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Rivers: 2 Senators, 6 State Lawmakers Join APC

Two senators and six state lawmakers from Rivers have defected to the APC, citing PDP crises. The party's secretary predicts more defections as the South-South now has all APC governors.

APC Predicts More Defections, Courts Rivers Voters

APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru forecasts further political defections to the ruling party. He urges Rivers State voters to support APC to consolidate development, following the defection of Governor Fubara, two senators, and six lawmakers.

Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC in Major Blow

The Peoples Democratic Party suffers a major setback as six federal lawmakers from Rivers State defect to the APC, strengthening the ruling party's grip on the strategic state. Read the full details.

Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC

A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.

Four Rivers Reps defect to APC, dump PDP and LP

Four federal lawmakers from Rivers State have switched allegiance to the APC, citing internal party crises. This move follows Governor Siminalayi Fubara's high-profile defection. Read the full details of this major political realignment.

Ex-PDP Spokesman Ologbondiyan Resigns from Party

Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has formally resigned, deepening the party's crisis in 2025. Read the full story on the wave of defections shaking Nigerian politics ahead of 2027.

ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.

LP Still Party to Beat in 2027 - Onyemais

Labour Party chieftain Onyemais declares LP remains strong despite defections, predicts stronger performance in 2027 elections. Read exclusive insights on party's future.

Okorie Calls for Igbo Political Unity in 2027

Chief Chekwas Okorie urges the Igbo nation to deploy its democratic strength in the 2027 elections to reverse marginalisation and redesign Nigeria's political map through unity.

APC Risks Implosion from Defections - Ndume

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume warns APC faces internal collapse from opposition defections. Learn how the ruling party's rapid expansion threatens its stability.

Governor Sule: APC is Nigeria's Noah's Ark

Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule declares APC as Nigeria's political Noah's Ark, crediting Tinubu's reforms for attracting opposition defectors ahead of elections.

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