Former Inspector-General of Police, Sulaiman Abba, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and announced his intention to run for the Jigawa Central Senatorial seat in the upcoming 2027 general election. He made this announcement during a speech to party supporters and stakeholders in Bamaina, his hometown.

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.

Former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State, according to Naija News.

Kabiru Bello Bandawaire, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Taraba North, has rejected claims that he has been replaced. He emphasized the importance of the APC respecting due process and stated that he will not sell his mandate, according to Naija News.

Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, referred to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as the National Leader of the winning faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This statement was made on Friday, as Akpabio urged Nigerians to disregard Wike's claim of being an exceptional performer during his tenure as governor.

Sule Lamido, the former governor of Jigawa State, criticized ongoing criticisms of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He revealed that prominent politicians, including Bola Tinubu, Muhammadu Buhari, and Babatunde Fashola, had approached him to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), but he shared his response to their requests.