Political defections spiked in Nigeria a few weeks ago as the 2027 general elections approached, with governors, MPs, and party leaders switching allegiances in what analysts described as a deliberate realignment changing the country’s political landscape. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the House of Representatives changed the Electoral Act to criminalise multiple political party membership, … Read more
The African Democratic Congress, or ADC, denounced the attack on its Secretariat in Ubima, Rivers State, by thugs it termed as criminals. Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s spokesman, denounced the action as a clear assault on democracy. In a statement he signed, Abdullahi said: “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly condemns the criminal attack on our party … Read more
Former senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello stated that she joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) because its members were the only ones who maintained in touch with her throughout her more than 15-year absence from active politics. Obasanjo revealed this while appearing on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Friday. The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo stated … Read more
The executive committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ajaka Ward 1, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has issued a forceful reaction to the reported defection of one Idris Husseini Kashim, alleging that he was never a registered member of the party in the ward. In a statement on the situation, the … Read more
Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has urged members who have left the Labour Party for various reasons to return. On Wednesday, the Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, addressed a one-day high-level strategic multi-level stakeholders summit titled Reuniting the Labour Party Family: consolidating strength for long-term political impact at the … Read more
Hon Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North, has sworn to remain loyal to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Bello, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, stated in a post on his X account that, while he loves his father, he also respects President … Read more
Security agencies in Osun State have been put on high alert this Sunday following heated exchanges between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state administration over purported plans for protests targeting commercial bank branches across the state. The disagreement centers on the APC’s assertions that pensioners were preparing demonstrations at United Bank for Africa … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the members of its National Campaign Council for the upcoming 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The election is slated for Saturday, February 21, 2026, across the FCT’s six area councils: Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali. In a statement issued … Read more
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has revealed that he is keenly monitoring developments inside the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. Wike noted that his interest in the subject stems from his concern for the party’s future survival and strength, having previously governed at the federal level. He stated this on … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has established a central coordination committee for its 2026 National Convention, in an effort to ensure a smooth and well-organised party congress. The committee was revealed in a statement signed by APC National Secretary Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has been chosen Chairman of the committee, … Read more