{
  "id": 7581709,
  "title": "2027: Borno Rep Balami dumps APC, picks Accord Party ticket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/2027-borno-rep-balami-dumps-apc-picks-accord-party-ticket",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:23:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/15/2027-borno-rep-balami-dumps-apc-picks-accord-party-ticket/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Usman Midala Balami, a lawmaker from Borno State's Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, has switched his allegiance from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Accord Party in anticipation of the 2027 general elections. Balami, who serves as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Communications, disclosed his decision following extensive consultations with political figures, supporters, family, and associates. He formally resigned from the APC in a letter dated June 15, 2026, addressed to the party and backed by his ward chairman in Hawul Local Government Area.\n\nIn his resignation letter, Balami cited the lack of transparent, free, fair, and credible primary elections as the reason for his departure from the APC. He opted not to take part in the party's primary election, stating that this exclusion denied aspirants equal opportunities to vie for positions. Balami, appreciative of the APC's platform and the opportunity to serve, acknowledged that his tenure in the party had contributed to his growth and public service.\n\nUpon receiving the Accord Party's candidate list from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Balami's name was among those selected for the 2027 elections. In his acceptance, he expressed gratitude to the party leadership, stakeholders, and constituents for their support. Balami pledged to build upon his accomplishments in the constituency should he be re-elected.",
  "summary": "The lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State, Usman Midala Balami, has defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Accord Party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Balami, who is Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Communications, said his decision followed consultations with political leaders, supporters, family members and associates. He […]…",
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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."
}