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Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to southern Nigeria for a single four-year term. Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, recently addressed members and officials of the NDC. Additionally, former APC gubernatorial aspirant Dr. Terwase Matthias Byuan has defected to the Labour Party (LP) from the APC.

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Engr. Ososa Iyawe, the lawmaker representing Oredo Federal Constituency, denied rumors of his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing them to overzealous individuals in his media circle. A letter dated May 6, 2026, allegedly announced his resignation due to irreconcilable differences with Governor Monday Okpebholo. Iyawe stated that the letter did not represent his position and reaffirmed his commitment to the APC and his political aspirations.

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