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  1. Governor Mutfwang Reveals Pressure to Join APC, Vows to Remain in PDP

    Nigeria Governor Mutfwang Reveals Pressure to Join APC, Vows to Remain in PDP

    The Digest: Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has publicly disclosed facing significant pressure to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, during a public gathering in Jos, the governor affirmed that only "God and the people...
  2. Sule Lamido Vows to Sue PDP After Being Blocked from Buying Chairmanship Form

    Nigeria Sule Lamido Vows to Sue PDP After Being Blocked from Buying Chairmanship Form

    The Digest: Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has threatened to sue the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after being prevented from purchasing a nomination form for the National Chairmanship position. The incident occurred at the party’s Abuja secretariat on Monday, escalating internal...
  3. Over 10,000 PDP Members Defect to APC in Zamfara

    Nigeria Over 10,000 PDP Members Defect to APC in Zamfara

    The Digest: The political landscape in Zamfara State has shifted significantly with the defection of over 10,000 members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, represented by over 2,000 leaders from across the state's 14 local...
  4. "PDP Will Continue to Lose," Wike Insists, Citing Unresolved Party Issues

    Nigeria "PDP Will Continue to Lose," Wike Insists, Citing Unresolved Party Issues

    The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will continue to suffer electoral defeats unless it resolves its internal conflicts. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, Wike described the ongoing defections as...
  5. Akpabio Claims Nigeria’s Elections Have Improved Since PDP Left Power

    Nigeria Akpabio Claims Nigeria’s Elections Have Improved Since PDP Left Power

    The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that the nation's electoral process has seen "remarkable improvement" since the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) left power in 2015. According to Vanguard, the former PDP governor stated that elections during the PDP era were "plagued by...
  6. Senator Agom Jarigbe Defects to APC, Endorses Tinubu's Performance

    Nigeria Senator Agom Jarigbe Defects to APC, Endorses Tinubu's Performance

    The Digest: Cross River North Senator Agom Jarigbe has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to TheCable, the lawmaker was presented to President Bola Tinubu by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating his defection was...
  7. Northern PDP Stakeholders Endorse Kabiru Turaki for National Chairman

    Nigeria Northern PDP Stakeholders Endorse Kabiru Turaki for National Chairman

    The Digest: Northern stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have endorsed former Minister Kabiru Turaki as their consensus candidate for National Chairman. According to TheCable, the endorsement came during a meeting in Abuja attended by key northern governors, setting the stage...
  8. Federal High Court to Rule on Suit Against PDP Convention

    Nigeria Federal High Court to Rule on Suit Against PDP Convention

    A Federal High Court in Abuja will decide the fate of the PDP's national convention. The court fixed October 31 for judgment after hearing arguments from factions within the party, one seeking to halt the planned November gathering in Ibadan. Key Points: The suit was filed by three PDP...
  9. Benue Rep Ojema Ojotu Defects from PDP to Ruling APC

    Nigeria Benue Rep Ojema Ojotu Defects from PDP to Ruling APC

    The Digest: Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has announced the defection of Ojema Ojotu, member representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ojotu, who serves as...
  10. APC Set to Welcome Prominent PDP Defectors in Plateau, Including Gen. Sura and Sen. Gyang

    Nigeria APC Set to Welcome Prominent PDP Defectors in Plateau, Including Gen. Sura and Sen. Gyang

    The Digest: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State is preparing to formally receive several high-profile defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former Senator Istifanus Gyang and retired Brigadier-General John Sura. APC National Chairman Yilwatda Nentawe...
  11. Governor Adeleke Denies APC Defection Plans, Calls PDP Crisis "Family Affair"

    Nigeria Governor Adeleke Denies APC Defection Plans, Calls PDP Crisis "Family Affair"

    The Digest: Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has firmly denied speculation about defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), affirming his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite internal crises. Speaking after chairing the PDP convention's Accommodation...
  12. PDP Accuses Defecting Governors of Greed, Vows 2027 Reckoning

    Nigeria PDP Accuses Defecting Governors of Greed, Vows 2027 Reckoning

    The Digest: The People's Democratic Party has launched a fierce counter-offensive against the wave of defections by four of its governors, attributing their exits to "greed, avarice, and selfishness." Party officials insisted that it is the people, not governors, who make a party, and that...
  13. PDP Governors Defect to APC: Atiku, Zoning Blamed for Party's Historic Crisis

    Nigeria PDP Governors Defect to APC: Atiku, Zoning Blamed for Party's Historic Crisis

    The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party is confronting its most severe internal crisis following the defection of several key governors to the ruling APC. The departures have sparked debates over zoning, leadership, and the party’s future ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: Governor...
  14. Akpabio Declares PDP "Torn to Shreds," Warns Against Joining Party

    Nigeria Akpabio Declares PDP "Torn to Shreds," Warns Against Joining Party

    The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be "torn to shreds," stating that no "sane" person would consider joining the platform today. The remark was made during the Senate's screening of INEC Chairman nominee Joash Amupitan...
  15. Fayose Warns of Imminent PDP Collapse, Says Ticket Now "Like Tissue Paper"

    Nigeria Fayose Warns of Imminent PDP Collapse, Says Ticket Now "Like Tissue Paper"

    The Digest: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party's presidential and governorship tickets have become as worthless as "ordinary tissue paper." He issued a grave warning that three more PDP governors are preparing to defect, which could leave the...
  16. "You Created This Mess," Seriake Dickson Tells PDP Governors Joining APC

    Nigeria "You Created This Mess," Seriake Dickson Tells PDP Governors Joining APC

    The Digest: Senator Seriake Dickson has sharply criticized Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri and other defectors for abandoning the Peoples Democratic Party. The former governor accused them of fleeing the very crisis they orchestrated within the party, asserting that their actions undermine...
  17. The Final Eight: Full List of PDP Governors After Defections

    Nigeria The Final Eight: Full List of PDP Governors After Defections

    The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has been reduced to governing just eight states following the defection of Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu and Douye Diri of Bayelsa to the ruling All Progressives Congress. This exodus has profoundly weakened the main opposition party, leaving it...
  18. Wike Mocks Defecting Governors: "Those Who Criticised Me Are Now in APC"

    Nigeria Wike Mocks Defecting Governors: "Those Who Criticised Me Are Now in APC"

    The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the recent wave of PDP governors defecting to the ruling APC justifies his earlier support for President Bola Tinubu. He mocked former critics, stating they should now commend him for "doing a good job"...
  19. Ben Murray-Bruce Dumps PDP for APC, Endorses Tinubu’s Reforms

    Nigeria Ben Murray-Bruce Dumps PDP for APC, Endorses Tinubu’s Reforms

    The Digest: Former Senator and media entrepreneur Ben Murray-Bruce has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The founder of the Silverbird Group cited his conviction that President Bola Tinubu’s reform-driven administration is steering...
  20. PDP Loses Bayelsa as Governor Diri, 23 Lawmakers Defect to APC

    Nigeria PDP Loses Bayelsa as Governor Diri, 23 Lawmakers Defect to APC

    The Digest: Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, the governor defected alongside 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, signaling a massive consolidation of...
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