Nigeria Exempts Eight States from 2027 Governorship Elections Amid Political Defections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that eight states in Nigeria will be exempt from holding governorship elections in 2027 due to adjustments in the electoral schedule. States like Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo, and Osun will have separate elections from the general elections.
The political landscape is witnessing major shifts with defections affecting parties like the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Notably, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State confirmed his defection from PDP to APC, impacting the balance of power in the nation.
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