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Adeleke To Join ADC, Fubara, Kefas To APC As 3 Governors Set To Dump PDP Before End Of Year
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing an intensifying wave of defections as three of its sitting governors—Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, and Kefas Agbu of Taraba State—are reportedly preparing to exit the party before the end of the year.
Tensions within the PDP rose sharply over the weekend when the trio noticeably shunned the party’s controversial national convention held in Ibadan on Saturday. Their absence, which party insiders said was too significant to be dismissed as coincidence, has fueled speculations of imminent realignments ahead of the 2027 political cycle.
The strongest confirmation yet came from the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, who disclosed that Taraba State Governor Kefas Agbu would officially join the ruling party on Wednesday, November 19. His move is expected to strengthen the APC’s growing presence in the North-East and further weaken the PDP’s grip in the region.
Governors Adeleke and Fubara are also reportedly in advanced stages of negotiations to exit the PDP. Sources suggest Adeleke could be headed for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Fubara’s move remains tightly guarded but widely speculated to be toward the APC, where his political rivals already enjoy strong backing.
Deputy National Youth Leader of the PDP, Timothy Osadolor, while reacting to the governors’ absence in Ibadan, admitted the situation signals possible defections.
According to him, “We should not blame Governor Adeleke and others who are not in Ibadan if they are on their way out of the party. Adeleke’s colleagues in Ibadan are hell-bent on frustrating his second-term bid, trying to destroy the party on whose platform they were all elected.”
Osadolor went further to dismiss the legitimacy of the Ibadan convention, insisting it carried no legal weight. He argued that the absence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the venue invalidated any resolutions made there.
“In the eyes of the law, it is a complete nullity,” he stated. “There is no INEC presence at the venue of the so-called convention. So, when they finish this their Christmas party, will they write a list and send to INEC that the court told them not to monitor the process?”
His remarks highlight the deepening crisis within the PDP, where factions have continued to jostle for control, often in open defiance of court orders and internal reconciliation efforts.
The potential loss of three sitting governors within months could mark one of the most devastating blows to the PDP in its recent history.
Former National Treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Hon. Ahmed Yayari, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his supporters.
Hon. Yayari, who was a gubernatorial candidate under Kabiru Tanimu Turaki faction of the PDP, picked up his APC membership card at his Kalshingi Ward in Akko Local Government Area.
Speaking after receiving his membership card, Yayari, who served as Chief of Staff to former Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, pledged to deploy his years of political experience, extensive networks and support base towards securing victory for the APC in the 2027 elections.
He specifically expressed his commitment to supporting the APC governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, as well as other APC candidates at both state and national levels.
The former PDP National Treasurer said his decision to join the APC was accompanied by a commitment to work with party leaders, stakeholders and supporters towards strengthening the party and delivering electoral success in 2027.
Our correspondent reports that Hon.Yayari’s defection comes amid a series of high-profile political realignments in the State, with prominent politicians and thousands of their supporters moving into the APC.
Political pundits said the move is significant given his previous roles at the national level of the PDP and his experience within Gombe State’s political establishment.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has visited former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
We recalls that in February, Atiku and Aisha, the wife of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, first met in Saudi Arabia.
Atiku disclosed the visit in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, describing the meeting with the former First Lady as “warm and deeply appreciated”.
The former Vice-President said the visit also highlighted the need for those seeking a better Nigeria to prioritise the welfare and future of Nigerians.
Atiku wrote, “Today, I was delighted to receive former First Lady, H.E. Aisha Buhari. Her visit was warm and deeply appreciated.”
He said families across the country were facing increasing pressure from the rising cost of essential goods and services, including food, transportation, education and healthcare.
He added, “Beyond the courtesies of the occasion, it was also a reminder of the urgent responsibility before all who seek a better Nigeria: to put the welfare, dignity and future of our people first.”
Atiku said Nigerians deserved an economy that would provide opportunities and enable families to live with dignity and hope.
He wrote, “Across our country, families are being stretched by the rising cost of food, transport, education, healthcare and other basic necessities. Nigerians deserve an economy that rewards hard work, restores opportunity and allows every family to live with dignity and hope.”
He concluded, “That is the Nigeria we must build together, a country that works for its people again. We must ease the burden, restore hope and Make Nigeria Affordable Again.”
Lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State in the House of Representatives, Usman Midala, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Naija News reports that Balami has defected to the Accord Party, where he is set to seek another term in the House of Representatives
The lawmaker, who serves as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Communications, made his decision after consultations with political leaders, supporters, family members and associates.
His resignation from the APC was contained in a letter dated September 15, 2026, and addressed to the party.
The letter was also endorsed by the APC ward chairman in Hawul Local Government Area.
Balami explained that his decision to leave the ruling party was linked to concerns over the conduct of its primary elections.
According to him, the process did not provide what he considered adequate conditions for credible, free, fair and transparent participation by aspirants.
The federal lawmaker also disclosed that he decided not to take part in the APC primary election because of the situation surrounding the process.
Despite his departure, Balami acknowledged the role played by the APC and its leaders during his time in the party.
He appreciated the party for giving him the platform to contest elections and serve his constituents, adding that his experience within the party contributed to his political development and public service.
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