13 h. ago “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke

A political group in Osun State, known as the Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT), has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The group warned against increasing pressure on the governor to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing […] The post “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC 

…2 Govs to decamp, wants NWC to take control of party   From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Nigeria’s Opposition lawmakers coalition has disclosed that two more state governors and 40 lawmakers on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will soon defect. Speaking during a live broadcast through their spokesperson, and House of Representatives member […] The post PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex

Former member of the House of Representatives, Usman Bugaje, has lamented over recent defections from Peoples Democratic Party to ruling All Progressives Congress. Bugaje expressed concern over what he described as monetisation of politics and its implications for Nigeria’s democracy. According to him, those in opposition with records in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […] The post Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex- Lawmaker Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Ganduje Celebrates Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC, Pledges Cooperation

Delta State has experienced a dramatic political shift with the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This marks a pivotal moment in the state’s political history and has already begun to reshape the region’s political landscape. […] The post Ganduje Celebrates Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC, Pledges Cooperation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Nwoko welcomes Oborevwori to APC, urges championing of Anioma

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North) has urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to leverage his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to advocate for the creation of Anioma State, a long-standing aspiration of the Anioma people. Nwoko, who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC in January 2025, […] The post Nwoko welcomes Oborevwori to APC, urges championing of Anioma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike

The political landscape in Delta State took a significant turn on Wednesday as both Ifeanyi Okowa, former presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections have been hailed by several political figures, including Nyesom Wike, the Minister of […] The post “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago 2027: Atiku is a loser again – Presidency on PDP members joining APC

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is a loser amid the mass defections in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Daily Sun reported that Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after dumping the PDP, alongside his predecessor, Ifeanyi […] The post 2027: Atiku is a loser again – Presidency on PDP members joining APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago 2027: Defections hit PDP, party loses Delta gov, Osun reps member joins APC

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) further depleted yesterday with the defection of the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori and other government officials to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection puts to rest speculations about his political direction. Announcing the defection in Asaba, the state capital, […] The post 2027: Defections hit PDP, party loses Delta gov, Osun reps member joins APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago ‘PDP govs decamping to APC shows we are moving towards totalitarianism’

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The National Publicity Secretary of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba has expressed concerns about PDP governors defecting to the APC, saying it shows that Nigeria is moving towards totalitarianism. He spoke to the Daily Sun in a chat about the defection spree among PDP governors, saying, “I am not […] The post ‘PDP govs decamping to APC shows we are moving towards totalitarianism’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Defection of PDP governors is democracy in action – Sani, ex

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Also reacting to the development, the former Secretary General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani said there was nothing surprising about the PDP governors defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said such happening under civil rule was democracy in action and it should be accepted as such. […] The post Defection of PDP governors is democracy in action – Sani, ex-ACF scribe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago 2027: Defections hit PDP, loses Delta gov, rep member in Osun to APC

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) further  depleted  yesterday with the defection  of  Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori  and other government officials to the All Progressives Congress (APC).  His defection puts to rest speculations about his  political direction. Announcing the defection in Asaba, the state capital, […] The post 2027: Defections hit PDP, loses Delta gov, rep member in Osun to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday may prompt a cabinet reshuffle, according to a senior state House of Assembly member who attended a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba. The anonymous source stated, “In a few days’ […] The post Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Massive Defection Hits PDP As Delta Gov, Okowa, Others Joins APC

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and some members of Peoples Democratic Party in the state have defected to All Progressives Congress. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Senator James Manager, shortly after a meeting that lasted over six hours at Government House, Asaba. […] The post Massive Defection Hits PDP As Delta Gov, Okowa, Others Joins APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago APC slams PDP over criticism of President Tinubu’s planned visit to Nasarawa

By Abel Leonard, Lafia The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has responded strongly to recent allegations made by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing its criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned visit to commission projects in the state as “blatant falsehood” and “propaganda from a party that has lost its way.” […] The post APC slams PDP over criticism of President Tinubu’s planned visit to Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Southwest PDP slams Ekiti APC over Oyebanji’s 2026 endorsement

Byline: Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Southwest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Ekiti State for endorsing Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in the 2026 gubernatorial election. The APC’s endorsement occurred at a special caucus meeting in Iyin-Ekiti on April 18. In a statement on Sunday, April […] The post Southwest PDP slams Ekiti APC over Oyebanji’s 2026 endorsement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu At least 150 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, strengthening the opposition party. Prominent defectors include Peter Okonkwo, former Commissioner for Local Government; Nonso Ochi, LP’s 2023 Awgu North candidate; Onyeka Chukwuedo, PDP Awgu South […] The post 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027: Nigerians To Decide If ‘Corruption’ Under PDP Has Died Under APC — Makinde

As the 2027 political debates gather momentum, Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde said Nigerians must reflect if corruption, claimed to be killing the country under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been eliminated under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Makinde said the time was ripe to reflect once again, on what is […]

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1 week ago PDP’s 2023 Cross River Deputy Governorship Candidate, Emana, Moves To APC

Dr. Emana Duke Ambrose-Amawhe, the former deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections in Cross River State, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Her defection is the latest in a series of high-level political realignments in the state, Known for her strong political base in the southern […] The post PDP’s 2023 Cross River Deputy Governorship Candidate, Emana, Moves To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Cross River gov welcomes PDP deputy gov candidate, Emana, to APC

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on Sunday received the 2023 deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Emana Ambrose-Amawhe, into the All Progressives Congress. Her visit to the governor came hours after she announced her defection to the APC via her X handle. Emana was led to the governor and his wife, Read More

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1 week ago Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Alhaji Adamu Waziri, a former Yobe State gubernatorial candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, has clarified the party’s stance on coalition talks ahead of the 2027 elections while dismissing rumours of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to PDP members in Potiskum, Yobe’s largest town, over the […] The post Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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