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.

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has rejected claims of his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). He stated that he remains a dedicated member of the APC and labeled the circulating posters on social media suggesting otherwise as false and politically motivated.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress in Delta State has accused Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of misplaced priorities, saying his administration is spending billions of naira on flyovers while neglecting jobs, security, electricity, mechanised agriculture, dams, education and healthcare. According to the party, the criticism coincided with more than 1,000 people defecting to the NDC in the 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.