Governor Seyi Makinde shakes hands with President Bola Tinubu in a formal meeting, reaffirming loyalty to PDP amid defection rumors.
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Oyo governor Makinde reaffirms PDP loyalty after Tinubu meeting

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has dismissed speculations about defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating he remains comfortable in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu.

Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to visit Plateau State on Tuesday for the formal reception of Governor Caleb Mutfwang into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mutfwang recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The visit was announced by the Plateau State chapter of the APC.

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), triggering a wave of resignations from his cabinet members.

President Bola Tinubu has launched a key committee within the All Progressives Congress to tackle internal divisions and prepare for the 2027 polls. The group, chaired by Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, includes prominent governors and ministers. It aims to foster unity and devise effective mobilization strategies.

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President Bola Tinubu convened the All Progressives Congress national caucus at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on December 18, 2025, as the party prepares for its National Executive Committee meeting and future political strategies. The gathering includes high-profile figures, including recent defectors from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, amid efforts to strengthen internal unity following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari earlier this year. Discussions focus on organisational priorities and alignment ahead of the 2027 elections.

Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Bashir Gegu has cautioned that the All Progressives Congress risks losing control of Kogi in the 2027 elections without involving former Governor Yahaya Bello. He emphasized Bello's pivotal role in the party's structure during a recent political event. Gegu also defended a rally in Lokoja as an act of gratitude rather than a power struggle.

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The Northern Elders Unity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party has voiced alarm over widespread defections of its members to the ruling All Progressives Congress in Zamfara and Kaduna states. The group attributes the moves to inducements by the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle. Party officials insist the PDP remains resilient despite the challenges.

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