Ex-Ekiti Works Commissioner Defects from PDP to APC
Former Ekiti Commissioner for Works, Funmilayo Ogun, defects from PDP to APC, citing party's lost direction and backing Governor Oyebanji and President Tinubu ahead of 2027.
Former Ekiti Commissioner for Works, Funmilayo Ogun, defects from PDP to APC, citing party's lost direction and backing Governor Oyebanji and President Tinubu ahead of 2027.
Arc Aminu Dabo, former NPA MD, resigned from the APC on October 7, 2026, citing personal reasons and future plans, effective immediately.
President Tinubu inaugurated the APC Presidential Campaign Council for 2027 in Abuja on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as Vice President Shettima criticised Atiku and Peter Obi.
Two Accord leaders in Lagos urge Governor Adeleke to declare political loyalty after he was named coordinator for Tinubu's 2027 campaign, warning of risks to party candidates in Osun.
Abia APC chairman Chijioke Chukwu says President Tinubu deserves re-election in 2027, citing NELFUND, CNG buses, cash transfers, and fuel price reduction as key achievements.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke flew to Abuja for the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council inauguration, where he serves as Osun coordinator.
APC spokesperson Felix Morka dismissed reports of tension between party governors and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, citing Wike's inclusion in Tinubu's 2027 campaign council as proof of unity.
Kaduna APC says ex-Gov El-Rufai's policies caused its 2023 election loss to Atiku Abubakar. Now, with Gov Uba Sani's inclusive leadership, the party aims to deliver 2 million votes for Tinubu in 2027.
APC chieftain Bashir Ahmad urges President Tinubu to redeploy cabinet members to their home states for grassroots engagement ahead of 2027 elections.
Abia APC chairman Chijioke Chukwu has welcomed Benjamin Kalu's appointment as Deputy Director II, South, in the party's revised 2027 presidential campaign council for Tinubu's re-election bid.
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says internal party polls show President Tinubu ahead of rivals for the 2027 election, dismissing opposition threats.
David Chukwudifu, NDC Anambra chairman, says Peter Obi cannot win a ward in the state for 2027 if internal party divisions persist. He accused Obi of avoiding party executives since joining in May 2026.
A former APC leader from Kumbotso LGA in Kano State has defected to the NDC, received by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso at his residence on October 11, 2026, as the party gains momentum ahead of 2027.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has asked Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 race, citing his pledge to exit if Anambra liabilities were proven and his BBC claim of winning 2023.
Dr Sokonte Davies, a founding ADC member and ally of Rotimi Amaechi, resigns from the party and rejoins the APC, citing better opportunities to serve Rivers State and support Tinubu's re-election.
Former Peter Obi campaign council members launch Batified Obidients, backing President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, citing leadership and governance concerns.
Abia APC formally presents Dr Godswill Egbe as deputy governorship candidate alongside Chief Eric Opah for the 2027 election, following consultations and vetting.
Seven Zamfara lawmakers who resigned from APC are negotiating with PRP, NDC, and ADC, with PDP also reaching out, but no formal meeting yet.
At least 27 prominent APC figures from Yamaltu Deba LGA, Gombe, defected to the PDP, received by Dankwambo and Pantami, who pledged grassroots voter mobilisation for the 2027 elections.
Nine Zamfara lawmakers defected from PDP to APC, citing insecurity and welfare concerns, alleging suspension and denial of fair hearing. They claim APC leaders also blocked dialogue.
The APC Solidarity Group has petitioned the party's NWC to suspend former Benue chairman Austin Agada over alleged anti-party activities, including endorsing a PDP senator for 2027.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan endorsed 12 APC candidates for 2027 Bayelsa East elections, urging them to prioritise development and peace in the state.
Labour Party youth leaders mandate talks with APC and Tinubu support groups, citing neglect after 2023 elections, to assess a possible 2027 political alignment.
Hammed Ademola (PDP) and Adedapo Ojo (Accord) led over 3,000 supporters into Oyo APC on Friday, citing the party's strength ahead of 2027.
Prof. Isa Ali Pantami secured the PDP governorship ticket for Gombe State in a court-ordered rerun primary held on September 29, 2026, winning 2,054 votes out of 2,555 accredited members across all 114 wards.
ADC House of Assembly candidates from Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba, and Jigawa states defected to the APC in Abuja, backing President Tinubu's 2027 re-election.
NDC state chairmen across 10 states reject parallel campaign structures by the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, calling them illegal and insisting the party holds final authority before the 2027 elections.
Bashir Sa'idu, ex-Kaduna finance commissioner and El-Rufai loyalist, left the ADC for the APC, vowing to deliver Zazzau Emirate's 11 LGAs to Governor Uba Sani in 2027.
ADC chieftain Dele Momodu defends Nasir El-Rufai's appointment as Deputy Chairman of Atiku's campaign council despite detention, citing his political value.
Tonte Ibraye, the 2023 Rivers ADC governorship candidate, resigned on September 24, 2026, citing a leadership dispute and legal uncertainties that threaten the party's 2027 election plans.