Defection Drama: Gov Eno declares ‘It’s time to move’; Akwa Ibomites shout ‘No!’
In a dramatic turn of events during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State announced his intention to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)—but was met with resounding opposition from the crowd.
2027: Tinubu’s endorsements fake, not what Nigerians want — Atiku, PDP
FORMER Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, dismissed recent endorsements for President Bola Tinubu by governors and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, calling them a sign of panic and desperation.
Tinubu at Midterm: Who are the people govt is satisfying?
Politicians and promises are two Siamese twins which can never be separated; and which almost invariably bring distress to the citizenry. Oftentimes, outlandish pronouncements are deliberately made, which even they know cannot possibly be true, in order to gather the votes for victory at the next election.
APC a creation of anger, bitterness; has never been serious – Lamido
“APC proponents were only parochial scavengers, who see politics as a huge enterprise”
2027: I’m expecting more defections to APC — Tinubu
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said he is expecting more members of opposition political parties to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, before the 2027 general elections, just as the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, and the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party adopted him as the sole candidate.
2027: I’m expecting more defection to APC – Tinubu
—Describes VP Shettima as member of the Think tank team — Promises next two months will be great By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Thursday said he was expecting more members of the opposition political parties to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, before the 2027 election. The President also said […]
APC governors adopt Tinubu as sole candidate for 2027 presidential poll
“APC governors are hereby charged to market FG’s policies, occupy the political space in their domains, and take responsibility for winning all 2027 elections in their states”
2027: Anti-Tinubu coalition adopts ADC as platform — Sources
THE former Vice Chairman of the former All Progressives Congress, APC, (Northwest), Dr. Lukman Salihu Mohammed, has been appointed to head the secretariat of a newly formed anti-Tinubu coalition.
Why more people are defecting to APC — Party chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Uzoma Ikeuka, has claimed that the wave of defections to the APC in the state is due to Governor Alex Otti’s alleged lack of transparency in governance.
How ambitions, fear of anti-graft clampdown are driving defections to APC — Sources
“Nobody is defecting because his friend is on the other side. Politicians will defect because of what they can get”
APC has a hand in PDP crisis – Udenwa
‘APC is exploiting the situation and using certain people within our fold. At the same time, APC can hardly be a destination for the South-East caucus”
Defections can’t be avoided in Nigerian politics – APC Chieftain
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Malam Abubakar Abdullahi, has said that there is no way defections can be avoided in Nigerian politics.
Defection: Mutu leads mass registration of new APC members in Delta community
Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, representing Patani/Bomadi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has led a mass registration of new All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Akugbene Wards 7, 8, and 9 of Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State.
2027: Only a united opposition can defeat APC – Okonkwo
He described the endorsement as an unrepresentative gathering of political elites, disconnected from the real needs of the over 60 million people in the Northwest.
Enugu LP Rep, Umeha, defects to APC — Says ruling party protects Igbo interests better
Hon. Sunday Umeha, the representative of Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency of Enugu State in the House of Representatives, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
‘APC summit will unite party leaders for 2027’
A support group within the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, the Progressive Voters’ Forum PVF has commended President Bola Tinubu and Dr Abdullahi Ganduje-led National Working Committee NWC for the initiative to hold the first-ever APC National Summit, saying it will provide an avenue to unite party leaders ahead of the 2027 general election.
