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‘No Governor Daring Enough To Join Our Coalition’, ADC Blames FG Intimidation

THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that intimidation from the Federal Government is preventing sitting governors from joining its growing political coalition.

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One Month After Eno’s Defection, Lavish Car Gifts, Unpaid Salaries, Workers Strike

PRESSURE is mounting in Akwa Ibom State as public sector workers, including university lecturers, teachers, and civil servants, have embarked on a strike.

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‘It’s All Tissue Of Lies’, Ekiti Governor Refutes ADC Defection Rumours

EKITI State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday dismissed a report claiming he, alongside some leaders and office holders in the state, were being.

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Coalition: ‘It’s Entirely False,’ Borno Governor Dismisses Defection Rumour

BORNO State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has dismissed speculation in some sections of the media that he would lead five other governors in defecting.

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‘I Remain In PDP,’ Osun Governor, Adeleke Dismisses Defection Rumours

OSUN State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed rumours suggesting his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting he remains a loyal member.

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Seven Akwa Ibom Reps Dump PDP, YPP For APC Over ‘Unresolved’ Crisis

SEVEN members of the House of Representatives from Akwa Ibom State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Young Progressive Party.

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‘It’s A Baseless Report By Faceless Individuals’, Damagum Denies APC Defection Rumours

ACTING National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Ilyas Umar Damagum, has refuted reports he is plotting to join the ruling.

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We Will Not Defect With Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom Councillors Insists

AS the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno concludes plans to defect to the APC, local government councilors say they will not join.

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Three Katsina Reps Dump PDP For APC, Blame ‘Chronic Crisis’

THREE members of the House of Representatives from Katsina State on Thursday announced their defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to.

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‘Kano Vital To Any Political Formation’, El-Rufai Says As He Visits Emir Sanusi

NASIR el-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna state, says, “Kano is critical of any serious political formation because of its consistently high voter.

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Why We Defected To APC In Delta, Ex-Atiku’s Running Mate, Okowa Opens Up

FORMER Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has explained why he and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori joined the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic.

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FULL LIST: Seven Sitting Governors Who Defected From PDP To APC

DELTA Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday, April 23, officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Over.

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Finally, Zamfara Governor Speaks On Reported Defection To APC

GOVERNOR Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has finally debunked rumors suggesting he plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a.

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CPC Bloc Rules Out Defection, Pledges Loyalty To Tinubu

SOME members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have ruled out the possibility of.

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El-Rufai’s Defection: Political Chess Move Or Genuine Frustration? – By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah

ON Monday, former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai dropped a political bombshell by announcing his defection from the All Progressive Congress (APC).

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‘Inordinate Ambition’ Fuelled El-Rufai’s Defection To SDP – Presidency

THE Presidency has downplayed the defection of former Kaduna Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social.

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Lagos Assembly Crisis: 27 Lawmakers Deny Defection To Labour Party

TWENTY-SEVEN members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday, February 19, dismissed rumours suggesting that they have left the All Progressives.

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PDP Hit By Another Defection As Kebbi Lawmaker Joins APC

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost another lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Salisu Koko, member of the House of.

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South Africa’s Radical Opposition Rocked By High-Profile Defections

SOUTH Africa’s radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another high-profile member defected to.

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Political Earthquake In Kano: Councillors, Supporters Dump APC For NNPP

THE New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), under the leadership of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, is gaining further momentum in Kano as the 2027.

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