Defection Archives - Parliament Reports

Another defection as Senator Imasuen dumps Labour Party for APC

Sharon EboesomiJune 25, 20252 min

Sen. Imasuen attributed his defection to “irreconcilable internal crises and leadership challenges” within the LP. The ranks of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the senate have once again swelled following the defection of Sen. Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo south senatorial district, from the Labour Party (LP). Sen. Imasuen’s defection was formally announced during Wednesday’s plenary by the senate president, Godswill Akpabio, who read a letter from the lawmaker conveying his decision to...

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BREAKING: 3 Kebbi senators dump PDP for APC

Sharon EboesomiMay 13, 20253 min

The senators cited internal differences within the PDP and a disconnect from the aspirations of Nigerians as reasons for their defection. In a significant political development, all three serving senators from Kebbi State – Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Musa Maidoki (Kebbi South), have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made during Tuesday’s plenary, where Deputy Senate President Jibrin...

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Kano senator dumps NNPP, rejoins APC

Sharon EboesomiApril 24, 20252 min

Sumaila earlier defected from the APC in the build-up to the 2023 elections as a result of a protracted leadership crisis in the party. Sen. Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano south senatorial district, has officially announced his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on April 23, 2025, through a statement on his verified Facebook page. In his statement, Sen. Sumaila emphasised that...