The Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) 2023 governorship candidate in Kogi State, Murtala Ajaka, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared his bid for the Kogi East Senatorial seat. Ajaka disclosed this in a statement posted on his official facebook page, noting that the decision came after extensive consultations with political associates and supporters across the State. The former SDP flagbearer was a runner-up in the November 11, 2023 governorship election, finishing behind governor, Usman Ododo of the APC. He explained that his defection to the ruling party is aimed at aligning with ongoing political developments in Kogi State and contributing effectively to the representation of Kogi...

A member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing prolonged internal crises and leadership uncertainty within the party. The lawmaker, who represents Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency of Kogi State, announced his decision on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja. Although he did not formally declare his next platform, he is widely expected to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming weeks. The lawmaker described his exit as difficult but necessary to protect his political future. “It is a painful decision, but necessary to save my political future from those who came to destroy my former political party that...

The Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) 2023 governorship candidate in Kogi State, Murtala Ajaka, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared his...

A member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing prolonged internal crises and leadership uncertainty...