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Tag: Defection

Politics

Updated: 17 Reps dump ADC for NDC, one joins APC

The House of Representatives on Tuesday witnessed a wave of defections as no fewer than 17 lawmakers formally announced their exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during plenary, citing internal crises within their former party. The defectors, who cut across Kano, Anambra, Lagos, Edo and Rivers states, read […]

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It’s a relief Obi, Kwankwaso left us – ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has admitted that the exit of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from its platform represents a challenge, though the party insists it remains firmly focused on its 2027 electoral ambitions. Speaking on Monday night during an appearance on Arise News’ Prime Time programme, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, […]

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Obi, Kwankwaso ‘Unserious,’ Chasing Free Presidential Tickets — APC’s Morka

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has described Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other opposition leaders as “unserious” over their frequent changes of political parties. Morka made the remarks on Monday while appearing as a guest on The Morning Brief on Channels Television. He was reacting to the defection […]

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Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC, receive membership cards

NDC National Leader and former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, with Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso in his Abuja residence…Photo Credit: X / NDC Ex- Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, as both leaders were seen receiving membership cards in a video circulating […]

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Obi, Kwankwaso meet Dickson amid defection reports

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Sunday met with Seriake Dickson in Abuja, amid reports of their planned defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The two opposition figures arrived at Dickson’s residence at about 5:14 p.m. for a closed-door meeting with the former Bayelsa State governor, who […]

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Defection: I haven’t taken final decision, still consulting with NDC, PRP others – Kwankwaso

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports suggesting he has concluded plans to defect, stating that he is still consulting widely with key political stakeholders. Kwankwaso, who made the clarification in a statement posted on his X platform, said no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of […]

Politics

Breaking: Peter Obi confirms leaving ADC

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed his exit from the African Democratic Congress, citing deepening internal crises and a hostile political environment. Obi made the disclosure in a personal statement on Sunday, on his X platform, where he reflected on what he described as the “toxic” nature of Nigeria’s political space and the pressures […]

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Defection Rumour Rife As Gov Bala Meets With Bauchi PDP Members

Governor Bala Mohammed and members of the Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently holding an expanded stakeholders’ meeting, with a major political decision expected at its conclusion. There are strong indications that the governor, along with party members, will announce their defection to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) after the […]

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Reps defections intensify as NNPP, PDP lawmakers join APC, ADC ahead of 2027

The wave of defections in the House of Representatives deepened on Wednesday as six lawmakers from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The latest movement followed similar defections earlier in the week, highlighting increasing […]

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PDP loses five Reps, APC two in fresh defections

A fresh wave of defections swept through the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers realigned across party lines in what appears to be early positioning for the 2027 general elections. At the resumption of plenary after the Easter break, the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, read out a series of defection letters, reflecting a growing […]

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