Tag: Defection
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Why Bayelsa governor Douye Diri delayed his APC defection
Introduction: A defection postponed amid strategic calculations The question of why Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri delayed his long-anticipated move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has become a focal point of political discourse. Fresh insights from senior party officials and close observers suggest the delay wasn’t a mere administrative hiccup but the result of…
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Court Sacks Zamfara Rep for Defecting from PDP to APC
Overview: Court Removes Zamfara Representative The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the status of Abubakar Gummi, the member of the House of Representatives representing the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State. The decision removes him from office after a ruling that his party switch violated constitutional provisions governing party defection. The Defection and…
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Court Sacks Zamfara Rep for Defecting from PDP to APC: A Political Fallout
Overview of the Court’s Decision The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a ruling that effectively removes Abubakar Gummi from his seat in the House of Representatives, representing the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State. The judgment centers on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and…