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Defection Tsunami: 27 Reps Dump PDP, Others For APC, ADC

In a major political shake-up, 27 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other minority parties to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The mass defection is seen as a strategic move ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Electoral Act Amendment Sparks Debate Over Dual Party Membership Penalty

A proposed amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act introducing a ₦10 million fine or two-year jail term for dual party membership has sparked debate over fairness ahead of the 2027 elections.