…Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Hon. Hayatu Tafida Aminu, has dismissed the defection of the party’s former state chairman, Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that he had abandoned the PDP about nine months ago. Goronyo, in a resignation letter dated August 30, 2026…

…Osun Central Senatorial District, who announced his departure from the APC and his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July 2026.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!DUBAWA also reviewed the official social media accounts of the APC, the Nigerian Senate and Akp…

…Edu Constituency and Olusola Odetundun of Irepodun Constituency, vacant following their defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The development followed a letter from the APC State Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, addressed to the Speaker of the House, Salihu Yaku…

Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, a prominent PDP chieftain and ally of FCT minister Nyesom Wike, died on Monday, August 31, 2026The Orbih family released a formal statement announcing his passing and asking for prayers during the mourning periodOrbih is survived by his wife, two daughters, and other members of his extended fami…

…Maigida, as false and mischievous. In a rejoinder issued on Thursday, Kalli said no such defection took place in the state and challenged those behind the report to provide evidence of the alleged event. “No such event took place in Yobe. Had it occurred, those behind this propaganda would not have hesitated to back it…

…another major boost in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State following the defection of over 1,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, All Progressives Congress, APC, African Democratic Congress, ADC, and other political parties. The latest mass defection took place in Orokam District on Wednesday and…

…of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara Central Senatorial District have dismissed the defection of Senator Saliu Mustapha from the ruling party. They declared their continued support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly and APC governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi-Sali…

…brandOkwuosa pointed to three factors that shaped the result. First, incumbency and the defection strategy worked together. Adeleke's name recognition as a serving governor proved more powerful than his party affiliation, suggesting that in Osun's political environment, the individual still outweighs the platform. Duri…

…for being driven more by personality attacks, ethnic and religious mobilisation, defections and political calculations than by sustained debates on competing policies and programmes. For instance, last week’s governorship election in Osun State wasn’t an exception, as no fewer than 40 people were reportedly killed in t…

Former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe Central, Danjuma Goje, has denied defecting from the All Progressives Congress, despite the omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. Goje, who has represented Gombe Centra…

…bid through the Rainbow CoalitionMustapha, who dumped the APC for the PDP, said his defection was a collective decision by several Kwara political groups with grievances against the governorThe senator confirmed the group's political battle is directly against Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over the APC governor…

…my purpose and my commitment to the people remain unchanged,” he said. Mustapha’s defection had been widely expected following growing tensions within the Kwara APC. He had reportedly been considering the move after losing the party’s governorship primary and facing uncertainty over the APC’s Kwara Central senatorial t…

…and committed to serving the people of Osun State. Adeleke’s camp dismisses APC defection rumours after visit to Tinubu

…(ADC), citing alleged neglect of grassroots members and poor representation. The mass defection, which took place on Monday, involved APC members from Goronyo and Shinaka wards of the local government, the home council of the Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo. The defectors were led by a former APC Se…

…a one-party state,” he said. He said the movement of politicians across party lines and defections into the ruling APC had generated concerns about the future of opposition politics. Oladejo, however, said the Osun election had provided what he described as a “useful reality check” to such concerns. “If Nigeria were in…

…rivalry between Kwankwaso's Kwankwasiyya movement and Ganduje's APC. Abdulaziz's earlier defection was seen as a boost to the Kwankwasiyya movement. 2027: ‎Ganduje's son dumps NDC after three months

…roughly 117,000 new members were formally submitted. He said further registrations and defections had lifted the total above the 150,000 mark.Over 150,000 people have enrolled in the party. Formal lists with about 117,000 names were presented at a recent gathering. Photo >A statement sighted by Legit.ng on Sunday, Augu…

…Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue state, announced his official defection on the floor of the House during the plenary on Tuesday, March 31.

…process that characterised the ADC governorship primaries in the state as reason for his defection. The added that his defection followed a wider consultation with the elders, political associates and critical stakeholders across the state. “This move is driven by the need for a new platform that aligns with my vision…

…member representing Okpokwu Constituency, Anthony Attah, of his seat following his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Muhammed Umar, in a judgment in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2408/2025, held that although Attah did not deny defecting from the PDP to the APC, the court could not assume the constitutional powers…

…Sitting of the Third Session of the Tenth Assembly, where the House also witnessed the defection of 17 members to the All Progressives Congress. The motion was moved by the Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Somiari-Stewart, who cited Section 101 of the Constitution, which empowers the House to regulate its own procedures.…

…the House of Representatives and has been active in politics since 2003, announced his defection during a press briefing on Saturday. He said his decision followed “careful reflection, sincere consultation and prayerful consideration,” stressing that it was driven by principle rather than political convenience. “Today…

…has lost its last remaining seat in the Jigawa State House of Assembly following the defection of its Minority Leader and member representing Birnin Kudu Constituency, Hon. Kabiru Muhammad, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Muhammad formally announced his resignation from the PDP during Thursday’s ple…

…The reception was organised to formally receive Yusuf into the APC following his defection to the party alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives and 44 local government chairmen on January 26, 2026. Shettima also announced that the Progressive Governors’ Fo…

…ticket. When that effort failed, Yoruba Ronu claimed, Obasanjo engineered the defections to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), using Kwankwaso to draw Obi away from the ADC.The group also alleged that Obasanjo is currently working with a member of President Tinubu's family to advance the 2027 agenda, though no nam…