Babangida resigned from the African Democratic Congress and joined the Peoples Democratic Party to support the governorship bid in Gombe State.

The entities involved

• Peoples Democratic Party →

  Nigerian political party founded 1998

  • Michael Aondoakaa is the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket in Benue State.Mon 12:58
  • The PDP chapter operating in Ebonyi State is involved in political arguments regarding attacks and threats to the Nigerian democratic process from the APC.Mon 12:53
• Gombe State →

  State in northern Nigeria

  • The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election in Gombe State is currently facing challenges in court.Mon 02:37
  • Pantami defected from the APC to the PDP, and the PDP gained a ruling status in Gombe State.Sat 20:18
• African Democratic Congress →

  Nigerian Polictical Party

  • The African Democratic Congress has alleged corruption in the operation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.Mon 16:29
  • Kenneth Okonkwo, an ADC chieftain, made claims on Channels TV regarding his political status, referencing Anambra and Enugu States.Mon 15:57

Related events

• Isa-Ali Pantami was chosen as the Peoples Democratic Party flagbearer candidate during the Gombe State primary.Jun 7
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is campaigning for the governorship of Ogun State in Nigeria.Jul 9
• The Peoples Democratic Party is challenging the All Progressives Congress for state control in Niger State, campaigning with Mohammed Nami as the candidate.Aug 29
• PDP members defected to APC in Gombe State seeking governorship election victory.Sep 4
• A coalition led by various parties, including the APC, is leading a gubernatorial bid in Gombe State, supported by defections.Jun 10