2 h. ago Alleged defection to APC: Otti denies holding meeting with Uzodinma

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has denied holding any meeting with his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodinma over his planned defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was coming against the backdrop of reports making the rounds in the social media, insinuating that Otti held a meeting with […] The post Alleged defection to APC: Otti denies holding meeting with Uzodinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Chief Press Secretary, CPS to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has dismissed claims that former Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa joined the APC to dodge EFCC investigations. Ahon dismissed the allegations making the round in the state following the governor’s switch along with former Governor […] The post Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 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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32 h. ago Damagum Faults Okowa, Delta Gov’s Defection To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide In 2027

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum has faulted recent massive defection from the major opposition party to ruling All Progressive Party. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, commissioners and some stakeholders in the state on Wednesday announced their defection to […] The post Damagum Faults Okowa, Delta Gov’s Defection To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago 2027: More Opposition Govs ‘ll Join APC, Ganduje Says At Meeting With Kano NNPP Defectors

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Thursday, said the ruling party was expecting the defection of more governors from the opposition into its fold in the build-up to the 2027 general election. Ganduje spoke when he formally received some defectors from the Kano State chapter of the […]

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44 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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44 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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46 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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57 h. ago Defections to APC driven by fear, not love for Tinubu – Dele Momodu

By John Ogunsemore Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Dele Momodu said those defecting from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were driven by fear and not love or belief in President Bola Tinubu. The Ovation publisher stated this as a guest on Channels TV‘s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Wednesday. Daily Sun […] The post Defections to APC driven by fear, not love for Tinubu – Dele Momodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 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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60 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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61 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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61 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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66 h. ago APC Welcomes Gov Oborevwori, Okowa, Others, Assures Of Accommodation

The National Working Committee (NWC) of All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, to its fold. The national publicity secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, who disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday […]

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2 d. 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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3 d. ago Analyst Warns APC Against Gov Oborevwori’s Alleged Defection Move

A prominent political analyst in Delta State, George Urhie, has warned the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the national level of the dire consequences of allowing Governor Sherrif Oborevwori of Delta State to defect to the party and seek re-election on its platform come 2027. Urhie’s warning comes amid rumours of Oborevwori’s […]

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5 d. ago We’ll Stop Mbah From Joining APC – Enugu Party Chair Declares

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to resist any attempt by Governor Peter Mbah to join the party, declaring that he is not welcome under any circumstance. This stance was reiterated during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday at the party’s secretariat in Enugu, where hundreds of defectors […] The post We’ll Stop Mbah From Joining APC – Enugu Party Chair Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 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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7 d. ago Planned Defection: Kano APC Rules Out Special Treatment For Kwankwaso

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the speculations of the alleged defection plan by the factional leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Musa Kwankwaso, to the ruling party as a welcome development. It, however, said that Kwankwaso would not be given any special treatment if he decamped […]

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9 d. ago Okpebholo predicts PDP’s collapse after lawmaker’s defection

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has predicted the imminent collapse of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state, following the defection of yet another lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Nicholas Asonsere, who represents Ikpoba-Okha constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, formally defected to the APC on Wednesday, bringing the party’s Read More

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