Tag: NDC
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Drama in Kwara as Governor’s Cousin Joins NDC Ahead of 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Fresh political tension is emerging in Kwara State following the decision of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s cousin, AbdulRahman Giwa, to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and pursue the governorship race ahead of the 2027 elections. The development became public on May 8, 2026, intensifying speculation over widening cracks within the ruling…
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NDC Denies Zoning Presidency to South, Rejects Jonathan Pact Claims
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied reports that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South or entered into any agreement with former President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the next general election. The party made the clarification on May 7, 2026, following growing speculation over alleged arrangements involving…
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Wike Mocks Peter Obi Over Reported Move to NDC
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nyesom Wike has criticised Peter Obi over his reported defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the former Labour Party presidential candidate of moving from one political platform to another without resolving internal crises. Wike made the remarks on May 6, 2026, during a…
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17 ADC Lawmakers Defect to NDC as Obi, Kwankwaso Realign
By Paul Joseph No fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), deepening the ongoing political realignment ahead of future elections. The Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, announced the defections during plenary on Tuesday. He…
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NDC Reportedly Zones Its Presidential Ticket to the South
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigeria Democratic Congress has formally zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern region, a strategic decision that immediately reshapes internal calculations and signals a deliberate alignment with Nigeria’s long-standing power rotation principle. The announcement, disclosed by party insiders, positions the South as the preferred source of the party’s presidential…
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2027: Atiku Reacts To Obi’s Defection to NDC
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the reported defection of Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the emerging Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the development as a significant shift that further reshapes Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the 2027 elections. May 4, 2026 — Obi’s movement…
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Kwankwaso Explains Defection to NDC
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Kano State Governor and ex-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has outlined the reasons behind his decision to join the emerging Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing ideological alignment, internal party instability, and the need for a stronger national platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso’s defection was announced alongside former…
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Kwankwaso Allegedly Defects to NDC
By Paul Joseph The Anambra State chapter of the Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced the defection of its national leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in a move that could reshape emerging political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an official press statement dated May 1, 2026, and signed by…
