{
  "id": 10729130,
  "title": "2027: ADC candidates in four states defect to APC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/2027-adc-candidates-in-four-states-defect-to-apc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T16:20:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/29/2027-adc-candidates-in-four-states-defect-to-apc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2027, candidates representing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba, and Jigawa states have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). These politicians visited APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, to express their commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr. Princess Aslam Aliyu Gambiyar, a leader from Zamfara State, stated that the defectors are confident that President Tinubu will advance Nigeria's development through the APC's agenda. Upon joining the APC, the defectors pledged to prioritize national interests over personal political considerations and would work to promote the party's goals at the grassroots level. Professor Nentawe Yilwatda warmly welcomed the new members, commending their decision and promising that the APC would provide them with opportunities to contribute to the party and the nation. He emphasized the inclusive nature of the APC and Tinubu's administration, which embraces Nigerians across regional and religious boundaries.",
  "summary": "African Democratic Congress, ADC, House of Assembly candidates from Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba and Jigawa states have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, expressing their commitment to support President Bola Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The politicians were on a courtesy visit to APC National Chairman, Professor […] 2027: ADC…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}