Defections deepen in Jigawa as PDP stalwarts dump party for APC

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Defections deepen in Jigawa as PDP stalwarts dump party for APC

Governor Umar Namadi recently welcomed two influential members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) who joined the APC in Jigawa. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has backed APC governors in deciding the fate of aspirants for the primaries. Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State governor, accused the APC of planning disruptions for the upcoming governorship elections scheduled for August 15, 2026.

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