Tag: defection
Disquiet grows in Rivers APC as disqualified aspirants signal possible exit
Fresh political tension is emerging within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State following the screening exercise for party…
APC further solidifies strength in Senate as 3 Senators dump PDP
In his remarks, Akpabio said that the current administration, before assumption of office, met a challenged economy, saying that the…
Adamawa Governor Fintiri dumps PDP for APC, hands ruling party 30-state stronghold
"This decision is driven by the need to align with progressive forces that can deliver sustainable progress for our state,"…
“Don’t abandon us for APC,” Kano NNPP begs members
NNPP Chairman also accused some some members of the party of spreading rumors and trying to pitch the Governor against…
1,000 NNPP members join APC in Kano
The group’s leader, Aminu Minjibir, said they had worked tirelessly for the success of the Kwankwasiyya Movement but regretted that…
“PDP now empty shell,” Gov. Abiodun declares after mass defection into APC
Governor Abiodun, while welcoming the defectors, said he was happy that they had left the sinking ship to join the…
Tinubu’s reforms attracting politicians to APC – Gov. Sule
Governor Sule dismissed fears that with the ongoing massive defection to APC, the country is heading towards a one-party state.
Labour Party drags Reps to court over defection
Six Labour Party's Reps in the House of Representatives had defected to the APC in the past two weeks.
Kano governor Yusuf receives 30 opposition leaders into NNPP
The opposition political parties members said they dumped their political parties for NNPP because of the performance of Governor Yusuf…
Hundreds of PDP, LP members defect to APC in Lagos
In their separate speeches, some of the defectors from PDP and Labour Party described their former parties as weak in…
What Gov. Otti told 2 Abia YPP lawmakers who defected to LP
The Governor added that he looked forward to receiving more defectors into the party while noting that the two lawmakers…
Defection: PDP demands sack of 27 Rivers Assembly lawmakers
The party's spokesperson asserted that by defecting from the PDP, the political party platform on which they were elected into…
Zamfara: ADC gov. candidate, others dump ambitions, join APC
According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of Zamfara APC, Yusuf Idris, other chieftains and candidates of ADC, YPP,…
Wike: Why Gov. Umahi dumped PDP for APC
Okafor Ifiebor/Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said his Ebonyi counterpart, David Umahi defected from the Peoples Democratic…
Court throws out suit challenging Saraki, Dogara, 51 others’ defection
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday struck out the suit filed by the Legal Defence and Assistant Project…