Former Director-General of Nigeria's Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, has explained his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), associated with Atiku Abubakar, for the All Progressives Movement (APM), linked to Governor Seyi Makinde. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today programme on Monday, Daura said his departure from the ADC was primarily influenced by what he described as a lack of leadership within the party.

Lawal Daura, former Director-General of Nigeria's Department of State Services and vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Movement, has said he does not regret his role in the blockade of the National Assembly during the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Channels Television, Daura stated that he needed no authority to shut down the National Assembly gate, according to the Daily Post report of his remarks.

Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo, representing the Nasarawa South Senatorial District, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to alleged internal crises and ongoing legal battles. His resignation was formalized in a letter dated July 2, 2026, addressed to the ADC Ward Chairman in Galadimawa Ward, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

According to Daily Trust, Alhaji Mohammed Danjuma, popularly known as Garkuwa Babba, has left the African Democratic Congress for the All Progressives Congress ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. He previously sought the ADC ticket for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat and served as National Chairman of the ADC House of Representatives Aspirants Forum in Gombe State.

Discussions regarding Dr. Nasiru Gawuna's potential defection from the NDC to the ADC have escalated to the national leadership of the ADC, raising speculation about his political future. The situation is being closely monitored as developments unfold.

Lawal Musa Daura, a former Director-General of the Department of State Services and vice-presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is beatable in a future election. According to Naija News, Daura, who is running alongside Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, also stated that he took bullets for former President Muhammadu Buhari, invoking his past loyalty and service while making his political case ahead of upcoming polls.