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Nigeria: 2027 - APC Forum Raises Concerns Over Primaries, Calls for Internal Reforms [Vanguard] The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum has expressed concerns over the conduct of the party's recently concluded primary elections and called for reforms aimed at strengthening internal democracy within the ruling party.

'10 Delta State House Of Assembly Members Set To Defect To APC' LAGOS FEBRUARY 12TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, says 10 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party in the Delta State House of Assembly are set to defect to the All Progressives Congress, signaling a significant power shift in the state’s political landscape. Omo-Agege, who was APC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, made the dislosure on Saturday while welcoming into the APC a two-term chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, Chief Itiako Ikpokpo (aka Malik). Addressing party members and political leaders during the event, which took place at Uro-Irri, Omo-Agege declared that the PDP’s dominance in Delta State was “rapidly crumbling.” “A major realignment in the power structure of the Delta State House of Assembly is looming as 10 lawmakers are set to dump PDP for APC,” Omo-Agege stated. He explained that with seven APC lawmakers already in the House, the defection of 10 PDP members would raise the APC’s numbers to 17, potentially shifting the House’s leadership in favor of the opposition. Omo-Agege attributed APC’s growing strength in Delta State to the economi…

Full List of APC Senatorial Primary Election Winners Across Nigeria The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded senatorial primaries in many states ahead of the 2027 general elections, with several political heavyweights clinching tickets while others suffered major defeats. Governors, former governors, serving senators and influential party leaders emerged victorious in fiercely contested primaries held nationwide. APC Senatorial Primary Winners State Senatorial District Winner Akwa Ibom North-West Godswill AkpabioBorno South Ali NdumeKano North Barau JibrinKogi Central Yahaya BelloKogi East Erico AmehDelta North Ifeanyi OkowaDelta Central Ede DafinoneDelta South Joel-Onowakpo ThomasEdo North Adams OshiomholeEdo South Omoregie Ogbeide-IhamaImo West Hope UzodimmaOgun East Dapo AbiodunAbia North Orji Uzor KaluEkiti Central Opeyemi BamideleKwara South Lola AshiruYobe South Ibrahim BomaiLagos West Oluranti AdebuleEdo Central Joseph Ikpea Several winners secured their tickets through direct primaries, while others emerged through consensus arrangements endorsed by party stakeholders. Major Defeated Aspirants The APC primaries also produced dramatic upsets involving top pol…

Nigeria: APC Primaries - Wave of Resignations Hits Bauchi APC Over ... A wave of resignations and growing discontent has hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State following the party's primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Many aspirants and their thousands of members have reportedly dumped the party over allegations of injustice, candidate imposition, and a lack of internal democracy. Several party stakeholders and aspirants across the state accused APC leadership of sidelining due process during the conduct of the primaries for governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly positions. Many aggrieved members alleged that no direct primaries were conducted in the state, insisting that candidates were merely handpicked through what they described as "Selection and imposition" rather than a democratic process. The crisis has triggered mass resignations across different levels of the party, with reports indicating that several local government chairmen may also announce their exit in the coming days. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines Controversy surrounding the primaries began even before the exercise concluded, as some aspirants o…

2027: Fear of one party state grips Nigerians as more opposition ... Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, anxiety is spreading among electorates, political observers and citizens. The ongoing wave of defections by governors, senators and other key politicians from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has triggered fears that Africa’s largest democracy may be drifting toward a one-party state. DAILY POST observed that in recent months, the nation’s political terrain has witnessed a dramatic shift. Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Douye Diri of Bayelsa State recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC, barely days apart. Their defection pushed the ruling party’s control to 25 of Nigeria’s 36 states, leaving the PDP with 8, the Labour Party, LP, All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA and New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, with one state each. This development has fueled growing concern that the ruling party under President Bola Tinubu may face little or no resistance in the 2027 polls. History repeating itself? For many Nigerians, what is happening today feels eerily familiar. In a bid to return the country to democracy, the Ab…

2027: APC tightens grip on Plateau as top politicians dump PDP, LP ... November 16, 2025 By Marie-Therese Nanlong Ahead of the 2027 general election, leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, gathered at the weekend in Jos, Plateau State, to formally receive new members who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; Labour Party, LP; PRP; and ADC. The APC described the mass defections as a significant step toward strengthening its political structure ahead of 2027. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, commended the turnout and noted that Plateau State continues to play an important role in national politics. He expressed optimism that the recent political realignments would contribute to greater stability in the State. Akpabio described the entry of former lawmakers, governorship candidates, and party leaders from other political parties into the APC as a welcome development that would broaden the party’s base. He also acknowledged the leadership of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, saying the party was encouraged by the unity displayed among local stakeholders. He reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to …

APC Primaries: Reps member challenges Ekiti result, urges party to ... June 29, 2026 By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Akinlayo, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strictly enforce the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, in resolving the dispute arising from the party’s primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II. Akinlayo, who represents Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency, made the call while addressing journalists in Abuja after submitting a petition to the APC National Chairman and the party’s National Assembly Appeal Committee challenging the outcome of the May 16 primary election. The lawmaker alleged that the aspirant declared winner of the primary, Mr. Kunle Ibrahim, was not qualified to contest because he allegedly remained a political appointee at the time of the election. According to him, Ibrahim was serving as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and continued to receive his salary until May 2026, after the conduct of the primary election. Akinlayo argued that Ibrahim’s participation vi…

Primaries: APC disowns purported list of successful candidates Primaries: APC disowns purported list of successful candidates By The Nigerian Observer June 28, 2026 Abuja: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned the purported official list of successful candidates from its recently-held primaries in circulation, describing it as fake and unauthorised. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the party had not released any official list of winners of its primaries. “The APC hereby informs the general public that it has not released the official list of successful candidates from its recently-conducted primaries,” he said. You May Have Missed Senator Oshiomhole Endorse Death Penalty for Kidnappers and Bandits COAS unveils new army doctrine, expands recruitment to intensify war against terrorism Kalu seeks UK support for Nigeria’s democratic reforms ahead of 2027 elections NSE lauds Okpebholo’s infrastructure drive Breaking Barriers With An Inclusive Governance Strategy Morka called on members, stakeholders and the general public to disregard any publication or report announcing the outcome of the primaries. According …

PDP Lawmakers Set To Defect To APC In Delta - Omo-Agege Senator Ovie Omo-Agege Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has revealed that 10 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Delta State House of Assembly are set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a major political shift in the state. Omo-Agege, who contested the 2023 Delta State governorship election under the APC, made this disclosure on Saturday while welcoming former Isoko South Local Government Chairman, Itiako Ikpokpo (aka Malik), into the APC at an event held in Uro-Irri, Delta State. Speaking to party faithful and political leaders, Omo-Agege declared that the PDP’s hold on Delta State politics was fast collapsing due to shifting allegiances. “A major realignment in the power structure of the Delta State House of Assembly is looming as 10 lawmakers are set to dump the PDP for the APC,” Omo-Agege announced. The former lawmaker explained that APC currently holds seven seats in the Delta Assembly, and with the defection of 10 PDP members, the opposition would secure a majority with 17 lawmakers. Omo-Agege attributed the growing influence of the APC in Delta to President B…

APC dismisses Aregbesola's claims, says ADC's ... The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress fired back at the former Osun governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, for saying the African Democratic Congress would take over Aso Rock and Lagos Government House in 2027. In a statement signed and released on Sunday by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC described Aregbesola’s remarks as “an empty boast” and accused him of turning against the party that made him. Aregbesola, who served as governor and minister of the interior as an APC member, declared on Saturday that his current party, ADC, will unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. He said this while unveiling a grassroots mobilisation strategy aimed at securing victories both at the federal level and in Lagos State. Oladejo criticised Aregbesola for slamming the party he had thrived in. “From Lagos Commissioner to Osun Governor and then Minister, Aregbe ate, dined, and thrived on the APC table. Today, in a desperate bid for relevance, he is busy setting fire to the same house that made him. That, dear Nigerians, is political suicide of the highest order,” he said. He warned that the former …

ADC Yet to Pick Kano Governorship Candidate, Party Loyalist Insists National State Share Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin ReddIt Email Print Telegram ADC ADC Yet to Pick Kano Governorship Candidate, Party Loyalist Insists POLITICS DIGEST — A fresh controversy has erupted within the Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a party stalwart, Adnan Mukhtar Tudun Wada, dismissed claims that the party leadership had imposed a governorship candidate ahead of the forthcoming elections. Reacting to a recent press conference by a group described as ADC stakeholders in Kano, Tudun Wada accused the organizers of spreading misinformation by alleging that the party leadership had endorsed a particular governorship aspirant. He maintained that the individual who purportedly acted as the party chairman no longer holds the position following a judgment of the Federal High Court, adding that the party was in the process of setting up a caretaker committee to oversee its affairs. According to him, the national leadership of the party is currently addressing issues relating to aspirants seeking various political offices across the country before making any final decisions…

ADC Kano reaffirms Ibrahim Khalil's governorship ticket, rejects ... Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link By Aisha Yusuf, Kano The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State has reaffirmed Malam Ibrahim Khalil as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, insisting that the outcome of the party’s primary election remains valid and binding. The party’s position was made known on Saturday during a press conference held at the Kano Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), where stakeholders accused some national figures within the party of attempting to undermine the mandate freely given to Khalil by party members. Addressing journalists, representatives of the Expanded State Interim Leadership Team (ESILT) and other party stakeholders said Ibrahim Khalil emerged winner of the ADC governorship primary election conducted on May 22, 2026, after polling 55,851 votes, defeating his closest rival who secured 4,000 votes. The stakeholders maintained that the exercise was transparent and democratic, stressing that the party’s Kano chapter would not accept any attempt to alter the outcome of the primary election. Read Also: APC Candidate Clinches …

Nigeria: Delta Ex-Speaker Quits APC As Crisis Rocks Ruling Party [Premium Times] Victor Ochei's resignation has deepened the defection rocking the APC in Delta State, coming days after former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege also dumped the ruling party.

Nigeria: 2027 - APC Candidates Urge Ondo Members to Accept Primary Results, Shun Protests [Leadership] Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 National Assembly elections in Ondo State have appealed to party members to accept the outcome of the party's primary elections and avoid protests, stressing that unity is essential to securing victory in the general elections.

2027: Tambuwal's Political Ally Joins APC in Sokoto Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Privacy Policy Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. News 2027: Tambuwal's Political Ally Joins APC in Sokoto News 2027: Tambuwal’s Political Ally Joins APC in Sokoto By: Tunde Omolehin, THEWILL Date: July 7, 2026 July 7 (THEWILL) — The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Mallam Sa’idu Umar has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The former PDP governorship flag bearer, who is also regarded as a close political ally of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, formally joined the APC during a meeting with the party’s leader in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja. His defection was disclosed by the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Senator Wamakko, Bashar Abubakar. Explaining his decision to leave the opposition, Umar said he was attracted by what he described as the quality of leadership provided by Senator Wamakko and the performance of Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration. According to him, the state …

APC replaces ex-Benue governor, 25 others on final INEC candidates' list Share The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dropped former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam, former House of Representatives member Gbenga Elegbeleye and 24 other National Assembly aspirants from its final list of candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The changes, approved by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), affected seven senatorial districts and 19 House of Representatives constituencies across Benue, Ondo, Kogi, Abia, Taraba, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna, and Ebonyi states. The revised list was transmitted to INEC in a joint letter signed by APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and National Secretary Ajibola Basiru. According to the party, the substitutions followed the recommendations of its Primary Election Appeal Committee after a review of petitions arising from the recently concluded primaries. “We write to formally forward the attached list of the party’s candidates for the affected senatorial and House of Representatives constituencies arising from the report of the Primary Election Appeal Committee,” the letter stated. It added that the Appeal Com…

Benue APC Primaries: Voters sack Senators, Reps over Benue APC Primaries: Voters sack Senators, Reps over poor performance By : Guardian Nigeria Date: 21 May 2026 9:38am WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover All Progressives Congress (APC) All Progressives Congress (APC) By Solomon Iorpev The outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly primary elections in Benue State has sent a clear message from the electorate: representation is no longer a lifetime entitlement, and political survival now depends on visible performance. When the dust settled across the three senatorial districts and 11 federal constituencies where the APC conducted its primaries, every sitting APC senator in Benue had been rejected by the people. In Benue North East (Zone A), former governor Gabriel Suswam polled 131,083 votes to defeat incumbent Senator Emmanuel Udende, who secured only 1,364 votes. It was not merely a defeat; it was a rejection. In Benue North West (Zone B), retired Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Benjamin Aber Terseer, husband of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Deaconess Deborah Aber, polled 93,412 votes to defeat incumbent Senator Titus Zam, who c…

Nigeria's ruling APC replaces 25 National Assembly candidates after ... Home News Nigeria’s ruling APC replaces 25 National Assembly candidates after Primary Election appeals News Politics Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to contest for Kogi Central Senatorial District WED JULY 01 2026-theGBJournal| Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has replaced 25 National Assembly candidates, including former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam, after an internal review of disputes arising from its primary elections, reshaping the party’s legislative ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. The revised list, submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), removes six senatorial candidates and 19 House of Representatives candidates who had initially won the party’s May 2026 primaries. The APC said the changes followed recommendations by its Primary Election Appeal Committee after it considered hundreds of petitions challenging the nomination process. The affected constituencies are located across Abia, Benue, Kogi, Taraba, Ebonyi, Ondo, Kaduna, Niger and Kwara states. In a letter to INEC signed by APC National…

2027: Tambuwal's political ally joins APC in Sokoto 2027: Tambuwal’s political ally joins APC in Sokoto By : Tunde Omolehin Date: 7 July 2026 1:59pm WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover APC flag APC flag The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Mallam Sa’idu Umar has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) . The former PDP governorship flag bearer, who is also regarded as a close political ally of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, formally joined the APC during a meeting with the party’s leader in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja. His defection was disclosed by the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Senator Wamakko, Bashar Abubakar. Explaining his decision to leave the opposition, Umar said he was attracted by what he described as the quality of leadership provided by Senator Wamakko and the performance of Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration. According to him, the state government’s investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and rural development convinced him that the APC offers the most viable platform for sustaining Sok…

Full List: APC Drops Suswam, Elegbeleye, 24 Others From Final NASS ... File Photo: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has removed former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, and former House of Representatives member, Gbenga Elegbeleye, from the party’s final list of National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. The party also replaced five other senatorial aspirants and 19 House of Representatives candidates following the outcome of its primary election appeal process. The affected constituencies span nine states – Kogi, Abia, Benue, Taraba, Ondo, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna and Ebonyi. According to a document obtained by The Nation , the revised list has been forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission. The list was transmitted through a joint letter signed by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru. The letter, titled “Forwarding of Approved List of Senatorial and House of Representatives Candidates,” said the changes followed recommendations by the party’s Primary Election Appeal Co…

Nigeria: Three Court-Sacked Plateau PDP Lawmakers Resurface On APC ... Their resurgence followed Governor Caleb Mutfwang-led defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that collapsed opposition ranks and re-ordered the state's political hierarchy ahead of the 2027 general elections Barely two years after the Court of Appeal voided their 2023 elections to the National Assembly, at least three Plateau politicians have obtained tickets to try again, this time, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Their resurgence followed Governor Caleb Mutfwang's defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which collapsed opposition ranks and reordered the state's political hierarchy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The comeback candidates were among lawmakers displaced by appellate judgements that faulted the PDP's internal structure during the 2023 nomination process. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines Instead of receding from relevance, the affected politicians regrouped, defected en bloc with the governor, and deployed that new alignment to clinch APC tickets at the expense of sitting lawmakers. Judicial reset that rewired Plateau pol…

ADC guber aspirant gives party two weeks to conduct fresh primaries Add as a preferred source Former Secretary to the Government of Katsina State and Gubernatorial Aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, stated that the consensus arrangement used by the party to select candidates is unjustifiable and should be rejected. Dr. Muhammad Inuwa urged the party leadership at both the state and national levels to review this process in the interest of fairness, justice, and adherence to due process. During a stakeholders’ meeting held along Mani Road in Katsina Metropolis, which was attended by hundreds of his supporters from all 34 local government areas of the state, Dr. Inuwa gave the party a two-week deadline to conduct credible primary elections for various elective positions. These include the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, and the governorship seat. He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to inform party members about the controversy surrounding the emergence of ADC candidates, stating, “We are not satisfied with the style of leadership being practised in Katsina and Nigeria, which is why we joined the …

Why APC's 2027 Victory Is Not Guaranteed Despite Presence Of 30 ... Home Latest Why APC’s 2027 Victory Is Not Guaranteed Despite Presence Of 30 Governors... Latest Politics Why APC’s 2027 Victory Is Not Guaranteed Despite Presence Of 30 Governors – Aregbesola By bugg January 27, 2026 0 0 Share Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Crisis Rocks Aregbesola Camp As Adeoti Quits Group Amid ADC Gov Tussle National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has dismissed the defection of governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He argued that the presence of governors in the party would not guarantee APC’s victory in the 2027 election. Speaking at the launch of a book written by the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, Aregbesola said that if previous elections were anything to go by, the assertion that the APC is sure of victory in 2027 is not true. He recalled that the situation in the South East and even the South West in the last election is a pointer that governors don’t guarantee election victory. Advertisements He said, “There is this assertion going around which is worrisome, because those of us who are democrats, they said…

Tambuwal's Ally, Ubandoma Joins APC | Naija News APC logo The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State and a close ally of former governor, Aminu Tambuwal, Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma , has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that Ubandoma, a stakeholder in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto, was received into the APC by the party’s leader in the state, Senator Aliyu Wamakko , at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Wamakko’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Bashar Abubakar. Ubandoma, who served as Commissioner for Finance and later Secretary to the Sokoto State Government under the Tambuwal administration, said he joined the APC because of Wamakko’s leadership qualities and the performance of Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration. He said the administration’s achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, rural development and other sectors convinced him that the APC remained the most credible platform for Sokoto’s continued development. Welcoming him into the party, Wamakko described the defection as a major boost t…

Nigeria: 6 Out of 7 - How APC Swept Ekiti Gov, 5 Bye-Elections, Lost Rivers to PDP [Vanguard] The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers states.

JUST IN: APC drops Suswam, Elegbeleye, 24 others from final INEC list Featured June 30, 2026 byJide Orintunsin, Abuja The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has removed former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and former House of Representatives member Gbenga Elegbeleye from the party’s final list of National Assembly candidates. The decision also saw the replacement of five other senatorial aspirants and 19 House of Representatives candidates. According to an official document obtained byour correspondent, the changes affected constituencies across nine states:Kogi, Abia, Benue, Taraba, Ondo, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna and Ebonyi. The revised list was formally transmitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through a joint letter signed by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru. The correspondence, titled“Forwarding of Approved List of Senatorial and House of Representatives Candidates,”stated that the changes were made following recommendations by the party’s internal dispute resolution mechanism after a comprehensive review of the nomination process. The de…

APC Primary: Group Lists Reasons Ex-Speaker Zailani Lost Kaduna Central ... From Hassan Taiye A group, Igabi Youths and Women Forum, has listed what it described as the reasons former Kaduna State House of Assembly Speaker, Yusuf Zailani, lost the All Progressives Congress senatorial ticket for Kaduna Central. In a statement issued in Kaduna on Saturday, the forum said Zailani’s strained relationship with party executives, stakeholders, and grassroots supporters contributed to his defeat in the recent APC primary. The statement, signed by Malam Mohammed Suleiman Igabi, accused the former speaker of refusing to recognise newly elected APC executives at the ward and Igabi Local Government levels after their inauguration. The group also said Zailani distanced himself from party activities and failed to participate actively in campaigns for recent bye-elections, including the Chikun/Kajuru House of Representatives contest and other state legislative elections. It further alleged that during the 2023 general elections, the former speaker failed to deliver Igabi Local Government for the APC, where the Peoples Democratic Party won. The forum claimed Zailani maintained poor relations with…

Nigeria: APC Primaries - Wave of Resignations Hits Bauchi APC Over Alleged Candidates Imposition [Leadership] A wave of resignations and growing discontent has hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State following the party's primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Many aspirants and their thousands of members have reportedly dumped the party over allegations of injustice, candidate imposition, and a lack of internal democracy.

BREAKING: Mass Defection Hits APC in Northern Nigeria as Senators ... News Politics Top Headlines BREAKING: Mass Defection Hits APC in Northern Nigeria as Senators, Lawmakers Resigned Party Over Primaries Leading the latest defections is the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba Umar, who announced his resignation from the APC and formally joined the PRP after withdrawing from the party’s governorship primary, which he said was marred by irregularities. By Jake Clifford On May 26, 2026 0 Share Advertisements A wave of political defections has rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State following the fallout of its 2026 primaries, as several lawmakers, former candidates, and party chieftains dumped the party over allegations of irregularities and lack of internal democracy. The development has seen prominent politicians, including Senators and members of the House of Representatives, resigning their membership of the APC and joining opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). Leading the latest defections is the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba Umar, who announced his resignation fr…

Nigeria: 2027 - APC Candidates Urge Ondo Members to Accept Primary Results, Shun Protests [Leadership] Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 National Assembly elections in Ondo State have appealed to party members to accept the outcome of the party's primary elections and avoid protests, stressing that unity is essential to securing victory in the general elections.

Yilwatda: APC is Nigeria's most accepted party - TheCable Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the ruling party remains the most widely accepted political platform in the country. Yilwatda spoke on Monday while receiving members of the APC press corps who paid him a condolence visit following the death of his mother. He also used the occasion to reflect on the APC’s performance in last Saturday’s bye-elections across the country. “We are learning from their criticism. Every criticism they give helps us to a better victory. So we are very sure that our party will succeed in no small measure,” he said. The APC chairman said the outcome of the bye-elections was proof of the party’s strength across all regions. “If you look at it, where the opposition leaders are, we defeated them in all those locations—from Kaduna to Kano to Adamawa to Taraba,” he said. “So, we just made it clear that our party is a leading party.” He said the APC is not only the ruling party but also the preferred political option for Nigerians. “We are also not just a ruling party, but we are the leading party and the preferred party in Nigeria. And preferred by N…

APC final candidates' list: Govs, heavyweight senators, APC final candidates’ list: Govs, heavyweight senators, others lose out 01 July 2026 5:19 am WAT By Fred Itua Follow Us on Google • Suswam, Elegbeleye, 5 other senatorial, 19 Reps candidates dropped From Fred Itua and Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The political landscape within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted dramatically following the confirmation that the party has issued nomination forms to candidates cleared to contest the 2027 general elections. This development, coming 24 hours after an exclusive report by Daily Sun first revealed that the party was secretly distributing forms to selected aspirants, indicates that the window for change has officially closed for aggrieved politicians. Meanwhile, the party has dropped former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, former Ondo State House of Representatives member, Gbenga Elegbeleye and five other senatorial candidates from the final lists of the party’s candidates forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Also dropped and replaced candidates are 19 House of Representatives candidates that emerged victorious in the May party’s primary electi…

APC Dismisses Aregbesola's Claims, Labels ADC's 2027 Ambition an "Empty ... APC Dismisses Aregbesola’s Claims, Labels ADC’s 2027 Ambition an “Empty Boast” person Pollyn Alex Sunday, September 14, 2025 0 share The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a scathing rebuttal to recent remarks made by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, regarding the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) prospects in the 2027 general elections. In a statement released by APC Lagos spokesperson Hon. Seye Oladejo, the party described Aregbesola’s assertion that the ADC would “take over Aso Rock and Lagos Government House” in 2027 as nothing more than an “empty boast” and a desperate attempt to remain politically relevant. “From Lagos Commissioner to Osun Governor and then Minister, Aregbe ate, dined, and thrived on the APC table. Today, in a desperate bid for relevance, he is busy setting fire to the same house that made him,” Oladejo stated. The APC emphasized that Aregbesola’s political trajectory—from a key figure in the ruling party to a defector leading a minor opposition platform—represents a self-inflicted decline. The par…

Victories, Disputes, Upsets In APC House Of Reps Primaries Advertisement The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday concluded its House of Representatives primaries in several states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Saturday’s exercise produced a mix of consensus candidates, high-profile victories, and controversies ranging from violence to allegations of candidate imposition and unlawful detention. The primaries, originally scheduled for Friday, were shifted to Saturday and formed part of the ruling party’s preparations for the next elections. While many constituencies produced clear winners, the exercise was overshadowed by disputes in states like Ondo, Ekiti, Katsina, and Niger. Advertisement READ ALSO: Amaewhule, Dekor, Other Wike Loyalists Win APC Reps Primaries In Rivers Ondo Appeal Process For Aggrieved Aspirants In Ondo State, the APC invited dissatisfied aspirants to submit their complaints to the party’s Primary Appeal Committee. Advertisement In a statement issued on Sunday, the State Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, said the committee would sit at the party secretariat along Olu Obasanjo Road in Akure to hear petitions from aggrieved House of Representatives aspirant…

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Senator Arise Rejects Ekiti APC Primary Result, Seeks Tinubu Senator Arise rejects Ekiti APC primary result, seeks Tinubu’s intervention June 14, 2026 2:56 pm A former senator who represented Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayodele Arise, By Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis Kindly share this story: A former senator who represented Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayodele Arise, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary in Ekiti North, describing the exercise as a sham that casts aspersions on democratic principles. Arise, an APC chieftain and one of the aspirants in the primary election, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. The APC committee that conducted the primary had declared the incumbent senator representing Ekiti North, Cyril Fasuyi, as the winner of the exercise. However, Arise and other aspirants, including Dipo Bamisaye and Dare Owolabi, rejected the outcome, alleging that the process was manipulated and fraudulent. Speaking on the disputed primary, Arise said the ruling party was yet to overcome challenges associated with internal democracy. He said, “When we talk abo…

Nigeria: 2027 - APC Forum Raises Concerns Over Primaries, Calls for Internal Reforms [Vanguard] The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum has expressed concerns over the conduct of the party's recently concluded primary elections and called for reforms aimed at strengthening internal democracy within the ruling party.

APC primary crisis deepens in Ekiti North as Arise, Fasuyi clash over ... Controversy has continued to trail the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primary election in Ekiti North Senatorial District as former senator, Ayodele Arise; Dare Owolabi; and the incumbent lawmaker, Cyril Fasuyi, exchanged tirades over the outcome of the exercise. While Senator Arise and Owolabi rejected the result announced by the APC Senatorial Primary Election Committee, alleging manipulation and falsification of figures, Senator Fasuyi dismissed the claims and urged the former lawmaker to accept the outcome in good faith. The APC committee had declared Fasuyi winner of the primary with 14,179 votes, while Arise polled 4,868 votes. Other aspirants, Dipo Bamisaye and Dare Owolabi, secured 3,694 and 2,836 votes respectively. Addressing journalists separately on Tuesday, Senator Arise and Owolabi insisted that they won the shadow poll based on results collated from 33 wards where the voting exercise was completed. Senator Arise claimed that results from 33 wards showed that he scored 8,687 votes against Fasuyi’s 7,755 votes before the process was allegedly disrupted in several areas. According to …

Nigeria: APC Governorship Primaries - How 23 Candidates Emerge As Fubara Withdraws, Pantami Protests [Premium Times] All sitting APC governors secured their party's tickets for a second term, except Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who pulled out of the exercise before it commenced, citing the interests of peace, stability, and unity in the state.

APC Primaries in Benue: Outrage Over Alleged Rigging ‘Results were allocated’: How APC primaries sparked outrage in Benue May 21, 2026 6:03 am File photo: National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. By John Charles Kindly share this story: The National Assembly primary election conducted by the ruling APC in Benue State has left the party more divided, with allegations of electoral manipulation, candidate imposition and internal betrayal threatening ongoing reconciliation efforts ahead of the general elections. JOHN CHARLES examines the controversy surrounding the exercise and its implications for the party’s future in the state The National Assembly primary election conducted by the ruling All Progressives Congress in Benue State may have come and gone, but its outcome has further deepened divisions within the party. There had been indications that peace was still elusive in the party despite the well-attended reconciliation meeting held in Makurdi a few weeks ago. At the end of the meeting, the feuding camps emerged with differing interpretations of the resolutions reached. While the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator…

'Results were allocated': How APC primaries sparked outrage in Benue Benue Gov Hyacinth Alia and SGF, Sen George Akume Benue Gov Hyacinth Alia and SGF, Sen George Akume The National Assembly primary election conducted by the ruling APC in Benue State has left the party more divided, with allegations of electoral manipulation, candidate imposition and internal betrayal threatening ongoing reconciliation efforts ahead of the general elections. JOHN CHARLES examines the controversy surrounding the exercise and its implications for the party’s future in the state. The National Assembly primary election conducted by the ruling All Progressives Congress in Benue State may have come and gone, but its outcome has further deepened divisions within the party. There had been indications that peace was still elusive in the party despite the well-attended reconciliation meeting held in Makurdi a few weeks ago. At the end of the meeting, the feuding camps emerged with differing interpretations of the resolutions reached. While the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, maintained that President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the Benue APC crisis was to grant…

ANALYSIS: Post-defections, opposition parties in disarray - could ... SHARE Recent political developments in Nigeria have drawn attention to a growing pattern of defections involving elected officials and party members across different levels of governance. Between 2023 and 2026, several politicians moved from opposition platforms to the ruling All Progressives Congress, raising concerns about the balance of political power. The trend has affected major opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, both of which have experienced internal challenges in recent years. Data from political observers indicate that the ruling party currently holds a majority of state governments, strengthening its influence across the federation. In contrast, opposition parties now control fewer states, reflecting a shift in political alignment among key actors. The movement of politicians between parties is not new in Nigeria ’s political history, but the current scale has attracted increased scrutiny. Analysts link these defections to a mix of factors, including political survival, access to resources, and alignment with federal authority. Nigeria operates a multi-…

Aregbesola criticises APC, vows ADC victory in 2027 Home Politicians Aregbesola criticises APC, vows ADC victory in 2027 Politicians Elections Political Parties Aregbesola criticises APC, vows ADC victory in 2027 By Chika Chuka November 27, 2025 0 169 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Rauf Aregbesola criticises APC’s governance, pledges ADC victory in 2027, citing failures in economy, security, and leadership. Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, in Osogbo, Osun State on 26 November 2025, criticised the Federal Government led by the All Progressives Congress, accusing it of underperformance in the economy, security and other key sectors. Also read: ADC Kebbi Raises Urgent Alarm Over Insecurity Surge Speaking during the unveiling of the ADC in the state capital, the former Osun State governor predicted the end of APC’s reign in the next general election. Addressing a large crowd of supporters, Rauf Aregbesola urged Nigerians to reject the ruling party in 2027. Speaking in Yoruba, he said, “Those in government now tried their best, but God is not with them because they didn’t start with God. They are selfish. They started with the word ’emi…

2023 PDP governorship candidate Ubandoma joins APC 2023 PDP governorship candidate Ubandoma joins APC 07 July 2026 9:57 am WAT By danivert Follow Us on Google From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mallam Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The former PDP governorship flag bearer, who is also regarded as a close political ally of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, formally joined the APC during a meeting with the party’s leader in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja. His defection was disclosed to Newsmen Tuesday by the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Senator Wamakko, Bashar Abubakar. Explaining his decision to leave the opposition, Ubandoma said he was attracted by what he described as the quality of leadership provided by Senator Wamakko and the performance of Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration. According to him, the state government’s investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and rural development convinced him that the APC offers the most viable platform for sustaining Sokoto’s d…

UPDATED: Defection hit ADC as leadership crisis persists UPDATED: Defection hit ADC as leadership crisis persists By Ese Amadasun May 3, 2026 … Obi, Kwankwaso Meet NDC Leaders ABUJA — The crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deepened on Sunday as former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Senator Musa Kwankwaso, moved closer to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after arriving at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja and holding talks with its leaders. Obi and Kwankwaso, both former presidential candidates, were received by cheering supporters as they arrived at the NDC secretariat for a closed-door meeting with party leaders led by former Bayelsa State governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, who is the National Leader of the NDC. You May Have Missed Ekiti 2026: Yiaga Africa okays election results, raises concern over alleged vote buying Father’s Day: Edo Deputy Governor Charges Men on Responsible Parenting Police condemn Kaduna mob killing, arrest suspects ADC candidate rejects Ekiti governorship election results Ekiti Police warn against planned protest by transport unions Their appearance at the NDC secretariat came amid mount…

Primaries Fallout: Defections, Minority Leadership Fight Rocks Reps As ... The aftermath of the primaries, especially that of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has triggered another wave of defections in the House of Representatives. LEADERSHIP Sunday reports that no fewer than 54 serving members of the National Assembly lost their tickets seeking re-election during the APC primaries. Consequently, 17 members of the House of Representatives resigned from their current political parties. They joined new ones when the House resumed plenary after about one month’s recess in the wake of the primaries. They include the Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, who formally resigned from his position and dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC. Chinda, who represents the Obio/Akpor federal constituency of Rivers State, has emerged as the APC governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. Other defectors are Hons Alex Egbona (Cross River), who defected from APC to PDP, Esosa Iyawe (Edo), who joined Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after losing the party primary for the House of Representatives seat on the platform of the APC and Jonathan Gaza Gbewfi, who…

APC Primary: Group Lists Reasons Ex-Speaker Zailani Lost Kaduna Central ... Politics Today By Abdullateef Bambgose A group, Igabi Youths and Women Forum, has listed what it described as the reasons former Kaduna State House of Assembly Speaker, Yusuf Zailani, lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Kaduna Central. In a statement issued in Kaduna on Saturday, the forum said Zailani’s strained relationship with party executives, stakeholders and grassroots supporters contributed to his defeat in the recent APC primary. The statement, signed by Malam Mohammed Suleiman Igabi, accused the former speaker of refusing to recognise newly elected APC executives at the ward and Igabi Local Government levels after their inauguration. The group also alleged that Zailani distanced himself from party activities and failed to participate actively in campaigns for recent bye-elections, including the Chikun/Kajuru House of Representatives contest and other state legislative elections. It further claimed that during the 2023 general elections, the former speaker failed to deliver Igabi Local Government for the APC, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the area. According …

Nigeria's opposition landscape fragments ahead of 2027 elections Share As Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections, major opposition parties — specifically the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Party (ADC), Accord and the Labour Party (LP) — are grappling with significant fractures and internal crises. These divisions, characterised by leadership battles, mass defections and ideological ambiguity, have created a fragmented political landscape. ​Political analysts believe the opposition may risk not fielding candidates ahead of the 2027 general election, especially the presidential poll. Key causes of these fractures include intense power struggles and leadership tussles. ​Factionalisation, leadership tussles cripple PDP, LP ​The PDP is plagued by unresolved factionalism, with competing interests within the National Working Committee (NWC) and among governors, notably between camps associated with former leaders and current stakeholders. Accusations of “double agents” within the party, who are allegedly acting in the interest of the ruling party, have eroded trust among members. ​Labour Party (LP) factionalisation is also acute, with the party divided betwee…

APC Upturns Senate, Reps Primary Results in Benue, Drops Gov Alia's ... Home News APC Upturns Senate, Reps Primary Results in Benue, Drops Gov Alia's Loyalists... News Politics APC Upturns Senate, Reps Primary Results in Benue, Drops Gov Alia’s Loyalists for SGF Akume Candidates. By Editor June 29, 2026 0 115 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp From Attah Ede,  Makurdi The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has upturned some of the results of the Senate and House of Representatives primaries held in various senatorial zones and federal constituencies in Benue State. In the latest results, those who lost out in the National Working Committee final decision were those who won  earlier as the party’s candidates during the primaries held in the three senatorial districts and eleven federal constituencies in the State. In the review of the results by the national secretariat of the party, two senatorial and five  house of representatives candidates loyal to Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia who were declared winners during the primaries lost their tickets to the NWC’s preferred candidates backed by Secretary to the Government of th…