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3 more Senators dump PDP for APC

Aminu Imam
Senators dump PDP

Three Senators yesterday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was announced during plenary by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. According to reports, the lawmakers, in separate letters, cited the internal crisis and leadership issues affecting the PDP for their decisions to defect to the APC. The defectors are: Sen. Ikra Bilbis, Senator representing Zamfara-Central; Sen. Aminu Iya Abbas, Senator representing the Adamawa-Central, and Sen. Amos Yohanna, Senator representing Adamawa-North. In other news, the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by…

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Zamfara Gov. defects to APC amid political turmoil

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Zamfara Gov. defects to APC

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).  The announcement was made by the Deputy Governor, Mani Malam Mummuni, who acted on behalf of the governor. This move comes after a series of legal and political challenges that left the Zamfara PDP chapter in a precarious position. The decision to defect follows the Appeal Court’s ruling that barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from validating the PDP convention. With their position within the PDP becoming untenable, Governor…

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“Stepping aside from partisan politics, best decision I ever made”- Ramalan, former Kaduna APC Caucus Chairman

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Ramalan on stepping aside

…Says decision brought peace, fulfilment Aminu Imam Former chairman of the All Progressives Congress Party (APC) Kaduna State Caucus and proprietor of Liberty Radio, Television (TVR) and Voice of Liberty newspaper, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has described his decision to step away from partisan politics as the most rewarding choice of his four-decade political career. Speaking in an interview with Liberty TVR News, Ramalan said leaving active politics marked a turning point in his life, allowing him to rediscover personal peace and professional fulfilment outside the intense arena of…

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2027: Cold war rocks APC, as Govs. move to clip lawmakers’ wings 

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Cold war rocks APC

A fresh power struggle is brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as governors elected on the party’s platform are reportedly scheming to “get their pound of flesh” from senators and members of the House of Representatives over what they perceive as betrayal on recent amendments to the Electoral Act and other grievances. According to reports, the simmering cold war between APC governors and federal lawmakers from their respective states escalated over the weekend after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hinted at his desire to see the return of most…

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“It’ll be Tinubu/APC vs Nigerians in 2027” – Atiku

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Atiku on Asiwaju2027

Former Vice-President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be a straight fight between President Bola Tinubu and the APC on one side, and the Nigerian people on the other. Reacting to the defection of Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, Atiku said political realignments are not new and that every politician is free to choose a path. He added that even his children are free to take independent political positions. “However, anyone — including his son — who chooses to…

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APC blasts ADC over Edo shooting claim, calls for probe

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APC blasts ADC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to a reported shooting involving ADC members in Edo State, describing the opposition party as “its own nemesis” and accusing it of orchestrating its political misfortune. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party characterised the ADC’s claim as “utterly delusional,” arguing that it was made without regard for due process or the outcome of investigations by security agencies. The APC faulted the opposition…

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2027: “Wike free to campaign for any party” – APC

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APC on Wike

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, insisting he has the constitutional right to support and campaign for candidates from any political party. Speaking during an interview yester, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka dismissed concerns over Wike’s backing of APC candidates in the February 21 FCT Area Council elections. According to Morka, Wike — as a Nigerian citizen — enjoys full constitutional freedom to support any candidate of his choosing, regardless of political affiliation. He emphasised that such actions…

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FCT election: PDP candidate steps down for APC rival after ‘consultation’ with Wike

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FCT election PDP candidate

In a surprising political twist ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council polls, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship aspirant for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has stepped down in favour of Joshua Ishaku Musa, of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement came on Wednesday in a video shared on X, where Adamu was seen alongside FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, chanting: “PDAPC”, to signal his new support. Adamu said the decision followed “deep consultation” with Wike, and stressed their close relationship, saying: “I and Joshua, we are…

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Kaduna: APC member petitions party over alleged Bello el-Rufa’i’s ‘anti-party activities’

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APC member petitions

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Nana Hauwa Aliu, has submitted a formal petition to the Kaduna State APC Disciplinary Committee, accusing Bello el-Rufa’i, the Member representing Kaduna-North Federal Constituency in the 10th House of Representatives, and son of former governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i of alleged anti-party activities and failure to support the current state leadership. In the petition addressed to the Chairman of the APC Disciplinary Committee at the party’s state secretariat in Kaduna, Aliu alleged that Bello el-Rufa’i has consistently failed to acknowledge or…

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2027: “Opposition only talks on TV while we mobilise, engage Nigerians” – APC

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APC on opposition

…“Defections don’t guarantee victory” – Ex-lawmaker warns  As political realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended its strategy of grassroots mobilisation, even as a former federal lawmaker cautions that a wave of defections alone will not secure electoral victory. Speaking during a television programme on Sunday, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, dismissed opposition parties as being more active on television than on the ground, insisting that the ruling party is focused on engaging Nigerians directly at the grassroots. According…

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