
All political structures of Nigeria's Deputy Senate Leader, Lola Ashiru, in Offa, Kwara State, have collapsed into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ThisDay Live reported. The defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) marks an intensification of political realignment in Kwara State ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to the report filed from Ilorin.
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Members of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, saying the opposition party offers a better platform for the state's political future. According to Daily Trust, the group, led by Comrade Ezekiel Adepoju, announced their defection in Offa Local Government Area. The defectors stated their decision was based on their view of the PDP as a stronger vehicle for Kwara's politics, though further details of their reasons were not provided.
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