- 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.
Saliu Mustapha is reportedly seeking a political platform shift, potentially moving to the PDP ticket in Kwara State.
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Updated Oct 13
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What happened
Saliu Mustapha is reportedly seeking a political platform shift, potentially moving to the PDP ticket in Kwara State.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Mustapha confirms his move from APC to PDP, fueling political crisis in Kwara State.1 source
Saliu Mustapha clinches APC senatorial ticket for recontest.1 source
Saliu Mustapha, formerly of the APC, has officially become the PDP candidate for the Kwara Central seat.1 source
- Political realignments are underway as the PDP and APC provide a political platform for aggrieved APC figures ahead of the 2027 elections.Sub-event
- Stakeholders held a rally in Ilorin where Saliu Mustapha urged voters to support Bola Ahmed Tinubu, leading to collaboration between APC and PDP members.Sub-event
Saliu Mustapha defected from the APC amidst political activity in Kwara State.1 source
Mustapha is exploring a move from APC to PDP in the Kwara State political landscape.1 source
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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.
- Both the Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress are criticized for old politics as a campaign launches in Ilorin.
The entities involved
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Kwara State
state in Nigeria
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Peoples Democratic Party
Nigerian political party founded 1998
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All Progressives Congress
Nigerian political party
Related events
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) seeks the governorship in Kwara State.
- The International Press Institute has a representative in Kwara State as APC remains active and Tinubu provides support to the party.
- PDP officials and local leaders defected to APC in Adamawa State, citing development benefits.
- The Peoples Democratic Party is campaigning in Nasarawa State, seeking to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress in state elections.
- AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is the current governor of Kwara State, and the All Progressives Congress is mobilizing support across the state's constituencies.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- punchng.com
- punchng.com
- tribuneonlineng.com
- punchng.com
- thesun.ng
- tribuneonlineng.com
- nigerianeye.com
- tribuneonlineng.com
- nigerianeye.com
- dailytrust.com
- dailytrust.com
- thisdaylive.com