Barely 24 hours after formally defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledging support for Governor Nasir Idris’ second-term ambition, Almustapha Malami has been appointed as the General Manager of the Kebbi State Geographic Information System (KEBGIS). Almustapha is the younger brother of former Attorney-General of the Federation...
Defection
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has opened up on the real reasons behind his dramatic exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his decision to embrace the Accord Party ahead of the 2026 governorship race. Speaking on Tuesday during the formal unveiling of the Accord Party as his...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday formally abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his move to the All Progressives Congress (APC), setting off a new wave of political realignments in Rivers State. The governor made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, Port...
Former lawmaker representing Taraba South Senatorial District, Senator Joel Ikenya, has defected from the All Progressive Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Ikenya, who is also the former Minister of Trade and Industry, said his decision to dump the APC follows due diligence, consultation and careful consideration...
Plateau State coalition for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has again urged Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defect to the party, saying his leadership style and administrative record would strengthen the party and improve the state’s political direction. The appeal was made at a press briefing in Jos led by...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the latest defection announcement by some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing their move as a “redefection” and a further demonstration of political inconsistency. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the 16 defected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly are free to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, adding that his camp would continue to work with the remaining lawmakers still loyal to the party. Wike stated...
Concerned Plateau APC Legacy Members has taken a swipe at groups protesting the alleged planned defection of Governor Caleb Mutfwang to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their actions as embarrassing, harmful to party cohesion and contrary to the founding spirit of the party. The group made its position...
Rivers State politics took a dramatic turn on Friday as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, led 15 other lawmakers out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking one of the biggest legislative defections in the...
Osun State’s political landscape shifted on Tuesday as Governor Ademola Adeleke formally severed ties with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), deepening the turmoil already gripping the party at the national level. In a resignation letter dated November 4, 2025, and delivered to PDP leaders in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2...
A faction within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has openly urged Governor Caleb Mutfwang to dump the party and pitch his tent with the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting the switch would be in the state’s best interest. The group, drawn from PDP members across Plateau’s...
Strong indications have emerged that former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel may dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he has urged Nigerians to ignore all biases and massively support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to solve the challenges currently facing the country. Emmanuel, who stated this...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has argued that his alleged moves to defect the All Progressive Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was a fabricated and malicious report. It was alleged that the Governor Alia was in a “secret meeting” with former Senator Iyorchia Ayu. The Chief...
A fresh political wave has hit Kano as 774 members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) crossed over to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring confidence in the ruling party’s direction and development agenda. The defectors were formally received on Friday in Rimin Gado Local Government Area by...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday welcomed former Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada, and several prominent opposition figures into the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political shift in the state. The reception, held at Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, brought together defectors from the PDP, SDP, ADC,...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has no choice but to accept ”displaced politicians” from other parties in the wake of rising defections, Sen. Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has said Ndume said this at the Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe’s 6th Annual Award Lecture 2025(121-Posthumous Birthday Celebration)themed “The Power of Pan-African unity,...
Speaker, Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. John Bonzena and 16 other members who were elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have defected from the party to the All Progressive Congress (APC). The Speaker began by submitting his own resignation letter, formally leaving the PDP...
All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday welcomed top political figures from opposition parties in Plateau State in what party leaders described as one of the most significant political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The reception ceremony at the Polo Field, Jos, drew thousands of supporters and featured...
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says defections of Rep. Abdulmuni Jibrin to APC and Amb. Oluremi Oguntoyinbo to PDP are as a result of Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s anti party activities and betrayal of trust. The party was reacting to the latest defections of its members to the ruling APC...
Member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has officially dumped the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his full support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. Jibrin, who represents the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State, announced his decision in...