APC members from Otukpo defected to the PDP, with ADC members also joining the PDP.

The entities involved

• All Progressives Congress →

  Nigerian political party

  • APC inaugurated a council for Tinubu's re-election, which was attended by Kashim Shettima.05:37
  • President Tinubu decided to prioritize governing duties over political rallies.02:22
• Peoples Democratic Party →

  Nigerian political party founded 1998

  • The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party announced support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu's bid for re-election.02:22
  • A factional shift led by Arapaja is underway, targeting a defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ranks of the All Progressives Congress.Sat 20:25
• African Democratic Congress →

  Nigerian Polictical Party

  • The African Democratic Congress reacted to an INEC ruling on state congresses, noting similar actions against the PDP and urging the judiciary against Tinubu's influence.04:07
  • ADC dismissed nominations as a rigging plot while President Tinubu nominated officials for the Independent National Electoral Commission.04:07

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• A former candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party defected to the All Progressives Congress on June 7, 2026.Jun 10
• PDP lost its last seat to APC in Jigawa State, leading APC to lead the state government.Jul 30
• PDP leadership negotiated with defectors from APC, and PDP sued INEC over candidate name substitution.Sep 15
• The All Progressives Congress allegedly pressured the Independent National Electoral Commission regarding a Peoples Democratic Party candidate.Mon 10:30
• Salihu Lukman, as a key figure, is leading the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition which is actively challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Aug 11