty […] The post PDP will soon become carcass – Fayose warns, rules out joining APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027: Only coalition, candidate from opposite regions can unseat Tinubu — Dele Momodu

Tribune Online 2027: Only coalition, candidate from opposite regions can unseat Tinubu — Dele Momodu "There is no way that a disunited PDP can wrest power from APC in 2027. The ideology of the ruling party is to weaken the main opposition party... 2027: Only coalition, candidate from opposite regions can unseat Tinubu — Dele Momodu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Defection: There is no difference between APC, PDP members – Anglican Bishop

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Most Rev. Timothy Yahaya, serving as the Archbishop of Kaduna Province and Bishop of Kaduna Diocese of the Anglican Communion, has taken a critical look at the wave of defection from one political party to another by politicians in the country, saying the majority of the All Progressive Congress (APC) […] The post Defection: There is no difference between APC, PDP members – Anglican Bishop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Umo Eno’s defection: the excitement, anxiety and expectations

The defection of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State from PDP to APC on Friday was not a surprise, read more Umo Eno’s defection: the excitement, anxiety and expectations

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7 d. ago Don’t be enticed by APC ‘s empty promises – PDP warns members

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP has warned its members not to be enticed by the empty promises of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Venatius Ikem, the state chairman of the party disclosed this after an enlarged State Working Committee meeting of the party. He […] The post Don’t be enticed by APC ‘s empty promises – PDP warns members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Your Political Rating Is Ruined, PDP Professionals Tell Gov Eno

Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has said the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruined his political rating and reputation among Nigerians. Protem national coordinator CP-PDP, Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu, who gave the group’s position on the defection, said it […]

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8 d. ago Full list: Five incumbent governors who dumped PDP for APC after 2015

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) read more Full list: Five incumbent governors who dumped PDP for APC after 2015

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8 d. ago Defection: Gov Eno on path to lonely political oblivion – PDP Professionals

Tribune Online Defection: Gov Eno on path to lonely political oblivion – PDP Professionals The defection of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been described as an unfortunate step toward political oblivion. Defection: Gov Eno on path to lonely political oblivion – PDP Professionals Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Your Defection To APC Has Ruined Your Reputation, PDP Professionals Tell Gov Eno

Conference of Professionals in Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has said that the defection of Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, from PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruined his political rating and reputation among Nigerians. Protem National Coordinator of CP-PDP, Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu, who gave the group’s position on the defection of […]

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9 d. ago 3 Commissioners resign, 15 lawmakers sit tight as Eno defects to APC in A/Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Three commissioners in Akwa Ibom have resigned their appointments following Governor Umo Eno’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.  Also, out of 26 lawmakers in the state House of Assembly, 15 members have refused to join Eno in the APC, […] The post 3 Commissioners resign, 15 lawmakers sit tight as Eno defects to APC in A/Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago ‘I Can’t Follow You To APC’, Akwa Ibom Commissioner Tells Gov Eno, Resigns

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Special Duties, Comrade Ini Ememobong, has resigned his appointment as a member of Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet over political differences. LEADERSHIP reports that Governor Eno had earlier on Friday announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need to […]

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9 d. ago BREAKING: ‘I’m Now Making Progressive Move’, Akwa Ibom Gov Announces Defection To APC

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it was a ‘progressive move’. Uno disclosed this during an official announcement on Friday in Uyo, the State capital city. He said the decision followed months of wide consultation with […]

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9 d. ago APC govt is using judiciary to silence opposition, Kebbi PDP alleges

Tribune Online APC govt is using judiciary to silence opposition, Kebbi PDP alleges The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State has condemned a ruling delivered by a Sharia Court in Birnin-Kebbi sentencing its Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Sani Dododo, to prison without due process. The party made its position known recently, durig  a press conference at the party’s secretariat in Birnin-Kebbi, where it accused the All Progressives Congress […] APC govt is using judiciary to silence opposition, Kebbi PDP alleges Tribune Online

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1 week ago 2026: We’ll Chase PDP, Adeleke Out Of Power – Osun APC Chieftain Vows

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied claims that Governor Ademola Adeleke is welcome to join the party, amid growing political tensions in the state. Addressing journalists during a press conference in Osogbo on Wednesday, the immediate past Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, firmly rejected […] The post 2026: We’ll Chase PDP, Adeleke Out Of Power – Osun APC Chieftain Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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