Nigerian politician Abdulrahman Bashir Haske is reportedly preparing to defect from the All Progressives Congress to the Allied Peoples Movement, taking supporters with him, according to Legit.ng. The move could trigger wider political realignments in Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 general elections and represents a potential setback for the ruling APC in the region.

About 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, according to Leadership. The outlet said the group included former party leaders from across the nine local government areas of Delta North Senatorial District, many linked to the Delta Coalition for Equity. The decision was announced at a gathering in Agbor, signalling a notable local realignment ahead of future contests.

Arapaja's loyalists are reportedly divided regarding his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. According to multiple loyalists, Arapaja initiated this move without prior consultation with them, leading to differing opinions within his camp.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State has rejected reports that more than 130,000 people defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the party's spokesperson, the figure is "cheap propaganda" intended to create a false impression of the ruling party's growing popularity. The NDC added that the reported defection is no cause for alarm, downplaying its political significance in the state.

In a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, approximately 4,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), including Deputy Chairman Mr. Okechukwu Idenyi and Secretary Bar. Solomon Adum, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State. The formal reception of the defectors took place on Saturday, marking a notable change in the political landscape of the region.

More than 500 members of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have resigned and defected to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), according to Legit.ng. The report describes the mass defection as a significant setback for the APC ahead of the country's 2027 general elections, with celebrations reported among those welcoming the new members. Further details about the defectors and their motivations were not immediately provided.