Senator Moro: Mass Defections Will Overload, Capsize APC
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro warns that APC's wave of defections is like overloading a boat midstream, threatening Nigeria's democratic balance. Read the full details.
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Tinubu Forms Committee to Stop APC Crisis Ahead of 2027
President Bola Tinubu inaugurates a strategy and conflict resolution committee to unify the APC and prevent internal crises ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Mai Mala Buni chairs the team.
Makinde's Attack on Adelabu Reflects Panic, Says Aide
Adelabu's aide says Gov Makinde's verbal attack stems from panic over a resurgent APC and mass defections from PDP in Oyo. Read the full political analysis.
Rivers: 2 Senators, 6 State Lawmakers Join APC
Two senators and six state lawmakers from Rivers have defected to the APC, citing PDP crises. The party's secretary predicts more defections as the South-South now has all APC governors.
APC Predicts More Defections, Courts Rivers Voters
APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru forecasts further political defections to the ruling party. He urges Rivers State voters to support APC to consolidate development, following the defection of Governor Fubara, two senators, and six lawmakers.
Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC in Major Blow
The Peoples Democratic Party suffers a major setback as six federal lawmakers from Rivers State defect to the APC, strengthening the ruling party's grip on the strategic state. Read the full details.
APC Schedules National Convention for March 2026
Nigeria's ruling APC has released its timetable for congresses leading to the March 2026 National Convention. Get all key dates and details on the party's internal election process.
APC: Defections Prove Our Strength, PDP Criticism Shallow
APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says PDP's 'shallow criticism' won't deter the party. Recent defections by governors prove APC's growing appeal. Read the full story.
Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC
A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.
Six Ex-PDP Governors Attend APC Caucus Meeting
Six former PDP governors, including Fubara and Mbah, attended their first high-level APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja, signaling a major political realignment. Read the full details.
Four Rivers Reps defect to APC, dump PDP and LP
Four federal lawmakers from Rivers State have switched allegiance to the APC, citing internal party crises. This move follows Governor Siminalayi Fubara's high-profile defection. Read the full details of this major political realignment.
Court Halts APC, INEC Over Cross River Chairman Removal
FCT High Court restrains APC and INEC from enforcing a resolution against Cross River APC Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. Interim orders protect his position ahead of key party meetings.
Human Rights Expert: Defections Threaten Nigeria's Democracy
A human rights expert warns that defections to the APC are pushing Nigeria towards a dangerous one-party rule, citing global examples. Learn the risks and the call to action.
CHRICED Warns Defections to APC Signal Creeping Dictatorship
CHRICED warns Nigeria's democracy is under threat as opposition governors defect to APC. The group calls for vigilance against one-party dominance and erosion of accountability. Read more.
APC USA Backs Oyebamiji for Osun Governorship
The APC USA Chapter endorses Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for Osun's 2026 governorship, highlighting party unity as the critical factor to reclaim the state from the PDP. Read their full statement.
Omisore: Oyetola Ordered Our Disqualification in Osun APC
Senator Iyiola Omisore claims Minister Adegboyega Oyetola directed the disqualification of seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, calling it a 'hatchet job' to favour a preferred candidate. Read the full details.
Ex-PDP Spokesman Ologbondiyan Resigns from Party
Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has formally resigned, deepening the party's crisis in 2025. Read the full story on the wave of defections shaking Nigerian politics ahead of 2027.
Omisore, 6 Others Disqualified from Osun APC Primary
APC Screening Committee disqualifies Senator Iyiola Omisore and six aspirants from Osun governorship primary for failing to meet nomination rules. Only two aspirants cleared.
APC Bars 7 Aspirants From Osun Governorship Primaries
The APC Screening Committee has disqualified seven major aspirants, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the Osun 2026 governorship primary. Only two candidates were cleared. Read the full details and implications.
Oyo APC Backs Tinubu for 2027, Seeks Unity
Oyo State APC leaders close ranks, endorse President Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The party aims for a 35% vote increase, focusing on grassroots unity and reconciliation.
Cross River APC Chairman Alphonsus Eba Impeached
The APC in Cross River State has impeached its chairman, Alphonsus Eba, for refusing to resign. Ntufam Ekum Ojogu takes over as acting chairman. Read the full details.
APC Group Lauds Ex-Defence Minister Badaru's Performance
APC Integrity Group hails former Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar as a dedicated patriot, dismissing resignation claims and praising his security and agricultural impacts. Read the full details.
ADC Targets 21 Senators, 86 Reps Ahead of 2027 Polls
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is in talks with dozens of federal lawmakers for a potential mass defection ahead of the 2027 elections. Get the full details on the strategic move.
ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
LP Still Party to Beat in 2027 - Onyemais
Labour Party chieftain Onyemais declares LP remains strong despite defections, predicts stronger performance in 2027 elections. Read exclusive insights on party's future.
APC Women Reject Mutfwang's Alleged Defection Bid
Hundreds of Plateau APC women protest Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plan to join their party, endorsing Tinubu's second term. Leader Elizabeth Samson Yerse warns against welcoming him.
APC Women Reject Plateau Governor's Defection Move
Plateau State APC women wing protests Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plans to join their party, endorsing Tinubu's second term bid. Read full details of the political showdown.
Kano APC backs Tinubu for 2027 presidency
Kano APC stakeholders unanimously endorse President Bola Tinubu as party's sole 2027 presidential candidate during strategy meetings hosted by Abdullahi Ganduje.
El-Rufai: 230m Nigerians to Unseat Tinubu via ADC
Nasir el-Rufai declares 230 million Nigerians will defeat APC and defecting governors through the African Democratic Party (ADC). He unveiled the ADC's new office in Plateau State.
APC NWC Faults Gbenga Daniel's Suspension
APC National Working Committee declares Senator Gbenga Daniel remains bona fide party member, rejecting Ogun State chapter's suspension over alleged anti-party activities. Read full details.
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