Major Political Shake-Up in Nigeria as Aminu Tambuwal Defects from PDP to ADC

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 09, 2026

Incumbent APC Senator Ede Dafinone is facing a serious challenge in the party’s 2026 primaries, as three major contenders emerge in what insiders describe as a potential coordinated effort to unseat him.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 09, 2026

A coordinated wave of political pressure is emerging across Delta State, where three first-term senators—Ned Nwoko (Delta North), Ede Dafinone (Delta Central), and Joel Onowakpo Thomas (Delta South)—are facing growing criticism from political actors and sections of their constituencies.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 03, 2026

Political economist and civil society leader Prof. Pat Utomi, together with the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), has raised alarm bells over what he describes as an orchestrated effort by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to marginalise opposition parties as the 2027 general election approaches.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

The battle for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in Delta South Senatorial District is shaping up to be less of a routine primary and more of a political civil war. Three heavyweights are circling the ring: the incumbent, Joel-Onowakpo Thomas; former Isoko South council boss, Malik Ikpokpo; and Warri political strongman, Michael Diden. What is at stake is not just a ticket, but the soul of the APC in Delta South.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly announced it will go ahead with its scheduled party congresses and a national convention, directly challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) despite ongoing disputes over the legal interpretation of electoral guidelines.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 01, 2026

Nigeria is witnessing fresh political tremors as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) escalates efforts to court Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, fueling widespread speculation about a possible defection that could reshape the country’s political landscape.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-led Federal Government of attempting to destabilise the party following Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection, alleging pressure on INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), to interfere in its leadership.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 30, 2026

In a move aimed at revitalizing democratic competition ahead of next year’s pivotal general elections, leading Nigerian politician Nyesom Wike has pledged to rebuild the country’s main opposition party and restore it as a voice for the people.