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ADC Gains 10 Lawmakers as Wave of Defections Rocks House of Representatives Ahead of 2027

KEY POINTS ADC gained 10 lawmakers in the House of Representatives following defections from LP, PDP, and APC. Several other legislators switched to APC, Accord, LP, and APP across multiple states. Defecting lawmakers cited internal party crises as the main reason for their moves...

April 1, 2026

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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Signals Possible Exit from PDP

KEY POINTS Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed says he may leave the PDP, describing the party as “headless” amid internal crises. He met with ADC leaders and set up committees to evaluate options, including possible engagement with the APC. ADC’s Babachir Lawal welcomed the talks,...

April 1, 2026

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