- The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress have confirmed they will both contest the 2027 elections in Nigeria.
- The Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress are contesting the governorship election amidst political rivalry in Kwara State.
Lawmakers defected from APC to PDP, and the state assembly challenged APC's political integrity in Kwara State.
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What happened
Lawmakers defected from APC to PDP, and the state assembly challenged APC's political integrity in Kwara State.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
Part of
The Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress are contesting the governorship election amidst political rivalry in Kwara State.Also in this story
- Zakari Mohammed is confirmed as the ADC governorship candidate in Kwara State, and Bukola Saraki backs the PDP candidate.
- Political maneuvering in Kwara State sees a defection from APC to PDP and uncertainty over Tinubu's alliances.
- A candidate affiliated with the All Progressives Congress demonstrated commitment to their constituency in Kwara State.
- A governorship election focused on state issues is underway in Kwara State, involving multiple parties.
The entities involved
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Peoples Democratic Party
Nigerian political party founded 1998
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All Progressives Congress
Nigerian political party
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Kwara State
state in Nigeria
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