PDP members defected to APC in Gombe State seeking governorship election victory.

The entities involved

• Peoples Democratic Party →

  Nigerian political party founded 1998

  • The All Progressives Congress filed legal action against candidates from the Social Democratic Party and Peoples Democratic Party, seeking to restrain INEC's recognition.04:21
  • The Peoples Democratic Party criticizes the administration regarding public fund accountability in Benue State.02:36
• All Progressives Congress →

  Nigerian political party

  • APC supports Tinubu's re-election bid, with Kogi State serving as a key operational base, while ADC is accused of causing party division.07:48
  • The APC is driving its campaign across Kogi State, with Sunday Karimi and Smart Adeyemi among those appointed to leadership roles.07:48
• Gombe State →

  State in northern Nigeria

  • INEC is managing governorship elections in Gombe State and Ogun State.Sat 11:40
  • INEC managed the governorship elections in Gombe State, updating candidate lists for PDP and AAC and reviewing complaints.Sat 11:40

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• PDP officials and local leaders defected to APC in Adamawa State, citing development benefits.Oct 20
• The All Progressives Congress allegedly pressured the Independent National Electoral Commission regarding a Peoples Democratic Party candidate.Oct 12