Politics

Kefas’ defection to APC imminent as party finalises plans for grand reception

Daily Dispatch November 7, 2025

The political atmosphere in Taraba State is set for a major realignment as preparations gather momentum for Governor Agbu Kefas’ expected move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Reports indicate that the governor will officially join the ruling party

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PDP Convention: Fayose dismisses Oyo High Court order, calls it “Awada Kerikeri of a hand-to-mouth-judge”

Daily Dispatch November 4, 2025

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has dismissed the order reportedly granted by an Oyo State High Court on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention, describing it as “Ibadan judicial and political awada kerikeri of a hand-to-mouth-judge.” He said “the judge only granted an ineffective order that is dead on arrival order.

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Fayose Backs Suspension of Damagun, Endorses Abdurrahman as New PDP Chairman

Daily Dispatch November 2, 2025

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has thrown his weight behind the suspension of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Umar Damagun, expressing confidence that his removal will follow the same path as that of his predecessor, Senator Iyorchia Ayu. Fayose, who spoke on Sunday in Ado Ekiti, said Damagun lacked the capacity to […]

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Senator Sunday Katung defects from PDP to APC

Daily Dispatch November 1, 2025

Senator Sunday Katung, representing Kaduna South, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Saturday, Katung said the decision followed extensive consultations with his constituents, political stakeholders, family members, and associates. He described the move as one of the most

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“I refuse to remain in isolation” — Governor quits PDP

Daily Dispatch November 1, 2025

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has formally declared his intention to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).On Wednesday, Mr Kefas made the declaration during a meeting with APC youth stakeholders at the T.Y. Danjuma House in Asokoro, Abuja. Rikwense Muri, the Taraba State APC Youth Vanguard’s publicity […]

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Court Halts PDP’s Planned National Convention in Ibadan

Daily Dispatch October 31, 2025

The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho upheld a suit filed by three aggrieved party members who questioned the legality of the proposed convention. The judge ruled that […]