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What triggered the eight cross-votes against PDP’s Speaker candidate?

Aug 22, 2026 5 mins read
What triggered the eight cross-votes against PDP’s Speaker candidate?

The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) suffered a surprise defeat in the National Assembly Speaker election after at least eight of its 31 members appeared to have voted for the Opposition candidate, raising questions about internal dissatisfaction, party consultation, and confidence in the leadership.

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