Defection: APC ‘zonal spokespersons’ call on Saraki to step down
The group says Mr Saraki lacks moral authority to retain his position as senate president.
The group says Mr Saraki lacks moral authority to retain his position as senate president.
The meeting was also attended by some APC leaders.
President Buhari meets party leaders to discuss defections, shortly before starting his vacation.
The three top politicians defected to the PDP.
Governor Tambuwal defected to the PDP.
The former PDP members said they cannot work with Mr Saraki.
Mr Tambuwal moved to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Mr Abdullahi is a loyalist of Senate President Bukola Saraki, who left the party on Tuesday.
The inauguration was done by the APC chairman.
Mr Abdullahi is a key loyalist of Senate President Bukola Saraki, who resigned from the ruling party Tuesday evening.
Mr Saraki on Tuesday left the APC for the main opposition party, PDP.
Mr Saraki made his announcement on his official social media handles.
This is part of the resolutions reached at the end of one-day summit of the APC Ebonyi women.
President Buhari encouraging lawless acts and anarchy in Benue State, the opposition party says.
Buba Galadima says he organised the alliance between both men.
The lawmaker also said lawyer, Femi Falana, religious leaders and his constituents influenced his decision.
The Ogun APC described Lanre Tejuoso as a former member of the party.
Mr Buhari met with the APC senators Wednesday evening.
About 39 APC senators met with President Buhari.
Mr Melaye was said to be on his way to Lokoja from Abuja Thursday morning.
"Mr Tinubu's continued meddlesomeness in the affairs of the party is very worrisome and should be checked by all men ...
The meeting is coming a day after 15 senators dumped the party for the opposition.
Samuel Ortom defected to the PDP on Wednesday.
A spokesperson says the president does not interfere in security agencies' operations, despite abundant clues to the contrary.
The Senate earlier took the same decision.
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