Sokoto PDP members defect to APC

Three members of the Peoples Democratic Party State Executive Committee and seven local government chairmen in Sokoto State switched to the All Progressives Congress, according to the Nigerian Tribune. The same move was reported by New Telegraph and Leadership, which cited a statement from the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto. Youth and women leaders also joined the APC.

What we know

• Three PDP State Exco members defected
• Seven LG chairmen defected
• Youth and women leaders joined APC
• Defection occurred in Sokoto State

Sources

1. Three PDP exco members, seven LG chairmen, ADC leaders defect to APC in Sokoto – Nigerian Tribune, 19 h ago
2. Mass Defection Hits Sokoto PDP As 3 State Excos, 7 LG Chairmen, Others Join APC – New Telegraph, 18 h ago
3. Mass Defection Hits Sokoto PDP As 7 LG Chairmen, State Excos Decamps To APC – Leadership, 3 h ago
4. Sokoto PDP loses six LG chairmen, state exco members to APC – Daily Post, 34 min ago

Updates

• 11 Nov, 12:18 WAT – Now also reported by Daily Post
• 11 Nov, 09:25 WAT – Story published - 3 outlets

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