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  1. 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...
  2. 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"...
  3. 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...
  4. Peter Mbah Defends PDP Exit: "Not a Betrayal, But for the People"

    Nigeria Peter Mbah Defends PDP Exit: "Not a Betrayal, But for the People"

    The Digest: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has publicly defended his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dismissing accusations of betrayal, Mbah framed his decision as a necessary migration to a "stronger platform" that would better serve...
  5. 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...
  6. Mr Macaroni Slams APC: "A Party Filled With Most Corrupt People"

    Nigeria Mr Macaroni Slams APC: "A Party Filled With Most Corrupt People"

    The Digest: Content creator and activist Debo Adedayo, known as Mr Macaroni, has labeled the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a hub of corruption. This condemnation comes amid the ongoing national controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu's recent pardon granted to 175 convicted...
  7. [FULL LIST] The Three PDP Governors Who Defected to APC in 2025

    Nigeria [FULL LIST] The Three PDP Governors Who Defected to APC in 2025

    The Digest: Nigeria's political landscape has undergone a significant realignment as three sitting PDP governors have defected to the ruling APC this year, fundamentally altering opposition strength and raising questions about party viability ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: Enugu...
  8. Enugu Commissioners Join APC Ahead of Governor’s Planned Defection

    Nigeria Enugu Commissioners Join APC Ahead of Governor’s Planned Defection

    The Digest: Enugu State is witnessing a significant political realignment as key cabinet members defect to the All Progressives Congress ahead of Governor Peter Mbah’s expected move to the ruling party. Key Points: Three commissioners officially joined the APC in a ceremony on Monday The...
  9. Bala Mohammed Vows PDP Will Return to Power in 2027 Despite Defections

    Nigeria Bala Mohammed Vows PDP Will Return to Power in 2027 Despite Defections

    The Digest: The Bauchi State Governor asserted that despite the "coercive" tactics of the ruling APC, the PDP is quietly stabilizing its ranks and is poised to reclaim Aso Villa in the next general elections, banking on grassroots loyalty and its legacy of achievements. Key Points: Governor...
  10. PDP Accuses APC of Intimidating, Inducing Governors to Defect Ahead of 2027

    Nigeria PDP Accuses APC of Intimidating, Inducing Governors to Defect Ahead of 2027

    The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of using intimidation, harassment, and financial inducements to coerce its governors and lawmakers into defecting, stating that such moves will not determine the outcome of the 2027 elections. Key...
  11. APC Gains Ground as Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Set to Join Ruling Party

    Nigeria APC Gains Ground as Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Set to Join Ruling Party

    The Digest: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is set to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) next week, a move confirmed by the APC's national leadership during a swearing-in ceremony in Abuja. Key Points: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah...
  12. Kayode Ojo Disqualified from APC Ekiti Gubernatorial Primary

    Nigeria Kayode Ojo Disqualified from APC Ekiti Gubernatorial Primary

    The Digest: The All Progressives Congress has barred an aspirant from the race. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Engr Kayode Ojo was disqualified from the party's primary, clearing the path for Governor Abiodun Oyebanji and one other, shortly after Ojo's unsupported arrival at the party...
  13. Orji Kalu Declares Himself South-East's "Most Important Politician," Dismisses Peter Obi

    Nigeria Orji Kalu Declares Himself South-East's "Most Important Politician," Dismisses Peter Obi

    The Digest: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has staked a bold claim to political supremacy in the South-East, declaring himself the region's "most important politician" while dismissing comparisons with the Labour Party's Peter Obi. Key Points: The Abia North Senator refused to discuss Peter Obi on...
  14. Akpabio Mocks Opposition as "In Tatters" After Senator's Defection to APC

    Nigeria Akpabio Mocks Opposition as "In Tatters" After Senator's Defection to APC

    The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has openly mocked Nigeria's opposition parties, describing them as fractured and in disarray following the defection of Labour Party Senator Kelvin Chukwu to the ruling APC. Key Points: Senator Kelvin Chukwu defected from the Labour Party to the...
  15. Enugu Senator Kelvin Chukwu Defects from Labour Party to APC

    Nigeria Enugu Senator Kelvin Chukwu Defects from Labour Party to APC

    The Digest: Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu East, has defected from the opposition Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The move was announced at the Senate plenary and justified by the "collapse of internal democracy" within his former party Key Points...
  16. Pastor Tunde Bakare Reveals ‘Immense Pressure’ to Join ADC But Vows to Stay in APC

    Nigeria Pastor Tunde Bakare Reveals ‘Immense Pressure’ to Join ADC But Vows to Stay in APC

    The Digest: Pastor Tunde Bakare has disclosed he is facing intense pressure from prominent politicians to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. However, the cleric and former presidential aspirant firmly ruled out defecting, stating the...
  17. Senator Iyiola Omisore Declares Interest in Osun 2026 Governorship Race

    Nigeria Senator Iyiola Omisore Declares Interest in Osun 2026 Governorship Race

    The Digest: Former Osun State deputy governor Senator Iyiola Omisore has officially announced his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Announcing via his X handle on Saturday, Omisore framed his ambition as a "rescue...
  18. Atiku Accuses APC of Using Senior PDP Members to Destabilize Opposition

    Nigeria Atiku Accuses APC of Using Senior PDP Members to Destabilize Opposition

    The Digest: In a revealing assessment of the opposition's internal strife, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is actively collaborating with senior members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to weaken it. He framed the PDP's...
  19. Obi: Nigeria 'Greatly Diminished' Under APC's Leadership

    Nigeria Obi: Nigeria 'Greatly Diminished' Under APC's Leadership

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria has been "greatly diminished" under the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of incompetent and corrupt leadership. His critique framed the nation's journey as a descent from a promising start...
  20. Akpabio Claims More Opposition Governors Are Preparing to Join APC

    Nigeria Akpabio Claims More Opposition Governors Are Preparing to Join APC

    The Digest: In a statement signaling potential political realignments, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that several governors from opposition parties are preparing to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The claim, made during an event in Imo State, frames...
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