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Tag: Defection

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Politics

Obidient cordinator joins APC in Edo 

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by Patrick Ahanor

The Coordinator of Peter Obi, otherwise known as Obidient movement in the former 2023 presidential election in Edo state, Ikhuenbor Felix Igbinevbo, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ikhuenbor …

Obidient cordinator joins APC in Edo  Read More
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2026: Ekiti PDP pioneer secretary defects, says party hijacked by ‘bad boys’  

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 - by Ojo Oladele

Former Nigerian envoy to Canada, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has assured the people that the political firmament of Ekiti state would witness positive change the moment he secures the mandate of …

2026: Ekiti PDP pioneer secretary defects, says party hijacked by ‘bad boys’   Read More
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2027: Defectors nomadic politicians, we’re undeterred – PDP

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday said the party is undeterred by the spree of defections from its ranks. The party also described the members championing the coalition movement …

2027: Defectors nomadic politicians, we’re undeterred – PDP Read More
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Kaduna PDP distances self from defection rumours, backs national leadership 

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

The Kaduna state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  Monday dismissed speculations of internal rifts and looming defections, while  declaring full confidence in the party’s national leadership and a …

Kaduna PDP distances self from defection rumours, backs national leadership  Read More
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Kaduna: Count PDP out of defection rumours – Official 

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

The Kaduna state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed speculations of internal rifts and looming defections, instead declaring full confidence in the party’s national leadership and a …

Kaduna: Count PDP out of defection rumours – Official  Read More
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Defection: Tinubu assures Eno as Akpabio reveals Fubara, Diri joining APC 

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 - by Uko Etim

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Akwa Ibom state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) would be a decision he would never regret. The …

Defection: Tinubu assures Eno as Akpabio reveals Fubara, Diri joining APC  Read More
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June 25 FCT primary: APC grants waiver to AMAC chair, PDP defectors 

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has granted waivers to all defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties who recently joined the party.  The party has also …

June 25 FCT primary: APC grants waiver to AMAC chair, PDP defectors  Read More
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PDP may become carcass, Fayose warns, rules out defection to APC

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 - by Admin I

A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, has warned that if drastic steps were not taken to address the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), it might become …

PDP may become carcass, Fayose warns, rules out defection to APC Read More
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Akwa Ibom PDP chieftain slams Eno’s defection as insensitive, insulting 

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 - by Uko Etim

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom state, Mr Jeremiah Akpan-Udoh, has said that Governor Umo Eno’s defection to All Progressives Congress (APC) was insensitive and …

Akwa Ibom PDP chieftain slams Eno’s defection as insensitive, insulting  Read More
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Senator Wadada set to quit SDP over differences in ideologies

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Ahmid Lawal 

The Senator representing Nasarawa West, Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, has announced his decision to quit the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing differences with certain individuals who have recently joined the party. In …

Senator Wadada set to quit SDP over differences in ideologies Read More
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Enugu: Another lawmaker defects to PDP

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Chuks Nweze

Main opposition party in Enugu state, the Labour Party, LP, Thursday, lost another member to People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The member representing Nsukka West State Constituency, Hon. Malachy Okey Onyechi, …

Enugu: Another lawmaker defects to PDP Read More
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I remain PDP scribe – Anyanwu  

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Wednesday  said party leaders are destroying and demarketing the party. Anyanwu stated this while fielding questions from the …

I remain PDP scribe – Anyanwu   Read More
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Politics / Top Stories

At 99th NEC, PDP vows to fight on despite defections

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

  The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and governors elected on the party’s platform, Tuesday, vowed that they would not allow the gale of defections …

At 99th NEC, PDP vows to fight on despite defections Read More
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Benue: Alia speaks on ‘defecting from APC’

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state, Sunday, debunked rumours of his alleged plan to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the reports as “fake news.” In a statement …

Benue: Alia speaks on ‘defecting from APC’ Read More
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Eno, 23 Akwa Ibom lawmakers set to dump PDP 

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Uko Etim

The much anticipated defection of the Akwa Ibom state governor, Pastor Umo Eno from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is becoming a reality. The …

Eno, 23 Akwa Ibom lawmakers set to dump PDP  Read More
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2027: PDP will rise again – Wabara, Damagum

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, chairman Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Adolphus Wabara, and other stakeholders, Monday, allayed fears over the spate of …

2027: PDP will rise again – Wabara, Damagum Read More
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My defection aimed to accelerate development in Southern Kaduna – La’ah

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

Former Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Danjuma Tella La’ah, has said his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was a strategic move aimed at accelerating development in …

My defection aimed to accelerate development in Southern Kaduna – La’ah Read More
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APC: I defected to retain seat as Edo speaker 

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Patrick Ahanor

The Edo state House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has explained his decision to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that …

APC: I defected to retain seat as Edo speaker  Read More
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Youth coalition rejects open letter, backs Eno’s planned APC defection 

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Uko Etim

Akwa Ibom Youth coalition has urged the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to ignore the recent open letter sent to him by a journalist, Mr Ibanga Isine, over his planned …

Youth coalition rejects open letter, backs Eno’s planned APC defection  Read More
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Delta, Edo speakers, 25 others, 6 Reps defect to APC, Oborevwori meets Tinubu

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 - by Joshua Egbodo, Abuja and Patrick Ahanor, Benin City 

  In what could be described as defection galore, the federal and state lawmakers took turns Tuesday to dump their original political parties which offered them the platforms for election, …

Delta, Edo speakers, 25 others, 6 Reps defect to APC, Oborevwori meets Tinubu Read More
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Litigation: PDP ex-speakers back action against defectors, caution on APC’s one-party plot

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 - by Joshua Egbodo 

The Forum of Former Speakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared support for the party’s move to take legal action against elected officials who …

Litigation: PDP ex-speakers back action against defectors, caution on APC’s one-party plot Read More
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Enugu: Labour party chieftain decries lawmakers’ defection to PDP

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 - by Chuks Nweze

A staunch member of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu state, Barr. Ogochukwu Onyema, popularly known as OAU Onyema, has deplored the recent mass defection of some party legislators to …

Enugu: Labour party chieftain decries lawmakers’ defection to PDP Read More
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Enugu: Nnaji slams politicians defecting to APC

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Chuks Nweze

Former National Auditor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Ray Nnaji, has wondered how any politician in his right senses would defect to the ruling party, the All Progressive …

Enugu: Nnaji slams politicians defecting to APC Read More
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Kebbi APC, Idris dismisses defection rumours

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Muhammad Sadisu Abubakar

Kebbi state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubakar Muhammad Kana, has stated that the state would continue to flourish under the ruling APC administration of Governor Nasir Idris. …

Kebbi APC, Idris dismisses defection rumours Read More
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Ologbondiyan fears implosion as Eno hints at dumping PDP

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona, Abuja and Dennis Essang, P/Harcourt

A former national publicity secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, has said  the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will not escape a defection crisis. Ologbondiyan’s forecast …

Ologbondiyan fears implosion as Eno hints at dumping PDP Read More

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