9 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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21 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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22 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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23 h. ago Senate dismisses report of coercion as Aliero, two other Kebbi senators dump PDP for APC 

By Adesuwa Tsan The gale of defections continued on Tuesday as three senators from Kebbi State, including former governor and senator representing Kebbi Central, Adamu Aliero, formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crises within the PDP and alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s development agenda. Aliero, […] The post Senate dismisses report of coercion as Aliero, two other Kebbi senators dump PDP for APC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 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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26 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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26 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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3 d. ago If One Party System Will Help Nigeria, Let Embrace It — Ganduje

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that nothing wrong with having a one-party system in Nigeria. Ganduje led this out on Friday in Abuja, after leading a delegation of three senators from Kebbi State to meet President Bola Tinubu. The senators, identified as, Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi and Garba […] The post If One Party System Will Help Nigeria, Let Embrace It — Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 Tinubu Meets Three PDP Senators Over Alleged Defection Plans

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday hosted three senators from Kebbi State who are reportedly preparing to defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senators — Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South) — met with the President at […] The post Tinubu Meets Three PDP Senators Over Alleged Defection Plans appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku, LG chairmen, others defect to APC

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has led 17 Local Government Chairmen, numerous councillors, and several prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Agbebaku stated that the move aims to align with Governor Monday Okpebholo to accelerate […] The post Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku, LG chairmen, others defect to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “No Plans To Leave PDP” – Adeleke Fires Back At APC Over Defection Allegation

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has refuted claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he attempted to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Saturday, the state government described the allegation as false, misleading, and a desperate attempt to distract the public. “At […] The post “No Plans To Leave PDP” – Adeleke Fires Back At APC Over Defection Allegation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Defection Drama: APC Accuses Adeleke Of Secret Move To Join Party

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of dishonesty over rumours surrounding his alleged move to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The party claimed that Adeleke did make attempts to switch allegiance but was rejected after being told he would not be […] The post Defection Drama: APC Accuses Adeleke Of Secret Move To Join Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has attributed the recent wave of defections into the ruling All Progressives Congress to the need for protection over alleged corruption cases. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with Channels Television, Dalung said that only Nigerians can decide such if an elected officeholder should defect to a […] The post Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Many Lawmakers End Up Poorer After Joining National Assembly’, Says Ex

A former Senator, who represented Kebbi South senatorial district in the National Assembly, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has made a startling revelation about the financial realities facing many members of the National Assembly, stating that several lawmakers who ventured into politics with hopes of amassing wealth ended up poorer after their tenure in ths Parliament. LEADERSHIP […]

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2 w. ago “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed confidence that more governors currently in opposition parties will soon defect to the ruling APC. Ganduje made the statement on Monday during a special event in Asaba, Delta State, organized to officially welcome Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa into […] The post “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Claims Adeleke plans to defect to APC untrue – Osun Commissioners 

Declares allegiance to governor  From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Executive Council of Osun State Government has denied the rumour that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared their loyalty to his government. Speaking at a press conference organised by 25 commissioners and 10 special advisers on Monday, […] The post Claims Adeleke plans to defect to APC untrue – Osun Commissioners  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, has denied holding any meeting with his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodimma with an aim to defect 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 has […] The post Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senator Aliero lauds Kebbi Gov on giant strides, slams critics

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Senator representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Muhammadu Adamu Aliero, has commended Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris for the remarkable socio-economic transformation ongoing across the state. Aliero who stated this while speaking to journalists after a meeting of the Kebbi Elders Consultative […] The post Senator Aliero lauds Kebbi Gov on giant strides, slams critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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