Nigeria’s House of Reps rejects rotational presidency bill, citing risks to leadership quality and national unity; plans to reconsider bills individually.
All three Kebbi senators defect from PDP to APC, citing internal crises and national interest. APC now holds 68 Senate seats, strengthening its majority.
PDP governors and leaders meet in Abuja to address defections and party crisis, forming a reconciliation committee to prepare for NEC and 2027 elections.
Patience Jonathan endorses Remi Tinubu, pledges to campaign for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, and rules out a return to Aso Rock for her husband.