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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC Amid Party Crisis
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that further strengthens the APC’s dominance among state governors in Nigeria.
The announcement was made through a statement issued by the Director General of Media and Communication in the Governor’s office, Nuhu Anka. It followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders, leaders, elders, and supporters across the state.
According to the statement, Governor Lawal’s decision came “after careful consideration, and in the overriding interest of stability, progress, and the sustainable development of Zamfara State.”
The governor cited prolonged internal crises, leadership disagreements, and unresolved structural challenges within the PDP at both national and state levels as key factors prompting the switch.
The final deliberations took place at the Government House in Gusau, coordinated by the Deputy Governor, Mani Malam Mummuni, alongside senior government officials and key political figures.
The deputy governor publicly announced the defection on behalf of the governor and his team, confirming that Lawal, his political appointees, and supporters would now align with the APC.
Governor Lawal emphasized that the current political realities and ongoing turmoil in the PDP necessitated this “bold step” to prioritize good governance and the future prosperity of Zamfara State.
The defection increases the number of APC-controlled governorships to 31, dealing another blow to the PDP amid its persistent internal divisions.
This development comes after months of speculation about Lawal’s potential move, fueled by the PDP’s leadership challenges and earlier reports of consultations with stakeholders.
No immediate reaction has been reported from the PDP national leadership or Zamfara chapter regarding the governor’s exit.
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Obi emerges NDC’s sole presidential aspirant
The NDC National Secretary, Mr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, disclosed that following the closure of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket, only Obi bought the forms.
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Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, emerged the sole Presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The NDC National Secretary, Mr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, disclosed that following the closure of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket, only Obi bought the forms.
Accordingly, the party, has extended by one week the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for other elective positions, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly seats.
He said that the deadline earlier fixed for 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, had been extended to 12 midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
The statement said the extension applied only to aspirants seeking tickets into the State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate and Governorship positions.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has been officially declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ogun East Senatorial District.
The primary, held on Monday, saw Abiodun emerge victorious as the party’s candidate for the senatorial seat ahead of the upcoming general elections.
Details of the vote margin and other results from the primary are expected to be released by the APC Ogun State chapter in due course.
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APC primaries: Akpabio returns unopposed
In his remarks, Senator Akpabio expressed gratitude to party faithful for the confidence they have always reposed in him, assuring constituents of continued quality representation and effective leadership at the National Assembly.
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been elected as the sole APC candidate in the party primary in the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District.
In a statement from his Media Office on Monday, constituents and party faithful turned out en masse for the affirmation of Senator Akpabio as the candidate for the senatorial district.
Akpabio, who was returned unopposed as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, took part in the primary election at his Ward Centre at Methodist School Ukana, Ukana West 11, Essien Udim Local Government Area.
“Although he was the only aspirant, his kinmen trooped out to the Ward Centre to support their son whom they said had given them effective representation in all the previous offices he had held having served as Commissioner, Governor, Minority Leader of the Senate, Minister and presently the President of the 10th Senate.
In his remarks, Senator Akpabio expressed gratitude to party faithful for the confidence they have always reposed in him, assuring constituents of continued quality representation and effective leadership at the National Assembly.
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