APC leaders have endorsed President Bola Tinubu to run for re-election in 2027. The party maintains established ward-to-national operational networks and has already begun internal strategic consultations ahead of primaries.

Channels TV, Vanguard

Massive Defections into APC

The APC has received major defections from opposition parties. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State defected from PDP in December 2025, while Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led a sweeping PDP-to-APC defection in Delta State. Kano Governor Abba Yusuf also left NNPP for APC.

Premium Times, Daily Post

Congresses & Convention Timetable Released

The APC has rolled out a comprehensive timetable for Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses leading up to its National Convention. The party expressed confidence in INEC's revised timetable, calling it fair to all parties.

APC Official Website, AllAfrica

Senate Dominance — 87 Seats

With ongoing defections, APC now commands 87 seats in the 109-member Senate, giving it an overwhelming supermajority.

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PDP

Peoples Democratic Party

Largest opposition — battling internal factional crisis

Deep Internal Crisis: Wike vs Makinde Camps

The PDP is split between camps loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The Wike camp was initially linked with supporting Tinubu's re-election, though PDP has since officially ruled out endorsing Tinubu.

Vanguard, The Guardian

Presidential Primaries Fixed for May 23, 2026

The PDP National Executive Committee has released its 2027 election timetable, fixing presidential primaries for May 23, 2026. The upcoming national convention will proceed as planned, citing strict INEC timelines.

Vanguard, PM News

Reconciliation Talks Underway

The Wike and Makinde camps have opened peace talks to steady the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Former presidential aspirants including Sule Lamido have called for unity, saying they would follow the lead of Wike, Makinde, and Bala Mohammed.

Vanguard, Information Nigeria

Senate Seats Shrink to 6

With multiple senators defecting to APC and ADC, PDP's Senate representation has fallen to just 6 seats from its previous tally.

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ADC

African Democratic Congress

Rising opposition force — now the leading opposition in the Senate

Now Leading Opposition in Senate with 9 Seats

Nine senators from PDP, Labour Party, and APGA defected to the ADC in a historic shift, making it the leading opposition party in the Senate. Prominent senators including Enyinnaya Abaribe, Victor Umeh, and Adamu Kingibe are now ADC members.

Daily Post, Information Nigeria

Peter Obi Joins ADC

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi officially defected to the ADC on December 31, 2025, citing concerns that INEC would not recognize LP leadership while he remained. He completed his ADC membership registration in Anambra in March 2026.

Punch, Legit.ng

Southeast Grassroots Mobilization Begins

The Southeast ADC has launched the South East Mobilization Network (SEMN) to prepare for party congresses scheduled for April 7, 2026, signalling a serious ground-level organizational push.

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Presidential Candidate: Kachikwu Dumebi

Kachikwu Dumebi is the ADC's presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The party is positioning itself as a credible alternative to both APC and PDP.

O3Schools

Labour Party

Post-Obi era — navigating leadership challenges

Peter Obi Exits for ADC

Peter Obi left the Labour Party for the ADC, saying he was informed that INEC would not recognize LP's leadership as long as he remained. The departure dealt a major blow to the party's 2027 prospects.

Punch, Legit.ng

Datti Baba-Ahmed Keeps Door Open

Former LP vice-presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has publicly offered to help Peter Obi get the LP ticket if his ADC move doesn't work out, saying he would work to mend broken relationships within the party.

Daily Post, Creebhills

Missing from Osun Guber Final List

INEC's final list of candidates for the Osun governorship election notably excluded both LP and PDP, suggesting ongoing internal and legal challenges affecting the party's ability to field candidates.

Daily Post

Senate Representation Wiped Out

The Labour Party currently has zero senators after defections to the ADC and other parties, marking a dramatic reversal from its 2023 gains.

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NNPP

New Nigeria Peoples Party

Kwankwasiyya movement — fighting internal splits

Faction Blocks Kwankwaso from Presidential Ticket

A faction of the NNPP led by National Secretary Ogini Olaposi formally barred Rabiu Kwankwaso from contesting the presidential ticket, citing alleged anti-party activities after the 2023 elections. Kwankwaso and top loyalists remain expelled by this faction.

Hallmark News, Nigerian Eye

Governor Abba Yusuf Defects to APC

In a major blow, Kano Governor Abba Yusuf left the NNPP for APC, citing persistent internal crisis, unresolved leadership disputes, and deep divisions. Kwankwaso described it as a day of "betrayal." However, Deputy Governor Samaila Gwarzo refused to follow.

Daily Post, ThisDay

Kwankwaso Talks with ADC & NDC

Kwankwaso has begun discussions with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) as political realignments ahead of 2027 take shape. A move to another party would not violate the Electoral Act, according to allies.

Legit.ng, Daily Post

NNPP Denies APC Behind Its Litigations

The NNPP stated that President Tinubu and the APC are not behind the party's ongoing litigations, but instead blamed the legal battles on Kwankwaso's "high-handedness and attempt to hijack the party."

Vanguard

OTH

Other Parties

SDP, APGA, YPP, Accord — minor parties and their 2027 candidates

2027 Presidential Candidates Emerging

Several smaller parties have declared presidential candidates: Adebayo Adewole Ebenezer (SDP), Ado-Ibrahim Abdumalik (YPP), and Peter Nnanna Umeadi (APGA).

O3Schools

House of Reps Defections Hit Multiple Parties

12 House of Representatives members switched parties in a single day, moving from PDP, LP, YPP, and NNPP to either APC or ADC, reflecting the broader political realignment sweeping across the legislature.

News Diary Online

Two Senators Defect to NNPP from APC/PDP

In a counter-trend, two sitting senators resigned from APC and PDP to join the NNPP, showing that political movement is not entirely one-directional.

National Assembly

Current Senate Breakdown

Senate seats as of March 2026: APC (87), ADC (9), PDP (6), APGA (1), NDC (1), NNPP (1), Accord (1). SDP and LP have zero representation.

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Last updated: March 28, 2026. Information sourced from verified news reports.