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- Former Governor Osunbor Positions ADC as Only Credible 2027 Challenge Amid Allegations of APC Interference
Published: May 2, 2026
Section: Africa
Ex-Governor Oserheimen Osunbor has declared the African Democratic Congress the most viable platform to reset Nigeria’s leadership recruitment process ahead of the 2027 elections....
- Nigeria Democratic Congress Positions as Litigation Free Alternative Ahead of 2027 General Elections
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has declared itself an uncompromised platform for voters seeking an alternative to established political parties. National Vice Chairman Chief Teddy...
- Senator Orji Kalu Defends INEC Independence and Predicts Tinubu Victory as Opposition Alleges Ruling Party Interference
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress are manipulating the Independent National Electoral Commission. Speaki...
- PDP South-West Chair Expresses Optimism for 2027 Despite Deepening Leadership Factionalism
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
Kamorudeen Ajisafe, the South-West Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed rumors of the party's decline, asserting that current internal crises will be resol...
- Jigawa Government Dismisses Mass Defection Claims, Citing Governor Namadi’s 12-Point Agenda as Key to APC Dominance
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
The Jigawa State Government has debunked reports of a mass exodus from the APC, asserting that Governor Umar Namadi’s inclusive leadership has instead triggered a wave of defection...
- Ruling APC Consolidates Power in Kebbi State as Internal Disarray Cripples Primary Opposition Factions
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Africa
The All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State is poised to capitalize on deepening leadership crises within the PDP and ADC. Following high-profile defections of all three oppositio...
- Mark Carney Inches Toward Parliamentary Majority Following High-Profile Defection of Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Politics
Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu has defected from the Conservative Party to join the Liberal caucus, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to 171 seats, just one shy of a House...
- Peter Obi Calls for Opposition Unity as Rabiu Kwankwaso Defects to ADC in Major 2027 Political Realignment
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Labour Party leader Peter Obi has reacted to the defection of former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Following a high-profile visit to...
- Nine Senators Join African Democratic Congress as Legal Expert Questions Party Readiness for 2027 Presidential Contest
Published: Mar 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Legal practitioner Binzak Azeez has expressed skepticism regarding the African Democratic Congress’s ability to challenge for the presidency despite a massive wave of high profile...
- The Illusion of Unanimity as APC Convention Solidifies Tinubu’s Grip Amidst a Fragmented and Strategic Political Opposition
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a wave of endorsements during the ongoing APC convention, signaling a potential shift toward a one-party system as rival governors defect to...
- Lagos APC Mocks Internal Collapse of Opposition As Governor Seyi Makinde Faces Prospect of Leading One Man Forum
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Africa
The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has issued a scathing critique of the Peoples Democratic Party, claiming the opposition is imploding due to a leadership vacuum. Spokes...
- Twenty-one Federal Lawmakers Resign From Parties as Massive Defection Wave Hits Nigeria’s National Assembly
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Section: Africa
A significant political shift occurred on Thursday as nine Senators and twelve members of the House of Representatives officially resigned from their respective political parties....