Bauchi gov’s attempt to defect to APC fails as party rejects formula

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed’s plan to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has collapsed following disagreements over a proposed power-sharing formula. The consultations between the governor, his Turaki-led PDP faction, and the APC leadership ended in a deadlock after the ruling party reportedly rejected a 60–40 formula […]

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Amupitan’s Past Tweets Show an APC Sympathizer, By Farooq A. Kperogi

Several verifiable past tweets by INEC chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan from his time as a professor at the University of Jos unmistakably reveal partisan sympathies for the APC and, more specifically, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. If he has any regard for institutional integrity, he should own up to them, acknowledge the moral burden […]

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David Mark-led ADC, gov Makinde and Tanimu Turaki-led PDP meet to strategize jointly against APC

David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) today had a stakeholders meeting with the Tanimu Turaki and governor Seyi Makinde faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Opposition leaders who were at the Wednesday meeting include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, factional PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki, SAN, former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, former Governors […]

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Obi-Kwankwaso Combo Throws APC on Panic Mode, By Steve Osuji

APC’S Extended Insomnia: It becomes obvious each day that Mr Peter Obi is the abiding nightmare of the ruling party. Indications are clear that the  All Progressives Congress has switched into a panic mode in the last few weeks. Like a man who’s suffering acute nightmares, the party’s top echelon seems to be in severe […]

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Sokoto Senator, Ibrahim Lamido set to quit APC

Senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Ibrahim Lamido, has declared his intention to leave the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing the move to the worsening security crisis affecting his constituency. He disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Friday, expressing deep concern over the continued banditry attacks that had plagued several communities […]

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Courts, senior lawyers helping Tinubu’s APC turn Nigeria into one-party state ―Falana, Gani Adams say (Video)

Activist and politician Yinka Odumakin’s 5th memorial lecture took place at Ikeja Lagos a few days ago, and many prominent activists like Femi Falana SAN, Omoyele Sowore, the Are Onakakanfo of Yoruba, Gani Adams; Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika SAN, president of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajero; Richard Akinola, Fusika and many others were present. Falana and Gani […]

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The decline of PDP is how APC too dies, By Abimbola Adelakun

From its once boastful conglomeration of the most powerful politicians in Nigeria, the house of the Peoples Democratic Party has become desecrated. From 31 governors at their peak, they have whittled down to one, plus a minority in the National Assembly. If only former PDP chair Vincent Ogbulafor were still alive to watch the party, […]

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Salihu Tanko Yakassai defects from APC to ADC

Controversial former media aide to governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Salihu Tanko Yakassai, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) citing the government’s failure to impact Nigerian lives. Yakassai told journalists on Monday that he was dumping the ruling APC for betraying the trust of Nigerians. He said: “After extensive consultations with family, […]

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Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, Seyi Makinde, Seriake Dickson meet in Kano, surprises APC

The All Progressives Congress, Kano State chapter, has expressed surprise over the recent Eid-el-Fitr gathering hosted by the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, which brought together former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson. Held on Sunday at Kwankwaso’s residence on Miller Road […]

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PDP governor gets tough conditions to defect to APC

A serving governor on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who is believed to be perfecting his defection plans, is currently engulfed in a dilemma over reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has imposed strident conditions on him to guarantee his defection to the ruling party. The serving governor was said to […]

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Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho wears APC fez cap at an event, faces outrage

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, the Yoruba nation agitator, was spotted wearing a fez cap displaying the logo of the ruling All Progressives Congress at a social function on Tuesday. Igboho had attended the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja’s first Ramadan lecture after his coronation. The Yoruba nation activist, in the now-viral […]

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PDP, APC are mere jerseys, By Lasisi Olagunju

Journalist arrived at the Government House with a proverb on his tongue. “Your Excellency,” he began after the courtesies, notebook open, “in Yoruba, there is a word: Apanimáyọdà.” The APC governor smiled faintly. “The one who kills without unsheathing a sword.” “Exactly,” the journalist said. “A + pa + ni + má + yọ + […]

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Adamawa State governor defects to APC

Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Fintiri said on Friday, February 27, that he defected with his entire cabinet and all the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, officials. The governor said his defection was for the developmental interest of the people […]

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PDP drags APC to court after five-council win in FCT election

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a special legal team to challenge the results of Saturday’s election held across the Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory. As pronounced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won five of the six chairmanship seats in the council elections. APC […]

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Polls: APC wins five FCT councils, PDP one

Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has obtained victory in five of the six chairmanship seats contested in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, while the Peoples Democratic Party won the remaining seat. Results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday showed that the APC won the Abuja Municipal Area Council, […]

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Obasanjo’s daughter, Iyabo Obasanjo joins APC

Daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s daughter, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has reportedly registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, according to a former chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government. It was gathered that the former senator representing Ogun Central completed her e-registration on Tuesday at Ibogun, Ward 11, Ifo Local […]

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Atiku’s son, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar joins APC to work for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

Abubakar Atiku Abubakar also called Abba, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The defection was announced on Thursday at the […]

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