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Politicians Defecting to APC Forward of 2027 Elections

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As Nigeria will get prepared for the 2027 common elections, many politicians, particularly these from opposition events, are becoming a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

This modification is strengthening the APC, making it extra highly effective for future elections. 

Nonetheless, some persons are frightened about this development and counsel adjustments to cease politicians from switching events so simply.

Listed below are among the politicians who’ve joined the APC:

Valentine Ozigbo 

A former governorship aspirant from the Labour Celebration (LP) in Anambra, Ozigbo joined the APC to take part within the governorship election in his state.

Garba Koko 

A member of the Home of Representatives from Kebbi State, beforehand with the PDP, he switched to the APC citing extended crises inside the PDP.

Amos Magaji 

Representing Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, he left the PDP for the APC resulting from unresolved inside conflicts.

Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu 

Daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori and previously elected underneath the PDP, she defected to the APC together with different lawmakers from varied events.

Esosa Iyawe, Tochukwu Okere, Donatus Matthew, Bassey Akiba

These members of the Home of Representatives, beforehand elected on the LP platform, all moved to the APC, citing divisions inside their events.

Dalyop Chollom

One other LP member of the Home of Representatives, he switched to the APC reflecting on the disaster in his social gathering.

Ajang Iliya 

Representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in Plateau State, he left the LP for the APC.

Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi, Senator Shehu Sani, Former Governor Ramalan Yero, Senator Danjuma La’ah, and different political figures from Kaduna additionally joined the APC, influenced by the unifying strategy of Governor Uba Sani.

Olajide Adediran (Jandor) 

The 2023 governorship candidate for the PDP in Lagos, he returned to the APC alongside along with his Lagos4Lagos Motion, citing a dedication to the event of Lagos.

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