{
  "id": 20174839,
  "title": "2027: We are open to receiving opposition members willing to defect – Jigawa APC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/2027-we-are-open-to-receiving-opposition-members-willing-to-defect",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T11:47:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/15/2027-we-are-open-to-receive-opposition-members-willing-to-defect-jigawa-apc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has announced its openness to accepting members from opposition parties who wish to defect ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was revealed by the party's chairman, Ahmad Garba, during a meeting held in Gumel, where he received 1,514 defectors from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Garba stated that the APC remains open to politicians and supporters from other parties who are convinced about its leadership, programmes, and political direction. The party is prepared to welcome new members who are willing to contribute to strengthening the party and enhancing its electoral prospects.\n\nThe announcement comes as political parties intensify their activities and realignments in anticipation of the 2027 elections. The APC expressed confidence in its growing strength in Jigawa State, attributing it to its achievements and leadership under Governor Malam Umar Namadi. It is anticipated that these factors will continue to draw more supporters to the party. The APC also urged its members to maintain unity, focus, and commitment in mobilizing support for President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates in the upcoming elections. Unity and effective grassroots mobilization were highlighted as crucial elements for securing victory for the party in 2027.\n\nMalam Tijjani, speaking on behalf of the defectors, explained that the 1,514 PDP members from the eleven wards of Gumel Local Government joined the APC due to its people-oriented policies and programmes. He assured the party of their commitment to working towards the party's success ahead of the 2027 general elections.",
  "summary": "The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Jigawa State has declared its readiness to welcome members of opposition parties willing to defect to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the party, Ahmad Garba, disclosed this while receiving 1,514 defectors from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, during the APC zonal […] 2027: We are open to receiving opposition…",
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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."
}