Four members of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the Allied Peoples Movement, APM.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read the defection notices during plenary on Thursday.

The defected lawmakers are Muhammed Shehu (Zaki federal constituency), Aliyu Garu (Bauchi federal constituency), Sani Tanko (Shira/Giade federal constituency), and Mansur Soro (Darazo/Ganjuwa federal constituency).

Similarly, the lawmaker representing Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba federal constituency of Nasarawa State, Jeremiah Umaru, also defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Social Democratic Party, SDP.

DAILY POST reports that several lawmakers in the green chamber have switched parties since the start of the year, ahead of the general election.

Recall that on Tuesday, eight lawmakers defected from the PDP to the APM. Three lawmakers also moved from the ruling APC to the PDP and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

Also, on Wednesday, three legislators left the APC to join the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

The National Executive Committee, NEC, of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has ratified and endorsed the outcome of the party’s nationwide primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The decision was reached at the party’s second NEC meeting, attended by the NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, his running mate, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, members of the National Working Committee, state chairmen, party leaders, and stakeholders from across the country.

This was made known in a statement on Thursday by Senator Seriake Dickson.

Dickson said that the NEC reviewed the party’s progress, assessed the conduct of the recently concluded primaries, and outlined strategies for strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 polls.

He acknowledged that challenges and disagreements were recorded in some locations during the primaries but said the party remained committed to internal democracy, transparency, fairness, and inclusion.

The NEC, he said, resolved to intensify reconciliation, consultation, and stakeholder engagement efforts nationwide and urged all aspirants and party members to remain actively involved in building the party.

“After reviewing reports from across the federation, NEC ratified and endorsed the outcome of the nationwide primary elections and commended our electoral committees, screening and appeal panels, party officials, volunteers, aspirants, candidates, and supporters whose dedication ensured the successful conduct of the exercise.

“For a relatively young political party, what we have achieved within such a short period is remarkable,” Dickson said.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in ward 5, Ngor Okpala local government Area of Imo State, has held a strategic meeting to consolidate the party’s structure across wards and chapters, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Executive committee meeting was chaired by Emeka Ukaegbu at the country home of Kingsley Odionyemma, the Ngor Okpala House of Assembly candidate of ADC.

The meeting was aimed at grassroots mobilisation, party unity, membership expansion, and the development of effective strategies that would position the party for overwhelming success in the 2027 General Elections.

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to building a stronger and more formidable political movement capable of delivering sustainable leadership and development to the people.

Speaking during the meeting, Kingsley Odionyenma commended the ward executives for their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the growth of the party, emphasising the importance of unity, discipline, and continuous engagement with the grassroots.

The leadership and members of ADC Imerienwe Ward 5 expressed confidence in the party’s prospects ahead of 2027, saying the ward is fully prepared to mobilise support and deliver outstanding results for the party at all levels.

The party said, ” As a ward that proudly has a candidate vying for the Ngor Okpala State Constituency seat, members reiterated their determination to work tirelessly to ensure Odionyenma, who is more competent and people-oriented candidate, emerges victorious in the coming election. 

They pledged to leave no stone unturned in mobilising voters and delivering the ward in support of progressive leadership and effective representation.

Party chieftains renewed their commitment, saying they are fully ready to play a leading role in securing victory for the ADC in the 2027 General Elections.