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Some PDP local government chairpersons and councillors in Adamawa State have defected to the APC, according to Premium Times. The defections began late Monday and became public on Tuesday after resignation letters circulated on social media.
Adamawa APC governorship candidate Ahmed Galadima said the state's 21 local government chairmen and 226 councillors have defected from the PDP to the APC. He described the move as a boost to the party's grassroots presence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking at a lecture in Yola, Channels Media Group CEO John Momoh cautioned political parties against language that could deepen ethnic or religious division as 2027 election campaigns gather pace. He said political opponents should not be treated as enemies and urged leaders to correct false claims by their supporters.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said he did not endorse Labour Party governorship candidate Senator Ishaku Abbo in Adamawa State. Wike described the report of his endorsement as fake.
The Allied Peoples Movement's governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Abdurahman Haske, has unveiled a seven-point agenda that prioritises agriculture.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri's second term ends next May, and differing interests involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu are shaping the contest for his successor, according to Premium Times. The report says no party currently holds a clear advantage in the race.
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