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• Niger South Senator Peter Jiya Defects to APC, Citing "Irreconcilable Divisions" within PDP

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Senator Peter Jiya, representing Niger South, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter read by Senat...

• Senator Peter Jiya Defects to APC, Ending PDP’s Presence in Niger State’s Senate Representation

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Senator Peter Jiya, the sole Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representative from Niger State in the upper chamber, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ci...

• Senator Peter Jiya Defects from PDP to APC, Citing "Irreconcilable Divisions" as Opposition Strength Hits Record Low in Upper Chamber

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Senator Peter Jiya, representing Niger South Senatorial District, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Announced...