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Over 6,000 PDP Members Reportedly Defect To APC In Kogi

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4 years ago

November 7, 2021

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No fewer than 6,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State on Sunday reportedly defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The defectors were said to have been received into the APC at an elaborate ceremony at the APC secretariat in Lokoja.

Report says the defectors cut across the five wards of Lokoja, with Kakanda ward with over 2,000 defectors.

According to DAILY POST, the former members of PDP were led into their new party by Hon. Umar Aliyu, who, until his defection, was a chieftain of PDP in Lokoja 2 Constituency.

They were received by the Executive Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Hon. Danasabe Muhammed Danasabe, the Local Government APC Chairman, Hon Maikudi Bature, with some other party leaders including; member representing Lokoja II Constituency, Hon. Idris Ndako; his counterpart from Lokoja 1 Constituency, Hon. Isah Umar; APC Lokoja Local Government stakeholders chairman, Hon Sulaiman Aguye, Hon Sulaiman Babadoko, and a host of others.

Speaking at the occasion, Danasabe said the party was excited to receive the new members into the fold of APC.

He said the decision of the former PDP members to join the party reflected the growing confidence in the party.

He commended the new members for their decision to join what he called the progressive train, assuring them that the party would do its best to give them a sense of belonging.

“We are happy that you have made the decision to join the progressive train today and we assure you that we will do our best to make you feel at home.

“Even as you are just joining us, we have accepted you as part and parcel of the APC and we will not discriminate against you.

“I assure you, you will not regret joining the APC. We shall work together like brothers and sisters to ensure that APC is greater than what it is in the Lokoja Local Government Area and the state at large,” he said.

The council boss implored the new members to show commitment and give their best in order to ensure victory for the party in the 2023 general elections.

Hon Maikudi Bature, in his own remarks also advised them to feel at home as the party under his leadership wouldn’t discriminate against them.

Speaking with journalists, one of the defectors, Hon. Umar Aliyu, said he and other members were delighted to leave their former party to join “the progressive party’.

He said the decision of the group to leave the PDP was because of the strides of the present administration in Kogi State.

Aliyu further said they were also motivated by the charismatic leadership of the leader of the party, and member representing Lokoja 2 Constituency, Hon. Idris Ndako and Hon. Sulaiman Aguye and the achievements of the APC at both state and national levels.

“We are pledging our full allegiance to the party because we have realised this is the party to be.

“We are so happy to be here and we will do our best to take the party to the next level, ” he said.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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2 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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2 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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2 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.