Political alliances and challenges emerge in Nigeria as APM contests APC and PDP members align with the Governor in Oyo State.

The entities involved

• Peoples Democratic Party →

  Nigerian political party founded 1998

  • A political shakeup is underway in Adamawa State as a PDP figure defects, joining the Action People’s Movement, which is fielding a governorship candidate.11:55
  • PDP officials and local leaders defected to APC in Adamawa State, citing development benefits.11:55
• All Progressives Congress →

  Nigerian political party

  • An APC chieftain spoke on Arise News, dismissing opposition efforts aimed at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.14:12
  • The All Progressives Congress inaugurated its campaign council in Abuja, naming Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman.12:00
• Oyo State →

  state of Nigeria

  • Aspirants for the governorship in Oyo State are involved in court proceedings and must submit candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission.Mon 10:27
  • INEC monitored the primary election of Olaniyi Ajekiigbe, a governorship aspirant, in Oyo State.Mon 10:27

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• Governors in Northern Nigeria switched from the PDP to the APC amid voter dissatisfaction with the current administration.Mon 12:12
• APC holds dominant power in Nigerian politics.Jul 29
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