Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye formally launched his Republican Patriots party on Saturday, breaking from Pastef and Prime Minister Ousmane SonkoThe split between the two leaders deepened after Faye dismissed Sonko as prime minister earlier in 2026, though Sonko's party kept its parliamentary majoritySenega…

…a strong footing in Atakunmosa East and Atakunmosa West local governments following the defection of the lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sanya Omirin. Despite the PDP’s unity in 2022, the APC defeated Adeleke in Atakunmosa East by 457 votes, while Adeleke won Atak…

…He has described the probe as politically motivated and a witch-hunt, linked to his defection from APC to ADC and past feud with EFCC leadership over the Salami panel. Can you believe that this fella was once warming up to run for the office of governor of Kebbi State? That’s what they often do. They steal black-and-bl…

…breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.No formal announcement of a defection was made following the meeting.See

…including former commissioners and sitting lawmakers, are finalising plans for a mass defection from the ruling partyThe aggrieved group spans all 25 local government areas and includes allies of both Governor Bago and ex-Governor Abubakar Sani BelloA former senior aide to ex-Governor Bello has urged President Tinubu a…

…our new search feature at Legit.ng! Kano - Hon. Fahad Dankabo has welcomed Sadeeq Garo's defection back to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the development as a reflection of genuine commitment to Kano's future rather than mere political calculation.Dankabo shared his position in a message published on h…

…established Umahi as a politician who understood power, organisation and survival. His defection from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC, was another controversial turn. Before then, he had complained about the marginalisation of the Southeast and challenged the PDP to zone its presidential ticket to the reg…

…book 'Made in Aba ’, which was launched in Abuja.NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from anti-defection oath Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) excluded its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from a newly introduced anti-defection oath requirement…

…(formerly the Iyiola Omisore Campaign Organisation). The post Omisore is staying in APC, defections have nothing to do with him — Famurewa appeared first on Tribune Online.

…and Coordinator of the Labour Movement in Ebonyi, Mr Igiri Innocent, announced their defection during a meeting at the APC State Secretariat in Abakaliki on Wednesday. They were received by the APC State Chairman, Okoro Emegha. Emegha described the defection as a major boost for the ruling party, adding that the new me…

…the party remains united and firmly established in the area. He described the reported defections as false and alleged that they were orchestrated by the Kwankwasiyya movement to divert attention from what he called its "internal leadership crisis." "Soja urged the Kwankwasiyya movement to focus on resolving its intern…

…Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party in Jigawa State. Abba announced his defection on Saturday at a rally in Bamaina, the hometown of a PDP chieftain and former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, where he was received by party leaders and supporters. The former police chief said he joined the PDP to pursue his…

…comes as opposition leaders intensify talks and political realignments following recent defections and coalition negotiations involving key figures across several parties ahead of the 2027 elections.

…on the platforms of rival parties. Ironically, many lawmakers who supported the anti-defection amendment became victims of the same provision after losing their return tickets during the APC primaries, leaving them with few political options ahead of the 2027 polls. Across the country, the APC's review produced varying…

…it was Kwankwaso and I asked why, they said we are in talks with him for his possible defections to our party”. According to him, after days without any sign of Kwankwaso defecting to the PRP, it became apparent that he may have been engaged in a mischievous mission against the party, as one cannot belong to another pa…

…the APC candidate for the 2026 poll. In fact, Tribune Online reports that following his defection to the APC in January 2026, Oni and his wife, Olukemi, joined Oyebanji on his official campaign tours. Segun Oni's backing was part of an unprecedented alignment where all living former civilian governors of Ekiti State, i…

…most powerful voice in Ekiti, publicly endorsed Oyebanji. Political analysts say that defection has significantly deflated the PDP's prospects. Oluyede's running mate, Deji Ogunsakin, is expected to shore up support in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital and highest-turnout zone. The other candidates Eight other candidates co…