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Former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, David Ombugadu, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) because the party was unable to open an electronic registration portal for its supporters. Ombugadu, who contested the 2019 and 2023 gubernatorial elections on the PDP platform, stated this on Thursday during a visit to the Nigerian Union of …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of increasing pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to interfere in its internal affairs, following the defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the party. Opposition parties described the situation as more than just internal strife, and warned that the alleged actions raise concerns …

The Senator representing Niger South Senatorial District, Peter Jiya, has switched from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jiya’s defection letter was read by the President of the Senate, Insha Allah Akpabio, at the plenary session which continued on Tuesday in Abuja. The letter read: “I used to be a member of the PDP which …

A member of the House of Representatives, Ibrahim Mohammed, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the ongoing leadership dispute and internal divisions in his former party. Mohammed, who represents Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo and Bunza Federal Constituencies in Kebbi State, announced his decision in a statement on Tuesday, describing the PDP …

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, the party he joined in 2015 after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Aondoakaa, who until his resignation was a leading governorship aspirant in Benue State under the APC platform, made the announcement in a statement he personally signed and shared …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has voiced concern over what it describes as the ruling All Progressives Congress’ (APC) unease ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite the party dominating Nigeria’s political landscape. The opposition party noted that the APC currently controls 31 states and controls about 90 percent of the members of the National Assembly, but still appears uncertain …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a viral report that claimed to reveal the cost of its expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections, describing the information as false and misleading. The report, released widely on Friday, said the party’s presidential hopefuls would be required to pay $200 million for nomination forms, while candidates seeking …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday approved a six-month term extension for the party’s Executive Caretaker Committees in Ekiti and Osun States. The decision, ratified by the National Convention Committee—the party’s highest body, aims to ensure administrative continuity and stability ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial cycle in the affected states. Moving the extension motion, Senator representing Kano North, Barau …

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from his post. The deputy governor’s media aide, Ibrahim Shuaibu, confirmed the news to journalists on Friday in Kano. But he is tight-lipped about what prompted his principal to leave the state government. READ ALSO: Like Tinubu, Kano Governor has given people seeking elective office a deadline to resign …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the party chairman, Fubara Dagogo, over alleged gross misconduct and anti-party activities. The suspension was announced by the leadership of Ward 4, New Layout, in Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State. The suspension letter dated March 16 was jointly signed by Party Chairman Richard Ibani Benstowe and Secretary Donald Jumbo. Reading the notice …